Why is it important to wear sunscreen when you go skiing?
We’ve all come back from ski vacations with really unsightly tan marks… but if you’re heading back to the mountains, this is the time to protect your skin from UV rays. Indeed, in the mountains, Solar radiation is more important than anywhere else. It’s quite simple, the higher you go, the less the atmosphere filters the sun’s rays. For every 1 kilometer, UV radiation increases by 10%. Which gives you some idea why wearing good SPF care is absolutely essential.
But height is not the only criterion to consider. Even on cloudy days, The reflectance of the sun is 85%, compared to 20% in the ocean. Thus, the effect of UV rays increases and if you are not well protected… you run the risk of burning! In addition to a bad sunburn, not protecting yourself in such situations can do that Accelerate skin aging, or may even increase your chances of catching a skin disease. On holiday in the sun or on skis, so we remember to protect ourselves well from UV rays!
What products should you bring in your suitcase?
To make sure not to take any risk, we strongly advise you to invest in it SPF50+ sunscreen. For example, it Maria Galland Protects against UV rays, but also against photoaging. Skin is protected and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. One more reason not to forget it!
Before skiing, apply this to all exposed areas. Not forgetting the neck or ears, if the latter are not protected by clothing. to be sure Renew the application every 2 hours, we advise you to keep a stick of sunscreen in your wetsuit pocket. With a portable and practical format, you are sure that you are always well protected!
Finally, you should not forget to apply a lip balm with a good SPF on your lips. Avène contains one of a SPF50+ and 2-in-1 formula. Apart from protecting your mouth from the harmful effects of the sun, it hydrates it sustainably. Good thing when you know that the lips are the first to be exposed to the winter cold.
