Advent Calendar: 24 surprises, 15 full size
No sales for Black Friday at Typology
Complimentary gift with every purchase over $100
Get your personalized diagnosis in under 4 minutes
Library
All Topics
Which face cream for skiing?

Which face cream for skiing?

In the mountains, the doses of ultraviolet rays on the face increase due to altitude. Additionally, the cold dries out the skin. Therefore, it is essential to take care of it to protect it from external aggressions such as the sun, wind, or even temperature changes. The question that arises is: which face cream should be used for skiing? Here are some tips to help you.

Summary
Published May 26, 2021, updated on August 2, 2024, by Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences — 5 min read
Face Cream

What skincare is needed to protect your skin while skiing?

To protect your skin while skiing, it's important to choose a cream that's suitable for your phototype. The phototype is a classification system for individuals based on their skin's reaction to UV exposure, taking into account the complexion (color) of the skin in conjunction with the color of the eyes and hair. This allows for an assessment of one's tanning ability for each skin type. To date, there are 6 identified phototypes:

  • Phototype I: Very fair skin with freckles that never tans in the sun but with a systematic risk of sunburn.

  • Phototype II : Light skin that reddens in the sun but sometimes acquires a slight tan and frequently experiences sunburn.

  • Phototype III : Fair to medium skin that sometimes reddens and tans gradually (light tan).

  • Phototype IV: Skin with a matte complexion that tans well (deep tan) with occasional sunburns during intense exposure.

  • Phototype V: Brown/mixed-race skin that tans easily (very dark tan) with rare sunburns.

  • Phototype VI: Dark skin that tans in the sun and very rarely experiences sunburn.

To take care of your skin during the winter period, you also need to know your skin type (dry, oily, combination, or other). It is then appropriate to choose suitable skincare products.

In winter, opt for a moisturizing treatment, because well-hydrated skin is better able to withstand temperature fluctuations. The goal is to recreate a lipid layer and prevent the cold from attacking the epidermis and causing redness. Our moisturizing face cream is suitable for these conditions, and is appropriate for sensitive, dry, combination, and normal skin types. However, if you have oily skin, avoid using it.

  1. In the morning, apply a small amount to your clean, dry face, following your usual serum.

  2. Then massage in circular motions to allow the treatment time to fully penetrate the skin.

Also, perform gentle and infrequent exfoliations. If you have oily skin, scheduling an exfoliation once a week is sufficient. However, if you have normal or dry skin, do it every 15 days. Our radiance facial scrub with rosehip oil contains organic rosehip oil and an organic carrot macerate. In addition to promoting cell renewal, this treatment unclogs pores. It smooths the skin and brings radiance to the complexion.

What are the practices to adopt?

Reflecting off the brilliant white of the snow, the sun is particularly harsh in the mountains, during winter sports. In this case, it is appropriate to choose a suitable sun protection. Moreover, UV rays are not only harmful in the tropics, they are also damaging in the mountains. Therefore, it is necessary to protect the skin from their assaults. To do this, we offer our face sunscreen cream SPF30 with a light texture, without white traces, with a non-shiny and non-sticky finish. It helps to prevent photoaging of the skin, while deeply moisturizing the skin.

Here are some tips to protect your skin while skiing:

  • Regularly apply a sun care product to exposed areas, especially the ears and the back of the neck;

  • Apply a moisturizing treatment to your skin after your shower.

Tips for taking care of your skin after a day of skiing.

After a day of skiing, it's also important to take care of your skin. Opt for a gentle makeup removing oil to eliminate the impurities that have accumulated throughout the day. Our 7-ingredient makeup removing oil is suitable for sensitive skin. It should be applied to a cotton pad with circular motions and used to cleanse your face until all makeup is completely removed. You can also pour a small amount of the makeup removing oil into your hands, then massage your face. Simply rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Diagnostic

Understand your skin
and its complex needs.

Read more