Why an After Sun Moisturizer in Winter Sunlight?

Après Sun & Snow

UVB rays, the main cause of sunburn, are the strongest in the summer. However, UVB rays can burn and damage your skin year-round, especially at high altitudes and on reflective surfaces such as snow or ice. Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light! We say always use your SUNSCREEN… but

"After being outdoors with exposure to the sun, even without a sunburn, the skin barrier can have a disruption as well as inflammation from the heat, UV radiation, infrared and visible light," says Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist. Because of this, it's important to choose an after-sun lotion that helps restore and repair the skin barrier, and also replenishes the lost moisture, adds Dr. Kanchanapoomi.

Keep an eye out for skin-care picks with moisturizing and hydrating ingredients such as ceramides, lipids, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin that will help to repair the skin barrier, advises Dr. Kanchanapoomi. You may also want to consider products featuring antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E since these can help neutralize free radicals, which can cause skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines and wrinkles. And don't forget tried-and-true after-sun ingredient aloe, which is "incredibly calming, soothes and cools the skin," notes Dr. Kanchanapoomi.

So when it comes time for a little après action after a day on the slopes, or just a little winter walk… nows the time to stock up on our Regenerating After Sun Moisturizer with Agave Extract, Ginger Mint, Ceramide Complex, Aloe Vera, and 400mg of CBD! It soothes upon contact.