Apply moisturizer to damp skin immediately after washing

Moisturizer works best on damp skin, so apply it right after washing your face or showering post-ski.

The cold, dry air and wind strip your skin’s natural oils. By the time you’re back inside, your face is already parched. If you wait even ten minutes before moisturizing, you’re locking in less hydration.

Here’s the routine: wash off any sunscreen or grime (lukewarm water, gentle cleanser), pat your face dry until it’s still slightly damp — not dripping — then slap on a thick moisturizer. Think CeraVe Cream, Vanicream, or something with petrolatum. Don’t use a water-based gel; it’ll evaporate too fast. A balm or ointment is even better for extreme chapping.

Also worth doing: apply a thin