 Poster: A snowHead
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.. but I have sensitive skin which effectively leaves me looking like a beetroot at the end of a days skiing. I have many apres photos to prove it!
I have tried a variety of mask type things which I have found to be largely annoying and ineffective resulting in a clammy face which then gets colder still.
This year I'm going for a whole season and envisage my face looking like my 90 year old nans by April if I can't find better a solution.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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you could try kids 50+ sunscreen to start with and as you get used to the weather and sun reduce the factor
also, it maybe worth it if you are doing a whole season to have a chat with a dermatologist to see what they suggest
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Dress up properly, like the young generation, yo!
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if you go down Horizons route try looking for Airhole Masks they are pretty funky
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I'm very tempted to correct that for you.
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 @ Bode Swiller,
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+1 on the tall T and bandana suggestion,
The power of steeze will offer further protection.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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thefatcontroller, get with it granddad, ffs, lol, gyac, it's what all the park rats are wearing.
Plenty more where that came from - http://www.ninthward.com/
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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thefatcontroller, word.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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thefatcontroller, they borrowed it from old fatties like you in order to have more beer money.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I assumed it was an advert for 'South Park the reality show'
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Did you also notice the slightly short pole on the left hand side? Laughing
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Wow that is a short pole, WHY? 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Factor 40 does the trick for me. I don't wear anything on my face and mostly don't wear anything on my head either. Carry it with you and re-apply at dinner time.
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If its just blocking the effects of the sun, piz buin 1 day long has worked for me. Slap it on before breakfast so it has time to be absorbed by your skin before you sweat.
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So, these dorks go into shops and buy poles 30% too short and pants 100% too long. That one second from left has his crotch 12" off the floor, or have his pants actually fallen down? Either way, any kind of stunt is going to be difficult.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Helmet and goggles is a start as this covers a lot. On top of this I use Factor ginga and re-apply at lunchtime.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I knew the pic above would generate some comments. grottieottie, sorry for derailing your thread, but at least it's getting a lot of views.
I can't resist posting this superb pic of a tall tee-wearing park rat. I've never been able to look at it without laughing.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks for the replys, I'm now thinking a tall tee might be what I need to distract people from my beetroot face, that last pic looks like E.T goes skiing. Have tried factor 50 and reapplying it seems to be the wind thats the main factor esp on the lifts.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I find on windy days that chap the face raw a buff (or buff clone) is the way forwards. A helmet may also afford some protection from the sun and wind esp. if it goes over the ears, Goggles, helmet and buff = face pretty much protected IMV. Kids factor 50+ is also a good suggestion and don't forget 50+ lip balm.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Try Dermalogica Climate Control and Barrier Repair creams, very good indeed. Or Avene Anti Redness Cream for Cold Weather Protection, not tried it but have used other Avene products which have been great.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Helmet, goggles, neck gaiter and Factor 70+ sunscreen, reapplied at lunch time when I remember. It's very unusual that I get any sort of goggle tan, and I'm on the hill 100+ days a season. 
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| grottieottie wrote: |
| Thanks for the replys, I'm now thinking a tall tee might be what I need to distract people from my beetroot face, that last pic looks like E.T goes skiing. Have tried factor 50 and reapplying it seems to be the wind thats the main factor esp on the lifts. |
Sounds like you may have a skin or bloodvessel problem. Go see a doc.
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You can get the Buffs in a version that has a very high UV protection level. I wear them for mountain biking. They are easy to wear around your neck and pull up over your face.
Plus when putting block on do it in stages. 50 spf cream before breakfast, then another layer, then the stick block on top.
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Ain't easy, being steezy.
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It might sound a bit odd, but if you could get a helmet or woolly hat/balaclava with a peak (such things are made) it might be quite helpful in keeping a lot of the sun off of your face.
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FAQ
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