Heading to the slopes? When winter UV can beat summer

Winter sun feels weak, so sunscreen is easy to skip. On ski slopes and snowy mountains, though, it's a different story.

Why snow calls for extra care

• Snow is known to reflect UV strongly, so you get light from above plus light bouncing up from below
• The general explanation is that UV gets stronger as altitude rises
• Cold wind means you don't feel the heat, so many people don't notice they're burning

Easy-to-miss spots

• Under the chin, around the nostrils, the ears: anywhere reflected light hits
• Around goggle lines and on the lips

Practical kit

• Water-resistant sunscreen that holds up to sweat and wind
• A sunscreen stick for top-ups between lifts
• UV-blocking goggles or sunglasses and a neck warmer
• A lip balm with SPF

Also

• Cold and wind can weaken the skin barrier, so pack moisturizer too

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