windburn

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Windburn is a common term for sunburn that has been accelerated by the effects of wind removing the UV-filtering thin layer of perspiration from the skin.^[1] Although colloquially named '"wind"burn, scientists discovered that the condition is, in fact, the result of sun exposure^[1], and not simply the result of exposure to wind.

Prevention

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The prevention of windburn and sunburn goes hand in hand, since windburn is simply sunburn intensified by the wind. Covering the skin, using sunscreen, and moisturizing are important prevention methods.

• Sunscreen: For prevention of sunburns, one should not forget the sunscreen in the winter. The moisturizer in the sunscreen can help prevent windburn. Moreover, most people do not think they are receiving ultraviolet light when it is cold or snowing outside but sunscreen is necessary as an environmental protection against UV-UVB light during all prolonged sun exposure. See the article on sunscreen for more detailed information.
• Lips: Also, the lips should be moisturized with a sun block lip protector^{[citation needed]}.
• Covering: A skier faces low humidity, direct wind, and cold temperatures. Ideally, one should wear fleece-based protection for the entire face to both comfort the skin and protect it from wind.
• Goggles: Goggles are also very important.

Treatment

Aloe vera -based moisturizer may sooth the symptoms of windburn. Avoid scratching or rubbing the affected area too much.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,848654,00.html

External links

• Treating windburn