French-Girls know their skincare. It’s ingrained in their culture. They are taught at an early age that consistency is key when it comes to beauty—which is why they develop a dedicated year round skincare routine in their teens.
They are not easily swayed by marketing gimmicks or celebrity brand ambassadors, preferring to shop for their products at the pharmacy, always opting for science-backed dermatologist approved formulas.
What’s not to love about their minimal effort, maximum results approach to beauty.
This season however French Girls are teaching us all about how to keep your skin looking chic on the slopes as opposed to the streets of Paris. And we’re taking notes.
Okay, we know what you’re thinking, achieving that je ne sais quoi glow while strolling through a vintage market on a spring day sounds doable, looking radiant after speeding down a mountain in sub zero conditions, come on.
Oh and we’re supposed to head straight for apres-ski drinks without looking weather beaten?
Hell yea! There is a reason French-Girl beauty is permanently trending on socials, because it is actually incredibly easy to replicate.
You don’t have to be jetsetting in St. Moritz or Courchevel to put these tips into practice. Trust us, not just so you can instantly glow, but also for long-term health of your skin.
Now not to get too serious, but listen carefully—the snow reflects up to 90% of the sun’s rays, effectively acting like a mirror. That means you get doubly-exposed when on the mountains (especially under the nose and chin).
UV radiation also increases by 10% for every 1000 meters in altitude, which actually makes sun damage on the slopes more dangerous than at the beach.
Here’s the TLDR; for skincare when skiing:
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Always wear sunscreen.
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Hydrate, moisturize, and condition.
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Soothe and protect.
Like a true French-Girl, you want an effortless way to achieve all of the above. Spooge’s Face Shots, is the multi-purpose skin saviour developed especially for high-altitudes.
It provides SPF 30, works with every skin type and contains plumping ceramides, calming edelweiss extract, and conditioning vitamin E.
Pop one of the mini-versions into your ski jacket, reapply every couple of hours and we promise you’ll be so thankful to see a soft and supple complexion staring back at you at the end of day.
Oh and quick sidenote, you will be even more grateful in 20 years when your diligent sunscreen applications have kept fine lines, wrinkles, and skin sagging to a minimum.