Protect your skin Cold, windy weather is no kinder to your skin than hot, sunny weather. Both have a drying effect. And winter sunshine has ultraviolet rays strong enough to burn, age the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Your face and hands generally suffer the most from exposure during winter months.
Many people wear gloves, then find their hands sweat as they warm up.
If you remove your gloves and expose wet hands, they may become chapped. Use a mask to protect your face from wind chill. A thin silk ski mask might be the most comfortable but again, check the marketplace. New lightweight fabrics are popping up everywhere. If you find that masks are irritating or they obstruct your vision, apply a sunscreen to your face, allow it to dry and then apply a thick application of a protective moisturizer, such as petroleum jelly or hand cream.