When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, your skin can be impacted in a few different ways.
3 Skin Dangers in the Snow
Frostbite
When the temperature dips below freezing, it’s critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the skin – and sometimes the tissue beneath the skin – freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Depending on how long and how frozen the tissue, frostbite can result in severe, sometimes permanent, damage. [1]
Cold Temperature
In cold conditions skin reacts by narrowing the blood vessels to protect the body from losing too much heat. Sustained cold temperatures reduce sebaceous gland secretion and cause skin to dry out. Low humidity, as found in airplane cabins and even caused by central heating, can cause skin to become dehydrated and lead to increased sensitivity. [3]
Reflection
A good thick snow cover will reflect up to 80 percent of the sunlight that's hitting it.
Bare ground or grasslands might only reflect 10 or 20 percent of the sunlight falling on it. [2]
How can you protect yourself from harmful effects of the snow?
Harken Derm’s two step solution
PROTECT
Harken Derm SPF 50 All Mineral Sunscreen protects against all forms of solar radiation and is a full spectrum formula. It is a complete shield to give you peace of mind, while enjoying all your outdoor activities! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are the #1 and #2 rated filters worldwide, and are the only two filters considered GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) by the FDA. Furthermore, the active botanical complex helps to prevent free radical damage and hydrate the skin. Harken Derm Sunscreen is one of the few sunscreens on the market that checks every box for maximum quality and coverage.
Max SPF
80 min water resistant
All Mineral Filters
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REPAIR
Studies prove the oxidative damage continues for hours after you leave the sun. Harken Derm Daily After Sun Skin Repair Lotion was formulated with you in mind.
This lightweight, clinically proven antioxidant complex is necessary to stop the damage and restore your skin’s health after a day in the sun.
Each antioxidant was selected to deliver maximum results to repair, replenish, and rejuvenate your skin. Botanically infused, to ensure the antioxidant start working the moment they hit your skin!