Your skin does it all – it’s waterproof yet breathable, affected by the sun and wind, and acts as your barrier against bacteria, viruses and more! As adventurers and outdoorsy folks, we tend to spend a lot of time exposed to the elements. This mini guide “On the Go: Skin Care for Adventurers” is here to help everyone enjoy both their outdoor pursuits and healthy, nourished skin.
Step 1 – Keep It Clean
Like your outdoor gear, your skin works better when it’s clean. Will and I both use Artistry Hydra-V Fresh Foaming Cleanser to get the sweat and grit from the day off. I have been using Artistry for over 20 years, using both the Foaming Cleanser and the Toner to avoid black heads, tone my skin and I always take these along with me in tiny 20ml bottles, even in the backcountry.
We recommend washing your face 1-2 times daily, like brushing your teeth. I prefer a morning wash and a before bed wash, while Will prefers just a before bed wash. Whatever you decide, do it daily, and use a high quality product.
Step 2 – Nourish It
Moisturizing your skin might be the most essential part of your skin care routine. Everything dries out your skin! The wind, the sun and the cold. Plus there’s UV damage, micro wounds, and wrinkles to content with. As critical step two of Skin Care for Adventurers, ensure you moisturize at least once daily, ideally before bed.
Designed for outdoor skin, Colorado Aromatics Springtide Gold Face Cream delivers a nourishing punch to sun or wind exposed skin. Will and I have been using this lotion daily for a month and we are both seeing and feeling its nourishing effects.
Will has dry, sensitive skin and finds that the Colorado Aromatics Springtide Gold Face Cream is the first one that delivers on it’s claims for hydrating the skin without being greasy or causing further irritation. He uses it both morning and evening, finding relief from his red, dry and sometimes itchy skin. I have combination skin and prefer to only use a very light moisturizer during the day. I started using this lotion before bed and after just a few days was noticing my skin was softer than usual.
We both have sensitive skin and never buy over the counter creams, wary of the harsh chemicals and overpowering scents. Colorado Aromatics uses all natural ingredients and has a good balance of nourishing and hydrating without too much weight or scent.
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Sun Damage Repaired?
The Springtide Gold Face Cream also boasts anti-inflammatory properties. Being spring, it was inevitable that I would get my first sun burn of the season. 24 hours after the burn, I applied the Springtide Gold Cream to my upper back and shoulders. I kept applying each day for about 4 days and my back never peeled – that’s a first! This lotion is deeply nourishing and helps to repair sun damaged skin.
Step 3 – Protect your Skin
Avoid sun damage by wearing protective clothing or sun screen. Being fair skinned, I burn very easily. My favourite sun screen is Neutrogena Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ because it’s easy to apply, not greasy and keeps me from turning red!
We recommend using sunscreen daily, as part of your morning routine. Wash, tone, moisturize and then apply sunscreen to your face. Even on a cloudy day! Add more sunscreen as needed throughout the day and liberally to all areas of your skin that are exposed. I love a good hat to also help reduce my sun exposure.
Final Thoughts
Will and I are diligent at caring for our skin, especially our faces. I wear no make up and prefer to invest that money into nourishing, healing creams so I can flaunt my skins natural glow.
We have just added Colorado Aromatics Springtide Gold Face Cream to our routine and after a month of steady use, we are very pleased with our results. I have noticed my skin tone is more even, I had no breakouts all month, and the fine lines around my eyes are even finer. Win! Will’s skin has also evened out and he had no red skin flare ups or dry patches for the last 2-3 weeks. His skin is the happiest it’s been in a long time! We would both recommend you add this lotion to your daily self care routine at home but especially in when you’re the field or on the trail!
Products We Use
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~ Artistry Hydra-V Fresh Foaming Cleanser
~ Colorado Aromatics Springtide Gold Face Cream
~ Neutrogena Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+