Advice 4Men on The Piste

Yes fellas, you did read that right. This is skincare advice for the slopes, not the slops! As this has accidentally become Men Week on beaut.ie, it's extremely appropriate that 4men.ie happen to have supplied us with some essential information for winter holidays.

More and more people take a skiing or snowboarding break these days, and while you might not think it, there are actually specific things you do need to watch out for skin-wise. You can get burnt on the slopes, the cold can lead to chapping and sore skin, and all that squinting into a low winter sun isn't going to do those old crows feet any good at all at all.

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Sunburnt skin
Skiers need to be extra cautious, as sunburn is faster to develop, the higher the altitude. Ward off skin cancer and premature ageing by applying sun cream even on cloudy days.

Jack Black Double Duty Moisturiser SPF 20 is a moisturiser and sun cream in one. Absorbs fast with no greasy feeling. Natural blue algae extract, sea parsley and essential herb oils moisturise while mint cools and soothes. €35 from 4Men.ie including FREE delivery.

Chapped Lips
Lips are devoid of oil-producing glands and can easily chap and crack during the cold winter months. Applying a lip balm will soothe dry, chapped lips and help lock in moisture.

Menaji Lip Balm SPF19 will protect & heal your lips; This lip treatment is great for outdoor activities as it’s enriched with Vitamin E, Peppermint and Macadamia Oils, and built-in sun protection. €11 from 4Men.ie including FREE delivery

Tired Eyes
There are a wide assortment of treatments to help you relieve puffiness and reduce the appearance of lines and dark circles around the sensitive eye. Pack your bags every morning!

Baxter of California Under Eye Complex was voted Best Eye Cream by Men’s Health magazine. Specially formulated for men it firms the sensitive skin around the eyes. Minimises puffiness and dark circles as it smoothes and tones this delicate skin and also prevents sun damage. €30 from 4Men.ie including FREE delivery

Muscle Recovery
Skiing involves using muscles you never knew you had, usually until the day after! Reach peak performance on and off piste by accelerating your muscles recovery and also help to prevent injury and reduce soreness.

VitaMan Desert Muscle Rub is the ultimate sports partner. Use before skiing to help warm muscles and afterwards to prevent muscle strains and tears. Relieves muscular aches and pains as well as sore joints and ligaments. €17.50 from 4Men.ie including FREE delivery