Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t sunburn.
Snow, in fact, is an excellent reflector/doublebroiler.
Ergo, slather on the sunblock, which reflects
the sun (as opposed to sunscreen, which absorbs UV
radiation though might not ward off harmful UVA rays,
and can contain ingredients e.g., benzophenone and
homosalate with spotty health records). The good
news: CLIMB ON! SPF 30 MINERAL SUNBLOCK ($18,
climbonproducts.com) has only one active ingredient
zinc oxide. Nontoxic and biodegradable, the lotion
also nourishes your skin with ingredients like grapeseed
oil, fair-trade shea butter, and aloe vera. It goes on with reassuring
thickness and offers solid, water-resistant protection for any-season
solar intensity.