Most of us are now “sun aware” when it comes to our summer holidays. But at Saltee, we are still surprised by the lack of understanding of the need for smart skincare solutions when heading to the mountains.
Although it may be colder up in the mountains, the sun is stronger than it is at sea level meaning SPF is a slope-side skincare essential for winter holidays.
Due to sunlight reflecting on the white of the snow, not only do skiers get a double serving
of UV exposure but their skin is more susceptible to elements such as wind, cold & low humidity. How many of us have suffered from dry, red, burnt and damaged skin at the end of a fabulous day bombing around in the Three Valleys?
Our most recent survey found that 27% of avid skincare consumers don’t wear SPF at all, even when skiing.
Did you also know that up to 90% of UV rays penetrate the clouds, even when you can’t see the sun on a ski day? So, even when we think our skin is protected because the sun isn’t shining, it really isn’t.
Our Saltee Ski Duo provides ultra-high UVA & UVB protection via two 30ml lightweight
formulas.
When so many skiers still don’t realise that UV intensity is nearly 20% greater on an Alpine slope than at sea level, educating us all to reapply SPF every two hours is a Saltee skincare mission.
That’s why we designed our Ski Duo – a high SPF protection combo that slips into your ski jacket making reapplication during the day easy.
Our meticulous science-led formations of Saltee Ski SPF products absorb into the skin in seconds with no white cast.
The Saltee Ski Duo features only natural ingredients - paired to act as stabilisers to prevent them from breaking down in the sun to ensure UV filters remain effective in providing optimum sun protection, as well as being non-toxic to the natural world and our skin.
Hailed as none other than Oprah’s ‘go to’ SPF brand, all Saltee products are oxybenzone free, formulated without parabens as well as vegan. And brought to the mountains in recyclable packaging.
Key ingredients include MelinOil which stimulates the skin’s natural sun defences and prevents photo-ageing whilst coconut oil hydrates and Nordic pine bark helps reduce and prevent hyper-pigmentation giving you an even, fresh-faced sheen.
Venuceane (naturally sourced from the ocean) counters photodamage and is anti-ageing. UV and IR radiation protection. This combination helps to combat the sun’s harmful rays & birch water is packed full of healthy amino acids to hydrate and protect the skin.
So our takeaway for skincare in the mountains is simple - combine the right understanding of suncare needs with access to the best SPF in the world. The Saltee way.
