Be safe, Be smiley, Be ski savvy and protect your head!

Apart from enjoying yourself, one of the most important things that should be top of your priority when arriving at your destination for your holiday on the slopes is how you have prepared to protect yourself from the elements that the mountain will throw at you! One of the main perpetrators is the sun as the cold environment does a splendid job of masking how harmful those UV rays are, and at altitude they are 8 times stronger which causes considerably more damage. It is easy to be mislead so whether your out and about feeling liberated on the piste, outside enjoying the terrace views in the resort restaurant or stood on the slopes cheering on the slalom competitors, make sure you are clued up and being savvy when it comes to protecting your health and well fare.
Ski beanie boffin
Be clever with your choice of head wear! Make sure you try and keep your scalp covered as much as possible as soon as you get to the resort and make contact with that powdery snow. A good quality beanie hat that also covers your ears is always a good option as although you may not realise it, but your scalp absorbs those rays as much as other parts of your body and long term damage can be caused. I know they look fashionable ladies, but try and save the cable knit head bands for your après ski outfit unless you apply a strong sun cream to your hair line and visible parts of your scalp!
Neck warmer wizard
Conjure up the perfect remedy for suffering sunburn to the face by ensuring you step out in a ski neck warmer! Made out of light breathable fabric, these are a perfect accessory on the slopes to ensure your face is well protected from the sun and wind chill as you ski. They are highly convenient when that sun feels a little too hot on the nose too, and presuming you have already applied plenty of sunscreen, they offer extra added protection as your nose is most susceptible to burning. Just pull up the fabric to your eye line and you have a quick fix to making sure you don’t look like Rudolph for your après ski party!
Peepers prefect
Be top of the class in the subject of taking care of your eyes as it goes without saying how important it is that they stay fit and healthy for the duration of your life! When skiing or snowboarding ensure you have invested in a high quality pair of goggles that provide you with 100% protection against the harmful UV rays. When you reach the end of your run and you remove your goggles, it is imperative that you also have a quality pair of sunglasses to hand that does the same job. The glare of the snow and the heat of the sun can cause major damage to the eyes and growths can occur which will impair your vision. This is more common when skiing due to the altitude.
Hopefully you will have already previously considered these aspects when it comes to keeping safe on the slopes, but even the savviest of people need reminding from time to time. So whatever you do, have a great time on your trip and come back in great health with a big smile on your face!