If you're an outdoor adventure seeker, you know how important it is to take care of your skin. Sunburn, windburn, and dryness can quickly turn a great day outside into an uncomfortable one. But did you know that the products you use to protect your skin can also impact the environment? That's why it's important to choose natural skincare options that take care of both your skin and the planet. Skincare products with natural ingredients.
Natural skincare is packed full of nutrient rich ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut oil. These ingredients are not only great for nourishing and hydrating and protecting skin, but they are also biodegradable and won't harm the environment when you wash them off.
Another important factor to consider when choosing skincare products for outdoor activities is their level of sun protection. Look for products that contain natural mineral-based sunscreens like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These ingredients provide effective UVA and UVB protection without harming marine life or damaging coral reefs.
Don't be fooled into thinking that natural skincare products aren't as effective as their traditional counterparts. Many natural ingredients, such as tea tree oil and aloe vera, have been proven to be just as effective, if not more so, than their synthetic counterparts.
Finally, consider the packaging of your skincare products. Look for companies that use eco-friendly packaging options like glass, aluminum, or biodegradable materials. This will help reduce your environmental impact and keep our planet healthy for future generations of outdoor adventure seekers to enjoy.
Natural skincare products are a great choice for outdoor adventure seekers who want to take care of their skin and the environment. They are gentle, nutrient-rich, effective, and offer long-term benefits. Look for products containing natural ingredients, mineral-based sunscreens, and eco-friendly packaging options to keep your skin healthy and protect the environment.
Here at homemadeADVENTURES, we stock some of the top natural skincare products that have been tried and tested out in the outdoors. Natural skincare for outdoor adventure seekers. Taking care of your skin and the environment.
Discover our top skincare tips for swimmers!
]]>We've compiled some top skincare tips on how you can achieve and maintain healthy skin before and after open water swimming whilst helping to avoid skin problems.
Outdoor swimming has exploded over the last few years. We're lucky enough to be based near the beach and have witnessed this first-hand for ourselves, with many adventurous folk maintaining a daily dip all throughout the winter months.
According to a recent trends report by Outdoor Swimmer, more women have taken up open water swimming than men, with motivations that span physical and mental health and general well-being.What we absolutely love about the findings in this report is that it doesn't just mean more people getting active more frequently in the outdoors, but the report also states that becoming a swimmer pushes people to care more about the environment.
We've worked as a race director and event manager across many open water swimming events, including triathlons for the last 15 years as well as being outdoor swimming enthusiasts, and it's through our experience and conversations with other open water swimmers of various abilities that we've developed our top skincare tips.
The three most common types of skin damage that can occur while swimming in the open water are;
Dry, itchy skin
Dry skin is very common amongst swimmers. Long-term immersion in either freshwater or saltwater has a drying impact and can weaken the skin's structure. According to scientific evidence, this is caused by the stripping of the natural protective skin sebum resulting in a loss of moisture.
Sebum contributes 90% of the lipids - fat molecules on the skins surface, it is these lipids that help to lock in moisture and protect the skin from UV rays and other damaging effects.
The production of sebum, which contains many anti-inflammatory properties, is essential for the following;
Sun Damage
With open water swimming comes more susceptibility to the outdoor elements and, in particular, the sun's harmful UV rays. But does swimming in open water increase your chance of getting sunburnt? Well, yes, but perhaps not for the reason we believe.
You may think that being in water increases your chances of getting sunburned because of reflection, but according to World Health Organisation research, water only reflects 10% of UV rays, the same as grass and soil. The chances are that it is down to other impact factors such as the following:
Chafing
There are many causes to chafing whilst swimming which has been well documented amongst a number of articles including this one in Swimming World Magazine.
Chafing is caused by a number of factors including stroke technique, sighting,types of swimming attire, concentration of salt in the water, water temperature, facial hair, length of time spent in the water, and body type.
So now we know some of the most harmful impacts to the skin whilst swimming outdoors. How can you achieve and maintain healthy skin before and after swimming to minimize these impacts?
Pre-Swim
We've listed below some of the best skin products products (tried & tested) that we stock and love to use when heading out for a swim.
-Balmy Fox On the Water SPF 25 Lip Balm *
-Balmy Fox on the Water SPF25 Water Resistant Sun Protection*
-Balmy Fox on the Water Anti-Chaffe Cream *
*All products recommended are marine-friendly and swim gear friendly!
Post Swimming
So there you have it, some of our top tips for maintaining healthy skin for Open Water Swimmers, let us know in the comments section what your top tips are for maintaining healthy skin pre and post your outdoor swimming adventures!
Helpful Product Notes
All the products we sell and stock here at homemadeADVENTURES are totally natural meaning there are no harmful ingredients which can disrupt body systems, specifically the endocrine system:endocrine system. (the skin). This ultimately means they don't strip away the skin's natural protective barrier and ultimately moisture.
To help make it easier to search for products according to your skin care needs when participating in outdoor adventures, we have categorized our products into outdoor activities, and we have a collection specifically for swimming.
If you're looking for a swimmers gift then we have some eco-friendly gift boxes filled with some of our favourite natural skincare products. Perfect for a swimmers pre and post skincare routine. You can find them on our website HERE
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