Wind-burn prevention

[Kalidurga]

Do any of you ladies have a recommendation of a cream or lotion that will help prevent wind-burn?

I was out hiking the other weekend on a very blustery day and ended up with very chapped cheeks (facial ones). That reminded me that I'd also had the same problem last year when out cycling. Even on rides during which I was 90% in the shade and wearing at least an SPF15, I'd come home looking as if I were sun-burned, but it was more a chapped effect than a burn. My conclusion was that it was wind-burn.

My regular moisturizer and sunscreen didn't seem to help. Any ideas or tips out there to prevent this without clogging my pores?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My alpine skiing friend recommended a certain type of greasy stuff to apply a thin layer of just before you go out in the cold wind. It makes sense that grease would work better than lotions or creams (which tend to be water based). Perhaps a lanolin (sheep's natural skin oil) based ointment would work well too?

[pll]

I use "Dermatone" -- you can find it in small tins that fit nicely in a bike pack or pocket (in Amazon, outdoor gear shops and some bike shops). It is not perfect (perhaps one should lather it up more generously than I do), but works better than any other lotion I have tried.

[DarcyInOregon]

I use Vichy, which is very effective at keeping the skin hydrated. I put it on before I go cycling and immediately upon my return. I am out on my bike almost every day, and most days I am cycling against some serious head and side winds. Of course, I put it on in the morning and at night also.

http://www.vichyusa.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx

Darcy

[7rider]

The only thing I can think of would be the great green wonder can: Bag Balm. Not sure if it would cause your face to break out, however. A little can go a long way so is should be used sparingly. It my be worth a shot.

[kjay]

Dermatone is great. It's nice and greasy so it provides an effective layer that prevents both wind and sun burn. It's convenient to carry (a small tin), and it really helped me when I recently spent a week in the Egyptian desert (both wind and sun). Anything that's too much of a liquid is absorbed fairly quickly, whereas the thicker the product, the longer it stays on my face. My 3 cents.

[Running Mommy]

would aquaphor work? You would need to wash it off once you got in tho. But it would make a nice shield. While I swear by bag balm for the nether regions, I couldn't imagine putting it on my face. It has an odd odor. Actually reminds me of growing up on our family dairy farm- where we actually used it as it was intended! :p

[Velobambina]

I use Aquaphor all the time for my lips and the skin between them and my nose. Unfortunately, a course of Accutane in my 30s left me with perpetually dry lips. Amazingly, it doesn't break me out.

[Kalidurga]

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! I was assuming that something with a lanolin base, as Lisa S.H. suggested, would be more effective than a regular moisturizer, but I certainly don't want to end up breaking out from whatever I use. The Dermatone sounds interesting, especially since there are versions that are combined with sunscreen. And, I have a little sample tube of Aquaphor that I keep by my kitchen sink. I'll have to try both of those. I dunno about the Bag Balm, though ;)

Any other recommendations out there still?

[SouthernBelle]

When I ride I use a sunscreen from DHC. They have stores on the West Coast, but I have to mailorder. It's 25 and I have worn it in some pretty good winds (like yesterday) and realized it has protected me from windburns when you mentioned it.

[Bikingmomof3]

I use Kiehls All-Sport "Non-Freeze" Face Protector SPF 30, year round.
http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/catalog/product.aspx?CatCode=AXE_Sun&TopCat=F1_Addl_SunProtect&prdcode=240

[Kalidurga]

I like the sound of that Kiehl's item. I used to work in a cosmetic department that sold Kiehl's and they've got some great products.

[Bikingmomof3]

I like the sound of that Kiehl's item. I used to work in a cosmetic department that sold Kiehl's and they've got some great products.

I think it is a wonderful product. :)

[HillSlugger]

It seems rather expensive. How long does a container last?

[Bikingmomof3]

It seems rather expensive. How long does a container last?

A little goes a long way, at least for me. I buy one every 6 months or so.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well I got a reply back from my girlfriend who is a downhill ski instructor- the stuff she uses to prevent windburn on her face is Dermatone in the little blue tin. Here's a link:
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=5275&sku=15017&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Brand%3A%20Dermatone

[velocilex]

I use a little bit of olive oil. Works like a charm.

[aicabsolut]

Sometimes I'll wipe some of the excess of my Neutrogena hand cream on my cheeks before a windy ride. I don't fret about it too much, though. Just moisturize well afterwards. My lips, on the other hand, have to have a thick coating of balm at all times outside.