wind burn

[badger]

It's been a few degrees above freezing here for a while, and I'm noticing that my face (chin up) is getting darker than the rest of my body. I can wear a neck gaiter but it rains 90% of the time so I can't wear something like that or I'd be drenched.

Anything to avoid/minimize the wind burn?

[OakLeaf]

If it's dark, rather than red, it's suntan. Yes you can get that on cloudy days in northern climates.

Sun exposure is good for you unless you have a specific condition ... if there's a reason you really need to avoid the sun, use the same measures you would in summer.

[badger]

I'm not sure if it's a true tan, as I don't think I'm out there long enough to warrant a tan. And it's fairly dark in the morning, and definitely dark in my evening commutes.

Maybe I'll just wear my ski goggles and neck gaiter

[Cataboo]

I h ave a serius neck gaiter (i think that's the brand, but i may have mispelled it) which is basically a softshell like material, almost neoprene.

It repels water.

Something like that might be better for the rainy climate

[badger]

I h ave a serius neck gaiter (i think that's the brand, but i may have mispelled it) which is basically a softshell like material, almost neoprene.

It repels water.

Something like that might be better for the rainy climate

neoprene?! that's probably what I need! I suppose I can just wear one of those formed masks that make me look like an axe murderer, too!

[Tri Girl]

why not? I wear one that makes me look like a bank robber.

[Cataboo]

neoprene?! that's probably what I need! I suppose I can just wear one of those formed masks that make me look like an axe murderer, too!

Try one of these:

http://www.rei.com/product/725712

http://www.rei.com/product/725711


Yes, you might look like an axe murderer - but you won't be windburn.

Trade offs.