skin is an essential barriar between you and all the germs, pollution etc. Unless I drink 8-10 glasses of water a day my aging dry skin begins to flake inspite of daily lavish applications of Nivea body care lotion.

I also used a 70 + sun screen religiously, but apply it about 1/2 hour before the ride so it will have time to soak in, then I recoat lightly just before I go out.

One other major difference I have found is using an natural organic shower wash with shea butter, sunflower oil, rosemary, thyme,calendula and various other essential oils helps keep me clean on a daily basis without drying the skin plus it saves me having to buy shampoo. Plus I love the smell of the tri body wash.

It is produced by a tri athelete using all natural and organic ingredients. Check out the website at www.skinecareforatheletes.com

just my $.02 worth.