Aside from hot toddies and getting to wear your investment topcoat more often, skiing might just be the best part of winter. Careening down a mountain over and over again at high speeds, only to be greeted with a sea of après spots to choose from at the end of the day; what’s not to love? The trouble is that between the humid, sweaty environment inside your gear and the frigid, blustery climate outside, your body is in constant limbo when you’re on the slopes. Understandably, that can take its toll. So, should your three-day-weekend plans include a visit to Aspen, Vail, or your local lifts, here are a handful of tricks to help you look your best after a day in the back bowls.

Protect your face from...well, everything.We’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s start the good: Because most of your skin’s covered when you’re on the slopes, you don’t have much surface area to worry about. The bad, however, is that your face will be exposed, and it’s going to end up dry, red, and in pain by the end of the day without proper attention. So, besides covering up as much as you can with a balaclava or what have you, there are a few things you need to be mindful of.

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First off, there’s the issue of moisture. The windy, cold conditions are going to drain your skin of moisture like it’s nobody’s business, so you’re going to want to use a heavy-duty moisturizer at the beginning of the day and again when you stop for lunch. Sure, this might seem a little high-maintenance for the base lodge, but trust us, windburn isn’t a good look for anyone. Also, make sure you’re applying sunscreen. Despite what the temperature might have you believe, sunburn can actually be a huge issue for skiers due to UV rays reflecting off the snow.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm, $9, neimanmarcus.com

That goes tenfold for your lips.You know what ruins a good ski day quicker than almost anything else? The minor but infinitely annoying sensation of chapped, cracked, or peeling lips. Sadly, because the skin on your lips is more sensitive than the rest of your face to the elements, the potential for irritation is real. So to cut that possibility off at the pass, keep a tube of lip balm on hand at all times. Kiehl’s Face Fuel No-Shine’s got a matte finish, so it’ll do the job without anyone noticing.

Baxter of California Hard Cream Pomade, $20, amazon.com

Pre-apply hair product.Now, you might not have to worry about your mane while on the slopes—presumably it’ll be under a hat or, better yet, helmet—but when you find yourself chugging spiked hot chocolate with new friends at the end of the day, you don’t want to look entirely a mess. Which is why it’s not a bad idea to apply a touch of water-based hair product before you hide your head. That way, whether at lunch or at the bar afterwards, you can simply refresh it with a bit of water.

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Take your sweat protection to the next level.Oh, what, you don’t want your B.O. invading the room every time you take off your parka? Shocking. The thing is, since you’re bundled from head to toe, it won’t just be your pits that reek. Luckily, there are full-body solutions out there, like Anthony No Sweat Body Defense. You’re welcome.

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