protection of the face from chapping (cream, ointment, fat, and at least some)

[tintrestore]

what do you use so that your face is not chapped? if I stay outside for a while in windy weather, the flock looks like a snake during molting. recommend what can help me please

[peejman]

I use a little of my wife's face lotion or some aloe when my face gets wind burn. 

[ReeferMac]

Facemasks and those Balaclava things are pretty good (they make some neoprene masks that are not so 'burglar' looking, try searching for snow-mobile wear.)

Honestly a deep hood, that provides some side protection to the winds works wonders.

I used to grow a beard, but all the grey made me feel too old!

Edited January 6, 2022 by ReeferMac
Spellchecker sucks donkey meat

[MacGyver]

Take a lesson from your wife - a little moisturizer goes a long way. It doesn’t need to be expensive - a $7 one from the grocery store goes a long way.

Personally - at the encouragement of my dermatologist - I use one with sunscreen in the morning and one without at night (which does wonders if you’ve been out in the field all day.)

I like a Neutrogena one with SPF every morning. I like a Burt’s bees one the rest of the time - unless I’ve really been out in the weather - then I go for my wife’s thick Pond’s one. 

[DWARREN123]

A lite coating of petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) is very good to keep from chapping.

Also inexpensive!

[tintrestore]

On 1/6/2022 at 9:16 PM, DWARREN123 said:

A lite coating of petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) is very good to keep from chapping.

Also inexpensive!

yeah) my grandma always says "why are so many cosmetics in the store if you can use only Vaseline"

[tintrestore]

Good idea! I can use my wife's moisturizer. I hope she will not mind)) I think that there is no difference between women's and men's cosmetics, right?
How she says, this is regenerist moisturizer so I hope it rebuild my broken skin 

[bobsguns]

Vasoline is a petroleum-based product. Not what *I* want on my face. YMMV.

I use Neutrogena, formerly advertised by the late Paul Harvey. As he claimed, it was formulated for Norwegian fishermen for that cold North Atlantic wind. I use it due to riding my motorcycle in the winter. Wal-Mart carries it, so it's easily found.

As already mentioned, prevention is huge help. Wearing a face covering while outside will make things a lot better. Another thing people may not think about it the heat going all winter on the inside, it'll dry out the air, which dries out one's skin moisture. 

My .o2

Edited January 17, 2022 by bobsguns

[DWARREN123]

Vaseline is used on small wounds since it is a anti bacteria substance.

Been recommended by my skin doctor.

Even on the label it says for use on skin.

[bobsguns]

3 hours ago, DWARREN123 said:

Even on the label it says for use on skin.

Safe? Sure. But it IS a petroleum-based product. Hands? Sure. Face? Ehhhh, not for me. YMMV.

[gregintenn]

I just let nature take it’s course. I hate itching and burning in the winter. I hate feeling greasy even more.

[bobsguns]

6 hours ago, gregintenn said:

 I hate feeling greasy even more.

Your better products won't feel like that.