LIFEJOURNAL
Stories, tips and honest takes from people who live life outside.
How Much SPF to Pack for Your Holiday: The Real Numbers
You're packing for a week in the sun and tossing in a single 100ml bottle of SPF. That'll be enough, right? Spoiler: it won't. Most people pack about half the...
What you need to know about skin safety in the mountains
UV rises about 10% per 1,000m and fresh snow reflects up to 80% of it. Why altitude is harder on skin than sea level, and what to carry.
Winter Outdoor Workouts: Essential Skin Care Tips for Cold Weather
Cold air holds less moisture and wind strips the barrier, so winter training dries skin fast. Professor Christian Aldridge on what helps, and why UVA counts.
Year-round skin protection for construction and outdoor workers: Essential safety tips
Outdoor and construction workers face unique challenges from constant UV exposure, dust, and industrial conditions. This comprehensive guide offers practical, year‑round sun protection strategies—from using SPF 30+ sunscreen and UPF‑rated...
How to protect your skin on and off the bike: The Essential Guide
Hands, neck, ears and thighs are where cyclists burn. SPF 50 before you ride and again at the cafe stop, plus what to do about your helmet vents.
Fishing and sun safety: How to protect your skin on the water
Anglers take UV from above and reflected off the water for hours at a stretch. UPF 50+ cover, water-resistant SPF, and what to reapply and when.
Essential Skin Protection Tips for Outdoor Lovers: Stay Skin-Safe Whatever You're Doing
Coastline, countryside or climbs, the basics barely change: broad-spectrum SPF, UPF cover, and reapplying every two hours. What to pack, and what people forget.
Surf Smart: Your Skin's Ultimate Playbook for the Perfect Wave
Skin damage is the most common surfing injury. What hours of reflected UV, salt and wetsuit rub actually do, and the kit that holds up through a session.
