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skincare products recommended for horse riding

Writer: manalalmaeeni09manalalmaeeni09

Updated: Feb 10















1. Sunscreen

  • Recommendation:  sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher.

  • Why: Protects skin from harmful UV rays during outdoor riding.

  • Examples: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit sunscreen, Cosrx aloe soothing sunscreen

2. Moisturizer

  • Recommendation: A lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer.

  • Why: Keeps skin hydrated after exposure to wind and sun.

  • Examples: Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream.


3. Anti-Chafing Products

  • Recommendation: Anti-chafing creams or balms.

  • Why: Prevents irritation from riding gear like saddles and boots.

  • Examples: BodyGlide Anti-Chafe Balm, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.


4. Lip Balm

  • Recommendation: Lip balm with SPF.

  • Why: Prevents dry, cracked lips from exposure to sun and wind.

  • Examples: Burt’s Bees SPF Lip Balm, Carmex Classic Lip Balm.


5. Cooling Gel or Aloe Vera

  • Recommendation: Aloe vera gel or soothing balms.

  • Why: Calms irritated or sunburned skin after long rides.

  • Examples: ORiTi 99% aloe Vera gel , Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel.


6. Cleansers

  • Recommendation: Gentle facial cleansers.

  • Why: Removes sweat, dirt, and bacteria after riding.

  • Examples: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser, B LAB matcha hydrating foam cleanser.


7. Hand Cream

  • Recommendation: Deeply moisturizing hand creams.

  • Why: Soothes dry or calloused hands from holding reins.

  • Examples: Clarins hand and nail treatment cream, L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream.


8. Barrier Cream

  • Recommendation: Barrier creams for areas prone to friction.

  • Why: Protects sensitive skin from rubbing and irritation.

  • Examples: Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream, Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment.


These products are designed to help the challenges horse riders face, making sure that your skin stays healthy and protected, these are also products i recommend as a horse rider that keeps my skin glowing and healthy through rides.

 
 
 

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