From the Alps to the Amazon: Two Botanicals We’re Exploring for Fall
What Is Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri)? What Makes Clove Interesting for Topical Formulation?
From Swiss herbal tradition to the Amazon rainforest, we’re exploring two remarkable botanicals for the next generation of SUI WASSER formulations. Take a closer look at clove, Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri), the science behind them, and why responsible sourcing matters as much as what an ingredient can do.
Windburn vs. Sunburn: Can Wind-Damaged Skin Become More Vulnerable to UV?
Windburn and sunburn are often talked about as separate problems, but the relationship between wind, skin-barrier damage, and ultraviolet exposure may be more closely connected than it first appears.
In this two-part article, Part One — “Windburn vs. Sunburn: Can Wind-Damaged Skin Become More Vulnerable to UV?” looks at how cold, dry, moving air can stress the skin barrier and examines research suggesting that compromised skin may respond more strongly to ultraviolet radiation.
Part Two — “What Could Windburn Mean for Skin Longevity?” takes the discussion further, exploring what repeated cycles of wind exposure, barrier disruption, UV stress, and recovery may mean for skin over years and decades.
Together, the two parts look beyond windburn as a temporary outdoor annoyance and consider a larger question: how might protecting and maintaining the skin barrier contribute to healthier, more resilient skin over a lifetime?
Skin Barrier Lipids & Aging: What Changes as Skin Gets Older
What happens to the skin barrier as we get older? Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids help regulate moisture loss and protect the skin’s outer surface, but barrier biology changes with age. We explore the science of skin barrier lipids, environmental exposure, moisture loss and what it all means for Skin Longevity—especially for people who spend a lot of life outdoors.
PRO TIP: Why Balms Can Become Even More Useful as Skin Ages?
Why Balms Can Become More Useful as Skin Ages by SUI WASSER speaks to our commitment to Skin Longevity, supporting the skins needs beyond youth.
As skin ages, it can become drier and less effective at holding onto moisture. Learn why concentrated, waterless balms can provide longer-lasting conditioning and barrier support—and why beeswax, plant waxes, oils and emollients make balm especially useful for skin exposed to the outdoors.
Pro Tip: What you need to know about Collagen before you spend your money.
Spending serious money on collagen-rich creams? Topical collagen can help moisturize and condition the skin, but that doesn’t mean it replaces collagen lost within the dermis. Learn why molecular size, the skin barrier and the 500-Dalton rule help explain what collagen skincare can—and can’t—do.
Why Your Skin Barrier Changes as You Age — and Why Outdoor Exposure Matters
As we age, our skin barrier changes—and decades of exposure to sun, wind, cold and dry air can add another layer of stress. Learn why barrier health, hydration and environmental protection are becoming central to the emerging idea of skin longevity.
Antioxidants After Sun Exposure: What We Use & Why
What role do antioxidants play after a long day outdoors? Explore how SUI WASSER combines Vitamin E, THDA, CoQ10, Sea Buckthorn, Argan Oil and other antioxidant-rich ingredients with conditioning oils and emollients to support skin after exposure to sun, wind, cold and dry air.
What Is Bakuchiol—and Why Are We Putting It in Alpin-Glow?
Bakuchiol is gaining attention as a plant-derived alternative to retinol—but what does the research actually say? We look at bakuchiol, photoaging, retinol and why this intriguing botanical ingredient became part of Alpin-Glow, our skincare for a life lived outdoors.
Pro Tip: Should You Apply a Balm Before Sunscreen on Long Days Outdoors During the Winter?
For long days outdoors, during the winter, should skincare begin before sun exposure? We look at why layering a moisturizer or balm underneath sunscreen may help the skin barrier—and why sunscreen should always remain your final UV-protective layer.
New Research Puts the Skin Barrier at the Center of UV Damage — Here’s Why That Matters After a Day Outdoors
A new 2026 scientific review suggests that disruption of the skin barrier may be one of the earliest consequences of UV exposure. We take a closer look at the research, what it could mean for post-exposure skincare, and why SUI WASSER is following this emerging science closely.
Cold Weather Face Balm for Hard-Working Skin
Learn how cold weather face balm supports a stressed skin barrier after skiing, work, wind, and dry air - plus how to apply it for lasting comfort outdoors.
Skin Care After a Day on the Water
Post-exposure skincare after sailing helps calm salt, sun, wind, and friction stress. Build a recovery routine that restores moisture, supports your skin barrier, and mitigates oxidation and inflammation caused by UV radiation exposure.
Best Balm for Windburned Face That Actually Helps
Find the best balm for windburned face with a practical look at barrier repair, soothing ingredients, timing, and recovery after hard days outside too.
What to Use After Skiing for Wind-Stressed Skin
What to use after skiing for tight, wind-chapped skin: a practical recovery routine to soothe exposure, restore moisture, and protect your barrier daily.
5 Sunblock Common Mistakes Outdoor Athletes Make
Avoid common sunblock mistakes that leave outdoor skin stressed. Learn how to apply, reapply, and support recovery after demanding days outdoors all year.
Alpin-Glow: A concentrated Bakuchiol balm for daily use, supports the skin’s needs as we age.
Alpin-Glow is a concentrated bakuchiol balm for mature, outdoor-stressed skin that targets fine lines, uneven tone and dullness for a smoother, radiant-looking complexion.
How to Repair Skin Barrier After Sun Exposure
Learn how to repair skin barrier after sun exposure with a practical recovery routine for redness, dryness, and the outdoor stress sunscreen cannot stop.
Overnight Balm for Dry Skin After Outdoor Days
An overnight balm for dry skin helps replenish moisture and support your barrier after long days of sun, wind, cold, salt, and sweat. Recover overnight.
Post Sun Skincare Routine for Hard-Working Skin
A post sun skincare routine for outdoor days: cool heat, restore moisture, support your barrier, and know when sunburn needs medical care may be needed.
Anti Chafing Balm for Runners That Works
Find the right anti chafing balm for runners, apply it before miles begin, and help protect stressed skin through heat, sweat, rain, and long runs daily.