Arnica on the Skin: What Actually Happens After You Apply It?
I’ve used Arnica on my own battered legs for over four decades—with surprisingly inconsistent results. That led to a question: was Arnica inconsistent, or did the way it was extracted, formulated, and delivered to the skin matter? We went looking for answers in the research.
What Does “Post-Exposure Recovery” Actually Mean for Your Skin?
Outdoor exposure doesn’t end when you come indoors. Learn why UV, wind, cold, heat and dry air can continue to challenge the skin—and why barrier replenishment and antioxidant support are becoming important parts of the post-exposure skincare conversation.
Five Balms. Five Jobs. One Skincare System.
Different days. Different conditions. Different needs. Learn how Extreme Shield, Après-Sport, Recovery+, Trail Recovery+ and Alpin-Glow work together as one skincare system built for life outdoors.
Not every outdoor day puts the same demands on your skin. Learn how the SUI WASSER system moves from pre-exposure protection to post-exposure recovery and everyday Skin Longevity—and which balm to reach for when.
Inside SUI WASSER: The Oils, Botanicals & Actives I Build With
Why jojoba? Why meadowfoam, squalane, sea buckthorn, CoQ10, bakuchiol, arnica and eucalyptus? Take a closer look at the oils, botanicals and actives behind SUI WASSER—and how we evaluate ingredients for skin routinely exposed to sun, wind, cold, heat and dry air.
Your Skin Changed. The Lifestyle Didn’t. Did Your Skincare Change With It?
The skincare that worked at 25 may not be what our skin needs at 45, 55 or 65. After decades spent outdoors, I began noticing the difference myself—and it changed the way I thought about skincare, aging and eventually, balm.
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.
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.
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.