From Weathered to Glowing: Transform Your Outdoor Athlete Skin

Why Strangers Notice...

When Jessica texted me that three people asked about her glowing skin in one day, I knew she'd crossed an important line – from looking beaten up by the elements to looking kissed by them. There's a huge difference, and it's one every outdoor athlete with healthy skin can achieve.

Here's exactly what she wrote:

"Three people asked me today what was making my skin glow / you look tan - I sent them the link to your shop since that's all I have on my face today!"

This message - and countless others like it - hit me so hard because it proves what's possible. 💫

The Difference Between Weathered and Glowing Outdoor Skin

Want to know how to get glowing skin as an outdoor athlete? First, you need to understand what creates that healthy outdoor glow versus weather-beaten damage.

Weathered Outdoor Skin Looks Like:

• Rough, uneven texture from constant exposure
• Persistent redness that never fully fades
• Deep lines from sun damage and windburn
• Dull, tired appearance despite being physically fit
• That "leather" look from years of outdoor skin damage

Glowing Outdoor Skin Looks Like:

• Smooth, healthy texture despite daily adventures
• Natural radiance that comes from proper skin barrier repair
• Even tone with that sun-kissed (not sun-damaged) appearance
• Vitality that matches your active lifestyle
• The kind of skin that makes people ask for your secret

Jessica crossed that line. And she's not alone.

When Strangers Notice Your Skin

It happens to me regularly (and I'm almost 40), and countless others who use Surf+Slope too.

Darcy experienced this too with her outdoor athlete skincare routine:

"My esthetician recently asked what my skin care routine was. She said my skin is very healthy for a woman of my age, she used the words 'gleaming' and 'radiant.' The answer is Nation Botanics!"

A professional esthetician used "gleaming" and "radiant" about someone who spends serious time outdoors. 🌟

The Real Shift

When your skin starts looking healthy instead of weathered, something changes inside you.

You stop making excuses for how you look after adventures. You start feeling excited about photos instead of avoiding them. You realize you don't have to choose between your outdoor lifestyle and feeling confident about your sun-damaged skin repair.

Helena captured this:

"I didn't think much about the results—my skin just felt normal... But then I ran out... My usual dry, irritated winter skin came back with a vengeance. That's when I realized just how much these products had been doing."

It's Not About Vanity

This isn't really about other people's opinions. It's about how YOU feel when you catch yourself in the mirror. 🪞

It's about walking into work Monday morning feeling proud of your weekend adventures instead of self-conscious about the aftermath. It's about preventing premature aging from outdoor sports.

It's about your skin feeling comfortable and healthy instead of tight and irritated.

Nancy, who's in her 70s and has been outdoors for decades, put it best about anti-aging skincare for outdoor athletes:

"I'm confident that [these] products are simple in nature and the quality surpasses expectations... Quality ingredients, simple chemistry and a trustful transaction."

She's been testing skincare for decades. She knows the difference between products that work and products that promise.

The Surfer / Mountain Town Reality Check

I see both sides of this every day. I've seen surfers, skiers, and outdoor professionals who look weathered and worn down by their 40s… And I see others who somehow maintain that healthy, vital glow well into their later years.

The difference isn't how much time they spend outside - it's whether they're supporting their skin with proper skincare for extreme outdoor conditions or just letting it take the beating.

Gloria from Wyoming gets this with her cold weather skincare routine:

"I absolutely love the serum + moisturizer set! My skin is left feeling moisturized, soft, and protected from the cold elements of Wyoming winter wind, snow, and negative temps! The oil base is so perfect in the cold temps!!"

What Creates the Glow

It's giving your skin what it needs to thrive in harsh conditions instead of just survive them.

Jessica's glow isn't from expensive treatments or complicated routines. It's from 20 seconds of properly formulated minimalist outdoor skincare that actually works in her real life. 💧

What would change for you if strangers started complimenting your skin, instead of say, asking if you're okay after a big adventure weekend?

Don't discover this too late. Be like Jessica. Be like Darcy. Be like Helena. Be like countless others who love this surf and ski skincare solution.

Be the outdoor person who figured out you don't have to sacrifice your skin for your adventures. ⛷️🏄🤟

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🧡 Mercedes

P.S. - The holiday season is coming. If you know other outdoor people struggling with weathered skin, this might be the perfect skincare gift for outdoor athletes. 🎁

P.P.S. - Quick reminder: I'm closing/pausing Nation Botanics on November 15th so this clearance sale is literally your last chance to get Surf+Slope. Read the full story here.