windburned
Gust-damaged and raw
Windburned describes skin that has become red, rough, or irritated from prolonged exposure to wind, especially cold or dry wind.
The condition resembles sunburn but results from wind stripping moisture from the skin: Her cheeks were windburned after a day on the slopes.
Also spelled windburnt.
Skin rough from dryness
- rawIn original state
- peelingComing off in strips
- crackedHaving surface fractures
- flakingShedding in layers
redness · irritation · dryness · roughened · tender · sore · sensitive · inflammation
Causing sharp pain
- smartingExperiencing sharp pain
- achingExperiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- burningCombustion in progress
searing · painful · uncomfortable · tight · prickling · tingling · numb · raw
Reddish in complexion
- flushedReddened from emotion
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- redPrimary color, warm
- weatheredEroded by exposure
aged · leathery · worn · sun-damaged · mottled · discolored · complexion · patina
In open air
- unshelteredHaving no overhead protection
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- open-airWithout roof or walls
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
vulnerable · bare · blustery · gusty · harsh · brisk · bitter · frigid
chapped
Skin rough from dryness
flaking · redness · irritation · dryness · roughened · tender · sore · sensitive · inflammation · erythema
stinging
Causing sharp pain
burning · searing · painful · uncomfortable · tight · prickling · tingling · numb · raw · inflamed
ruddy
Reddish in complexion
weathered · aged · leathery · worn · sun-damaged · mottled · discolored · complexion · patina · craggy
outdoors
In open air
- unshelteredHaving no overhead protection
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- open-airWithout roof or walls
unprotected · vulnerable · bare · blustery · gusty · harsh · brisk · bitter · frigid · alpine
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
hydration · emollient · barrier · soothing · aloe · petroleum · lanolin · beeswax · glycerin · skincare