windburnt
Raw from gusts
Windburnt describes skin that has become red, rough, or chapped from prolonged exposure to wind: Her cheeks were windburnt after the hike.
The condition resembles sunburn but results from wind stripping moisture from the skin.
Also spelled windburned.
Skin rough from dryness
- crackedHaving surface fractures
- peelingComing off in strips
- flakingShedding in layers
- rawIn original state
dry · rough · irritated · damaged · weathered · leathery · parched · scaly
Reddened from emotion
- ruddyReddish in complexion
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- reddenedBecame more scarlet
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
blotchy · crimson · scarlet · weather-beaten · rugged · tanned · bronzed · rustic
Causing sharp pain
- burningCombustion in progress
- smartingExperiencing sharp pain
- sorePainful or annoyed
- tenderSoft or sore
raw · throbbing · aching · tingling · painful · uncomfortable · sensitive · irritated
Wind-propelled water travel
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
motorcycling · fishing · farming · altitude · coastal · maritime · arctic · desert
chapped
Skin rough from dryness
raw · dry · rough · irritated · damaged · weathered · leathery · parched · scaly · calloused
flushed
Reddened from emotion
inflamed · blotchy · crimson · scarlet · weather-beaten · rugged · tanned · bronzed · rustic · swarthy
stinging
Causing sharp pain
tender · raw · throbbing · aching · tingling · painful · uncomfortable · sensitive · irritated · prickling
sailing
Wind-propelled water travel
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
cycling · motorcycling · fishing · farming · altitude · coastal · maritime · arctic · desert · prairie
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
beeswax · emollient · petroleum · glycerin · protectant · aloe · lotion · salve · barrier cream · lip balm
windburnthealthy
In good physical condition
smooth · unblemished · supple · moisturized · hydrated