Skiing conjures up all sorts of romantic notions. Collapsing into a giant Scandinavian sofa with a glass of something alcoholic and aromatic next to a roaring log fire is one of them. Waking up with red, scaly skin that looks like you've overdone it on the facial peels isn't.

So if you've booked the chalet, unpacked your salopettes from storage and are bound for the slopes of Chamonix, Verbier or Whistler even, make sure you pay adequate attention to the contents of your washbag. Like a long-haul beach break demands a certain type of product edit, a ski trip in sub-zero temperatures requires a similar level of curation.

Hydration is your key goal, along with a heavy dose of SPF protection and something naturally nourishing (think oil or serum), to calm any post-piste flare ups.

Click through the gallery above to see 10 of the best cold-weather skincare buys to stash in your case this skin season.