“I’ve been skiing in Aspen since the ’80s,” says Dr. West, “and there’s nothing more magical to me than the peace of being on a mountain blanketed in sparkling snow. I love waking up early and conquering as many bump runs as I can! I opened the Aspen location of my dermatology practice, The West Institute, in 2021. I’m passionate about preventing skin cancer instead of diagnosing it.” Photography: Elliot O’Donovan“One of the reasons Aspen is my dream ski destination is that there are four great mountains. My favorite is Aspen Highlands. We love the gorgeous views and challenging terrain.” Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, aspensnowmass.com“After a full ski day, I’m always ready to après! My favorite way to get the party started while still on the mountain is the coveted second seating at Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro with (lots of) bubbly and dancing followed by dinner at the fabulous Parc Aspen (napping in between recommended!).” Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, aspensnowmass.com, Parc Aspen, parcaspen.com“Stressed out about thinning hair? Xtressé is the most advanced regenerative hair therapy, delivering nutritional supplementation to support follicle health on a cellular level. Xtressé supports hair growth and scalp health with just two delicious gummies a day.” Xtressé, $206 for a three-month supply, westskinlaser.com“Apply this glow-inducing, gentle-yet-potent niacinamide serum AM and PM after cleansing skin, and get excited to see even skin tone within three weeks.” Glow It Up Drops, $173, westskinlaser.com“The perfect gift for the winter enthusiast on your list, this unique luxury skin care collection formulated specifically for long days outdoors at altitude delivers everything for the winter skin of your dreams with five full-size products developed to protect and repair your skin on and off the slopes. The Ski Collection will keep your winter skin healthy, hydrated and glowing all winter long.” The Ski Collection, $385, westskinlaser.com“Aspen women’s No. 1 favorite product will simplify your AM routine: The Perfect Shade SPF 40 delivers zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are mineral sunscreen ingredients. The single most important fact about sunscreen that almost nobody knows: SPF only refers to UVB rays. So, don’t go by the number—check the zinc content. UVA rays penetrate deeper into your skin (even through your car windows) and cause wrinkles, skin cancer and uneven tone. The Perfect Shade protects skin from all of the sun’s rays, while evening skin tone and delivering a major glow.” The Perfect Shade SPF 40, $65, westskinlaser.comDr Tina Westskin care
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