Picture this. You’re off to Europe for a much-needed vacay. You envision yourself landing in the airport looking fierce AF, not unlike Beyonce at Coachella. You grab your suitcase, head to your hotel, look in the mirror and jump back in horror. Your skin looks wrinkly and gross like you submerged it in water for 3 hours.
If there’s one thing that dries your skin out like a prune, it’s travel. The altitude, time zone change, recycled air, and exhaustion does your skin no favours, which is why it’s so important to be diligent when it comes to in-flight skincare. Absolutely nobody likes to land in their final destination looking lifeless and haggard, and these 5 travel skincare tips will save you from said scenario.
1. Mist
You know how you’re always told to drink extra water when you’re flying? Your body needs it. It’s the same with your skin, it needs to be extra hydrated while flying. However, hydration doesn’t just happen inside out. It needs to happen outside in. I always carry a mist with me which I apply hourly. It’ll make you feel fresh and is an hourly drink of water for your skin.
2. Hydrate
Speaking of hydration, a hyaluronic acid serum is absolutely necessary while traveling. In a nutshell, hyaluronic acid is a compound that holds 1000x its weight in water, which makes it a moisture bomb for your skin. This is what’ll truly hydrate you from within. Another great option is squalane, which, like hyaluronic acid is produced by your body and hydrates your skin. If you really want to go the extra mile, go use a hyaluronic serum and then a squalane oil.
3. Mask
A good mask really nourishes your skin. You want to pick really hydrating masks for your flight, not something like a clay mask. A sleeping mask is a great option here since you can keep it on for several hours and let it just continuously nourish your skin. Also love an eye mask while flying. It depuffs and hydrates your undereye area which is the most prone to dehydration on a flight.
4. Massage
Lymphatic drainage is so important while flying. It gets rid of the toxins that are in your skin, which make you puffy. It just really gets the blood flowing. I always take my Clarisonic with the massage head with me on flights. I apply a luxe oil and massage my face. It honestly takes the bloat away completely. Anther great option is jade rolling with a serum or eye mask.
5. Cleanse
Do you know how dirty your skin gets while traveling? It’s actually disgusting. Always, always make sure you cleanse your skin after you get off your flight. And since you took such good care of your skin throughout your flight, you’ll be super glowy and ready to look fabulous all vacation long.
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