Maintaining Healthy Skin While Traveling

Pack a Beauty Bag

If possible, try to maintain your beauty routine by bringing along your daily skincare products. If you don’t want to bring a bunch of large bottles, pour small amounts of each into travel-size containers. Good products to have on hand while traveling include a hydrating cleanser, hand sanitizer, hand cream, moisturizer, and lip balm.

Hydrate the Night Before

The night before your set travel date, take the time to thoroughly hydrate your skin. Try a gentle facial scrub to get rid of dead skin cells, followed by a hydrating mask to moisturize the skin.

Slather on Sunscreen

Don’t leave the house without your sunscreen. If you’re going to be traveling, you’ll most likely be exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Opt for a standard sunscreen product, or wear a moisturizer with SPF.

Apply Oil to Avoid Moisture Loss

If you’re traveling via airplane, plan ahead to avoid your skin becoming too dry mid-flight. Pack a small container of facial oil in your carry-on bag, and apply it every couple of hours during your flight. Facial oil will help to penetrate the deeper layers of skin, which can help prevent rough, dry spots and acne from developing.

Drink Plenty of H20

As most people know, water has numerous health benefits, including better skin health. Be sure to keep your body well-hydrated during your flight by drinking water during your travels. Avoid alcohol which can actually contribute to dehydration. Remember that the warmer the weather, the more water you’ll need to drink due to moisture loss.

Traveling can be stressful on the skin, leading to problems such as dryness, rough patches, and acne. Fortunately, these side effects can typically be avoided with proper skin care.