Traveling Skincare Tips

Don’t let the stresses of travel get under your skin. The change in climatic conditions, diet, schedule and the harsh effects of flying, cold, wind and sun can wreak havoc on your skin. Frequent travelers have their own magic routines and formulas for perfect skin; these easy travel skincare tips are essential if you want a healthy, glowing complexion on the road.

Ready, steady, fly!

The recycled air inside airplanes can dehydrate your skin. Before you embark on a flight, apply serum and fractionated coconut oil on your face and hands. Drink lots of water while onboard. If your flight is during the day, remember to use sunscreen to protect your skin from UVA rays. After you arrive at your destination, use a gentle facial scrub to remove dry, dead skin cells and finish with a hydrating mask to replace the moisture lost during the flight.

Three step regime

Maintaining a skincare regime is the key component of looking after your complexion, even while you are traveling. You can pare down your skincare steps to the absolute essentials while traveling. As a minimum, a three-step application of cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen is adequate skincare as you move around from city to city. Even while traveling, you should not neglect your skin entirely.

Drink water

Your skin can become dehydrated while traveling. Ensure that you drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day, more if the weather is hot or if you are at the beach. Steer clear from soft drinks or sodas and ensure you drink caffeinated beverages such as coffee or tea in moderation. Alcohol can also dry out your skin, so alternate your cocktails with glasses of water on big nights out on the town.

Eating healthy

The same truisms that apply at home should also hold true on the road – eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid deeply fried, greasy or salt-laden foods as these do your skin no favors. Lean meats, seafood, and whole grains are healthy choices. Try the local delicacies while you travel, but remember not to go overboard at the buffet table! You can also bring along a supply of vitamin E or vitamin C supplements. These help to maintain good skin and the immune system.

Zap that spot

To reduce breakouts while traveling, avoid touching your skin unnecessarily. Your skin is exposed to dirt, grime, and dust on a daily basis while on vacation and adding bacteria from your nails and fingers to this mix is a surefire recipe for acne. Pack a small bottle of tea tree oil with you and zap spots as they appear. Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial and can also be used to clean small cuts and scrapes.

Remove makeup

The worst sin in skincare is neglecting to remove makeup at the end of the day. Clogged pores can lead to unhealthy skin. It may be tempting to simply fall into your bed at the end of a long day of sightseeing, but removing your makeup is the single best favor you can do for your skin. Fractionated coconut oil is an easy, fuss-free way of removing makeup and dirt while traveling and come in handy for other purposes.

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