Whether you’re flying across the Atlantic or jetting off for the weekend, travelling may seem glamorous but the conditions on a plane can cause havoc to your skin. We’ve rounded up a line-up of essentials for your hand luggage to prep your skin and give it back its glow – don’t forget they must be under 100ml!
Makeup Wipes It’s important to take off your makeup before boarding a flight because the cabin air can dry your makeup out and make it appear blotchy and uneven. If you feel bare without covering up and insist on wearing makeup whilst at the airport, then ensure you take it off before you board. Pop some makeup wipes in your bag and let your face go natural during the flight. Alternatively, tinted moisturizers or BB creams double up to give you a bit of color and moisture all-in-one.
0-3 Hour Flights Short-haul flights won’t hugely affect the effort you have previously put into your skincare routine, but moisture will still be lost. Artificial air contains roughly 30% less moisture in comparison to the air in your home, so a boost is essential. A super hydrating moisturizer will work miracles and return your skin back to its normal state. Apply before and during your flight to keep your skin hydrated.This applies to your hands too – don’t forget to carry a hand cream.
3-6 Hour Flights A face mist is a light way of adding further hydration to your skin and giving it a dewy finish. Use this in conjunction with your moisturizer for optimal, hydrating results. As these are highly water-based, it is important that they are applied in a certain way. Due to the high water content, the conditions on a plane will suck the moisture from your mist quickly. It’s best to spritz onto your face, wait around 30 seconds, and then blot off any excess.
Long Haul Flights 6+ hours on a plane and the pressure and dehydration of planes will really begin to kick in. Your skin will now be dull and sagging with a side dish of blotchy eyes. Carrying some eye drops will give your eyes back their sparkle as well as making them less itchy and sore.The skin around your eyes will also be affected as this is the thinnest part of skin on your face. Packing some eye-gel patches or hydrating eye cream will make them appear less sunken and puffy and reduce all signs of fatigue.
Blotting Paper Those with oily skin are not exempt from the skin struggles when flying – it will still dry out. In addition to this, oily skin will naturally produce more sebum to over compensate for the skin drying, causing your complexion to look even oilier.Blotting your face with moisture-rich face papers will restore hydration as well as giving your complexion a matte finish and keep oil at bay.
Vitamins Travelling can be draining on the body and many suffer from fatigue. Iron tablets are ideal for decreasing levels of fatigue so you can boost your energy levels and make the most of your holiday.In preparation for your flight, taking supplements for your hair, skin and nails is beneficial. This will ensure they are in their best possible condition and will be more resilient to the pressure flying can have on them.Keep your travelling skincare routine strict and you will reap the benefits once you land. Then, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday.
