30/11/2025
When we’re travelling for the holidays and adjusting to different timezones, our skin can go into a frenzy. There are so many triggers, many of which are unavoidable while travelling such as recirculated air on airplanes, changes to our diet, and often a lack of sleep. Below are some of our tips to support the skin when travelling and to help in maintaining a balanced complexion when we reach our destination.
❤️Go back to basics
Pare it back to basics when travelling, following the simple structure of cleanse, exfoliate, treat, moisturise, SPF. This easy approach ensures you’ll stick to a daily routine without fail. It’s important to maintain these basic skincare steps, providing the skin with the support and nourishment it needs.
❤️Prepare for your in-flight routine
Between the high altitudes, dry air in the cabin, lack of movement and disruption to our circadian rhythm, long haul flights can wreak all sorts of havoc on the skin. First and foremost, ensure that you stay properly hydrated by upping your intake of water and fluids. Dry skin is a common concern when flying, and excessive dryness can lead to breakouts so it’s important to cleanse and moisturise to keep the skin healthy. Avoid wearing makeup on flights and instead apply an eye cream and hydrating moisturiser, topping it up as needed. A hydrating mask mid-flight is a great way to infuse the skin with an extra dose of nourishment. Antioxidants are essential as they help fight blemishes and protect the skin against the environmental stressors at play on a plane. Apply an antioxidant serum and swap your caffeinated drinks for green tea which has antioxidant properties.
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