It's no lie that since I moved to Florida, my skin has drastically improved from when I lived in Chicago. Less pollution and more humidity = happy skin. However, I find myself battling with the nemesis's of many more than before- recycled airplane air and changing climates. Unfortunately, the airlines have not yet found away to put some moisture back into their air, so it's up to us to prepare our skin and soothe it during our travels in order to prevent clogged pores, breakouts, and dryness. In conjunction with a regular skincare routine (soon to come on the blog), I find that it is best to prepare your skin 24-48 hours in advance of travel and rely on your tried-and-true hydrating skincare products to keep the equilibrium within your skin.
The main cause of clogged pores is dead skin and sebum buildup. Therefore, the first thing I do when I know I will be entering a harsh environment is use a peel 24-48 hours before traveling. I received these Dr. Dennis Gross Extra Strength Daily Peels from my co-worker. These are a two step system that exfoliates with AHA's and also helps prevent signs of aging. Something like this is perfect before a flight because it removes the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin so your pores are less likely to become congested and your other skincare will be that much more effective.
The key after any exfoliation for me is calming and hydrating. I try to get my skin to retain as much moisture as possible before a flight, so I don't feel like Spongebob Squarepants without water when I finally land. I really like this hyaluronic acid and B5 serum from Valjean Labs, I picked it up during the Urban Outfitters beauty sale. It has a very watery consistency but hydrates nicely and absorbs quickly into the skin. Often times before travel, I will do this overnight mask from Origins. It smells so nice and really hydrates the skin- I will usually wear this in place of moisturizer during a flight, especially if it is early in the morning. Not to mention that it comes in this mini size so it is very travel friendly.
Of course, I never leave my house without sunscreen (can't you tell?) and this mist from Supergoop is perfect for traveling and touchups. It is very important to wear SPF especially on an airplane- the glare from the sun in a window seat is very strong and you can get sunburnt! I also never neglect my lips as I consider this part of my skincare. I always travel with my trusty Glossier Balm Dotcom, the coconut one is my favorite. This also doubles well as a cuticle cream and highlight in a pinch.
I always make sure to take trusted, multi-purpose products with me in my personal item during the flight. Weleda Skin Food has been around for almost 100 years and to this day is one of the best natural moisturizers on the market. This cream can be used just about everywhere, but I prefer to use it as a face moisturizer, an under eye mask, and as a hand creme. For extra hydration, I like to mix in some face oil. This little baby Drunk Elephant Marula Oil is perfectly travel friendly and feels amazing on the skin.
Of course, I always do tend to experience some sort of small blemish during travel. I am always sure to bring my most effective spot treatments to get rid of the condition as quickly and safely as possible (NO PICKING!). I am obsessed with the Glamglow Supermud Clearning Treatment. This is my baby size but I also have a regular size in my bathroom cabinet. This is a hardcore pore clearing charcoal mask and I mainly use it as a spot treatment due to its strength. Honestly though, within 24 hours any spots that would even think of brewing are diminished. I also carry this Glossier Zit Stick with me because 1) extremely travel friendly and 2) its 5% benzoyl peroxide formula honestly zaps a zit in a matter of hours. I also like how cooling and soothing the metal applicator tip is.
Remember, no one has perfect skin and we are all stressed out, especially during the holiday season. It is not a big deal if you break out from traveling- it simply means that you are a human being in an ever-changing environment. Hopefully, these products and tips will help others who want to do the best they can to take care and maintain the balance of their skin. If you have any travel skincare tips, I would love to see them in the comments below!
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