How do I keep my face hydrated on a plane?

Use a serum with hyaluronic acid which keeps the skin's moisture levels high and maintains healthy cellular function. L'oreal Revitalift Replumping Ampules come in handy flight-friendly single-use ampules which are useful as it's tricky to decant a serum. Then to seal that moisture in use a face cream over the top.



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Hassani recommends only using three skincare items for the duration of your flight: a hydrating lip balm, a hand cream and a broad-spectrum SPF. Use the lip balm and hand cream as needed, and be sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours (with clean or sanitized hands!)

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Once your skin is clean, go straight in with a hydrating serum (look out for water-binding humectants like Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid). While that's still damp, lock in the hydration with moisturiser – typically before flying, richer is better. If you're really dry, you could also add a few drops of face oil.

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“When we fly the dry air that's circulating dehydrates us when we breathe it in,” adds Dr Hextall. “As well as the direct loss of moisture from the skin.” It is worth noting here that skin can be both oily and dehydrated all at once. This is especially true in warmer climates where we may be sweating more.

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Luckily, there are several items you can take to prevent your skin from drying out and to protect it from harmful UV rays.
  1. A water bottle for in-flight sipping. ...
  2. A rich cream for hydrating your skin. ...
  3. A sheet mask for an extra boost of moisture. ...
  4. A mineral sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays. ...
  5. A balm to prevent chapped lips.


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For most people, I'd recommend, at the very least, applying a moisturizer before and during a long-haul flight to prevent excess dryness and irritation. But she says what's most important is making sure you've packed any prescription or even over-the-counter medications you're already using before travel to help ...

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If you feel the onset of swelling coming, get up and go for a walk. Even in the flight cabin when there's limited space, just going for a short walk to the bathroom or down the aisle and back will help. Walking helps to bring back proper blood circulation, which stops the swelling from getting worse.

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“My best recommendation is to apply moisturizer before getting on the plane to act as a barrier to the environment.” Dr. Zeichner recommends Vaseline All Over Body Balm, which can be used to create a protective seal over the skin (including your face, body, hands, and cuticles).

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“While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen. “Fruit and vegetable juices, milk and herbal teas add to the amount of water you get each day.” Consider bringing your own herbal tea bags while flying.

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Your absolute must-haves while traveling should include face wash, eye cream, moisturizer and sunscreen. Traveling can also do a number on your sleep schedule, so your pretty peepers will need to be treated with eye cream. Toner, serum, face masks, and other goodies can be left behind if your trip is on the short side.

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Here's what they recommend.
  1. Stay Hydrated Internally to Retain Moisture Externally.
  2. Keep Your Lips Hydrated With an Ointment.
  3. Wear Sunscreen Even on Travel Days.
  4. Try to Bring Your Usual Products With You.
  5. Avoid Using Potentially Irritating Hotel Skin-Care Products.
  6. Prepare for Acne Breakouts.


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If you don't shower after your flight you may end up depositing germs that aren't your own into your new space; particularly your bed. But showering with soap, and shampoo for the hair, removes any of the germs you may have picked up, as well as reduces the levels of your own that have grown over time.

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Water salutes have been used to mark the retirement of a senior pilot or air traffic controller, the first or last flight of an airline to an airport, the first or last flight of a specific type of aircraft, as a token of respect for the remains of soldiers killed in action, or other notable events.

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One of them, and it's a topic few people know that much about, is dehydration from air travel. Especially when you're on a long-haul flight to the other side of the world. People get dehydrated on flights more than say doing a lot of walking because of one thing: a lack of humidity.

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“When we fly our skin becomes dehydrated, especially on long-haul flights,” explains Consultant Dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall. “Essentially the recycled air in the cabin is incredibly drying. This lack of moisture starts to affect our skin barrier and we see an increase in trans-epidermal water loss.

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“After you get off a flight, thoroughly wash your face with a soap-free hydrating cleanser to remove any dirt or oil from the airplane,” Dr. Zeichner recommends. Then apply a moisturizer to help hydrate and repair any damage to the skin barrier. “Use cold compresses for any puffiness,” says Dr.

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Air pressure combined with fluid retention from salty in-flight snacks and being sedentary for long periods create the perfect storm for making your face look puffy. “The altitude can put your lymphatic system under stress,” says Katie. “This can cause your lymph flow to slow and ultimately lead to swelling.”

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It's a list of four things you definitely should NOT eat or drink right before hopping on a plane . . .
  • Salty foods. It's common for people to get dehydrated on planes, thanks to the dry air in the cabin. ...
  • Carbonated beverages. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Coffee.


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