How do I prepare my skin for travel?

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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What to Do Before a Flight
  1. Layer a Hydrating Toner and Serum Over Your Skin. Since airplane cabins have such low humidity, it's important to load up on as much hydration as possible before your flight. ...
  2. Wear Sunscreen.


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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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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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Airplane acne is a real thing, and many travelers are affected by it. The dry air on airplanes can irritate your skin, no matter what type you have. For those with already dry skin, the air on a plane can exacerbate the dryness, while those with oily skin could produce excess oils to compensate for the dryness.

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Be careful what you eat It's out with salty nuts, crisps and even on-board meals, because salty foods increase water retention, thus increasing puffiness – says Professor Detmar. Swap salty nuts for roasted ones, eat lots of water-rich fruit and vegetables, and prioritise protein and good fats pre-flight.

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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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“This means that the skin on your face and body can become incredibly dehydrated, even on a short flight.” The consequences can appear in the form of oily skin, breakouts and puffiness, as the skin desperately tries to hang on to water and compensate for the arid conditions.

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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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Each container within the bag must be 3.4 ounces/oz (100 milliliters/mL) or less. There is no defined limit on the total ounces of the liquids in the bag, but you can only take what will fit reasonably within the bag itself. So, as long as the bag will zip properly and isn't bursting at the seams, you should be fine.

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