How does Travelling affect your skin?

Travelling dehydrates the skin The skin is comfortable when humidity is between 40% and 70%. When you board a plane, the humidity drops to a mere 20%. As your skin attempts to compensate for this, moisture is pulled from the deeper layers. This leads to a dehydrated complexion.



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Risks Associated with Flying
  • You may be at risk for developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ...
  • Your blood pressure could rise. ...
  • You might develop an earache or temporary hearing loss. ...
  • You may become dehydrated. ...
  • You could experience jet lag.


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Empties your energy tank
Air pressure is lower at higher altitudes, which means your body takes in less oxygen. Airlines “pressurize” the air in the cabin, but not to sea-level pressures, so there's still less oxygen getting to your body when you fly, which can make you feel drained or even short of breath.

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Traveling through different time zones and jet lag also contribute to dehydration. Lack of sleep leads to the dilation of blood vessels around the eyes giving us a tired and swollen look. Food consumed during business travel is also often not very healthy and loaded with unhealthy salts, sugars and oils.

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Dryness and air pressure changes can affect your ears, sinuses & taste. A 3 hour flight can shed up to 1.5 litres of water from the body. Aeroplane cabin humidity levels as low as 4% can cause the mucous membranes of your nose, mouth and throat to dry out.

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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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