Why does my skin change when I travel?

Travelling dehydrates the skin 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. Throw in a few drinks from the bar cart and you're at an even higher risk of systemic dehydration.



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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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It's a new landscape, a foreign language, a different culture and new people. You'll never be more exposed to new things. As a result, you'll have to adapt to your new surroundings. This will broaden your perceptions and force you to become more open-minded.

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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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The main aspect of in-flight health that most of us will encounter is tiredness and changes to circadian rhythms. Flying often involves getting up at unsociable hours, inadequate sleep and messing up the body clock — all of which leave us more susceptible to being hit nastily by any bugs that may be floating about.

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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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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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According to neuroscientists, when we travel, we rewire our brains. This is because new experiences are the key to building new neural pathways in the brain. By rewiring your brain, you become more creative and accepting of new ideas.

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