Why does my skin look bad after flying?

“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.



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Flying not only takes a toll on your body, it can also wreak havoc on your skin; the unnatural pressurized environment of a plane sucks moisture out of skin, leaving your skin dehydrated.

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Remove Excess Skin Exfoliation is a key part in your skincare routine and is a crucial step to take before your trip. This is a great way to prevent any mid-travel breakouts. Exfoliating helps to remove any excess and dry skin on the surface. This helps to unclog your pores and clear any congestion.

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Power Up with Hyaluronic Acid Using a gel-based mask or serum that features hyaluronic acid as a primary ingredient to help revitalize tired skin post-flight. As a skincare ingredient, hyaluronic acid increases your skin's ability to retain moisture [1].

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If I said plane skin you'd know precisely what I meant. That dull, dry, greyish-hued complexion we take on after a flight that leaves us looking corpse-like is both recognisable, and undeniable.

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How do flight attendants have clear skin? In general, it is important to have well-groomed and clean skin when working as a cabin crew member. This means that you should regularly wash your face, apply sunscreen, and moisturize your skin. You should also avoid wearing heavy makeup or using harsh chemicals on your skin.

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10 Ways to Look and Feel Fresh After a Long Flight
  1. Bring a Change of Clothes.
  2. Move Around. ...
  3. Keep Essentials on Hand. ...
  4. Plan your Sleep. ...
  5. Stay Away from Caffeine and Alcohol. ...
  6. Hydrate with an In-Flight Drink. ...
  7. Kleenex Wet Wipes. ...
  8. Wear an Overnight Face Mask. If you want to feel fresh after a long flight, where an overnight mask. ...


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After a flight, two great ways to relax and support your body are to dry brush and take an Epsom salt bath. Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system which aids in detoxification, and an Epsom salt bath (especially when mixed when baking soda) aids in muscle aches, inflammation, and radiation detoxification.

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“Traveling from a dry cold environment to a hot and humid one, your skin can produce more oil and sweat and you're more likely to get acne,” she explains.

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Sitting down in a tight seat for 13+ hours can sometimes lead to circulation issues, including swelling in the feet. According to The Healthy, the chance of your body forming blood clots increases when blood isn't moving correctly, such as when onboard a long-haul flight.

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Sitting down in a tight seat for 13+ hours can sometimes lead to circulation issues, including swelling in the feet. According to The Healthy, the chance of your body forming blood clots increases when blood isn't moving correctly, such as when onboard a long-haul flight.

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Travel: For some people, sitting for a long time in a car or airplane can cause fluid retention. The lack of circulation allows fluid to build up; however, the swelling usually goes away in a day or two.

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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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Symptoms are likely to be worse or last longer the farther you travel. This is especially true if you fly east. It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed.

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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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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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The token pretty flight attendant is a marketing tool airlines have used since the 1960s to one up each other, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The prettier the hostess, and sexier the uniform, the more attractive air travel would be to potential passengers, went the reasoning of airlines at the time.

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Studies have indicated that fatigue is a significant problem among flight attendants (34). The FAHS found an increased prevalence of adverse sleep and mental health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse among flight attendants (13). Fatigue and depression are symptoms that often coexist (35,36).

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