Holiday season is fast approaching and we’re all counting the days until we can have a little break from our everyday lives. We all know how to pack for a weekend away but sometimes we forget the basics, like skin care!
While you do not have to pack every step in your everyday skin care routine, think about packing at least the essentials on holiday, like a cleanser, toner, moisturiser, and sunscreen. These basics can minimise your skin’s stress while traveling and means less recovery time when you return home. Even prepping your skin before take-off will have lasting effects on your holiday glow!
SKIN CARE BEFORE YOUR TRAVELS
- Brighten brown spots to even out complexion and avoid further discolouration from overexposure to UV rays
- Splurge on a good SPF
- Moisturise often so that you’ve layed a good foundation for your skin to retain moisture during your travels
- Stay on top of irritation because traveling will exacerbate painful, inflammatory symptoms
- Spot treat stress breakouts to unclog pores and reduce oil buildup in certain areas of the face
- Exfoliate to remove the barrier of dead skin cells that clog pores, and also uncover fresh new skin cells
- Think about your gut microbiome. The bacteria found in your intestines influences your overall health, especially your skin, and you want to stay healthy throughout your holiday!
SKIN CARE DURING YOUR TRAVELS
- Try to avoid harsh midday sun which can overheat the skin. If you want to tan, go out in the mornings or late afternoons
- Try to stick to your normal routine if you can, this will keep your skin in everyday tip-top shape
- Invest in travel bottles so that your favorite products are easy to reach and convenient to use and then stash away
- Carry facial wipes for a quick skin refresher that removes pollutants and dirt
- Don't forget to moisturise your lips! Because of low humidity in airplanes, our bodies will try to preserve water in our skin, which will dry out lips
- Remember your SPF (this is probably the most important thing with regards to skin care while traveling)
- Try a sheet mask at least once during your getaway for extra moisture
- Consider an anti-bacterial and hydrating facial mist spray
The air inside plane cabins is notoriously dry, which is not great for your skin, and combined with the stress of flying anywhere and touching surfaces likely teeming with other peoples' bacteria makes for a pimple-prone flying experience. That’s why you should always carry SkinSpring R3 Formulation with you on your travels.
SkinSpring is a 100% natural facial and body mist that gently tones, hydrates, and rejuvenates the skin. It’s ideal for skin that’s under travel stress because it’s active ingredient - Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)- combats dehydrated and dull skin, not to mention repairs damaged, burnt, infected and inflamed skin from overexposure to the sun and other irritating chemicals like pool treatments.
Benefits of using SkinSpring include:
☼ 100% Natural
☼ Anti-aging
☼ Anti-Microbial
☼ Anti-inflammatory
☼ Cell Repair
☼ Cruelty Free
☼ Eco-Friendly
☼ Hypoallergenic
☼ Vegan Friendly
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SKINCARE AFTER YOUR TRAVELS
Your skin's reaction depends on what climate you're coming from, but more than that, the low humidity of the plane air can lead to dry skin and make you more prone to breakouts. This may make your skin look dull and tired looking. Make sure to do the following after your travels so that your skin recovers quickly!
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
- Get some sleep
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods
- Put the breaks on booze
- Gently exfoliate your skin
- Pamper your skin with masks
Did you know that skin acclimatisation usually occurs over a period of about two weeks? This process is faster in response to heat, but slower in the cold so be kind to your skin, before, during and after your holiday!