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Skin Bytes | "Jet Lagged Skin? Here's How to Travel Smart"
- jackievanzylcom
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
Whether you're off on a desert adventure or a city escape, travel can take a toll on your skin. From dry airplane air to changing climates and disrupted routines, your skin might be screaming for some extra TLC.
Let’s break down what happens to your skin while traveling—and what you can do to keep it glowing, hydrated, and happy no matter where you land.
✈️ What Travel Does to Your Skin:
Dehydration: Cabin air on flights is super dry, stripping moisture from your skin.
Increased oiliness or breakouts: Changes in climate, stress, or new environments can lead to congestion.
Sensitivity or redness: New products or water can disrupt your skin’s balance.
Puffiness: Long-haul travel and salty airport snacks can cause fluid retention.
🧳 Skincare Essentials When Traveling
No matter your skin type, a few travel-friendly items can make all the difference:
1. A Gentle Cleanser
Keep your skin clean without stripping it. Use a creamy cleanser if you’re dry or a gel cleanser if you’re oily.
2. A Hydrating Mist
Perfect for refreshing your skin mid-flight or after a long day. Look for ingredients like rose water, aloe vera, or hyaluronic acid.
3. Moisturiser
Opt for a richer cream for dry skin, or a light gel-based formula for oily or combination skin. Don’t forget the neck and under-eye area!
4. Sheet Mask or Hydration Mask
Pop one on after landing or before a big night out. Hydrating masks with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or aloe vera are great for tired, stressed skin.
5. Sunscreen
Especially important if you’re heading into the sun or snow. Choose a lightweight SPF 30+ that suits your skin type.
✨ Skin Type-Specific Tips
Dry Skin
Use a barrier cream on flights
Apply a hyaluronic acid serum morning and night
Mist throughout the day
Oily/Combination Skin
Keep blotting papers on hand
Use lightweight, non-comedogenic products
Detox with a clay mask once or twice a week
Sensitive Skin
Stick to fragrance-free, soothing products
Bring minis of your trusted products—don’t experiment on the go
Use calming ingredients like chamomile, panthenol, or centella asiatica
🧼 Simple Travel Routine
AM:Cleanser → Serum → Moisturiser → Sunscreen
PM:Cleanser → Hydrating mask (every few days) or Serum → Moisturiser
Extras:Face mist during the day, mask every 2–3 days, and drink lots of water!
Skin Bytes Tip:
Bring travel sizes of your favourite products so your skin doesn’t go into shock from new formulas. Consistency is key—even on holiday! 🌍💧
Happy travels, and don’t forget: glowing skin is the best souvenir.
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