Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, being away from home has a tendency to disrupt routines, including skincare. Air travel, jet lag, and unfamiliar hotel bedding can negatively impact the health of your skin, so it’s especially crucial to stick to your skincare routine as much as possible when traveling. Here are some tips to ensure you arrive back home with the same radiant complexion you left with:
- Pack travel-size versions of your regular products
One of the worst things you can do for your skin is introduce new products while traveling. Instead of buying travel-size cleansers, toners, and moisturizers in a different brand, choose travel-size bottles (3.4 ounces or less) and fill them with your regular products. Even better, see if your products are available in travel size containers, like Décel’s Skin Care Travel Kit, which contains mini versions of our entire skincare routine.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
It’s no secret that air travel is brutal on your skin—depressurized air is incredibly dry, sucking moisture from your skin and leaving it dull and lifeless. Keeping your skin hydrated is key to looking your best on your trip, so apply moisturizer before boarding and be sure to drink plenty of water during the flight and throughout your trip to look your best in all your travel photos.
- Wear minimal makeup on the plane
People wear pajamas on planes, so there’s no shame in skipping your full makeup routine for your flight. That arid cabin air can lead to clogged pores, so let your skin breathe for the duration and wait to apply makeup once you reach your destination.
- Skip the alcoholic drinks
A cocktail might be tempting to soothe your nerves while flying, but alcohol dehydrates your body and can lead to a tired, dull complexion when you arrive. Stick to water instead, which will keep you hydrated during the flight, and try to moderate your alcohol intake for the duration of your trip.
- Take your travel skincare kit on board
Instead of packing your travel-size skincare products in your checked luggage, pack them in your carry-on bag. Not only will you be able to freshen up on the plane before it lands, but you’ll also have it in your possession on the off chance your luggage is misplaced. Lost baggage is bad enough, but having to rely on hotel-provided skincare products or something you grabbed at the pharmacy is even worse.
- Stick to your skincare routine, regardless of your itinerary
Maintaining your daily skincare routine isn’t difficult if your trip involves relaxing by the beach all day, but trips heavy on sightseeing can alter your normal schedule and allow routines to slide. No matter how late you arrive back to your hotel, or how early you have to wake up in the morning to take a tour, make sure to carve out time for your entire skincare routine—your glowing vacation selfies with thank you.
Décel’s Skin Care Travel Kit isn’t just for travel
While Décel’s Skin Care Travel Kit will last for an entire three-week trip (when used twice a day), it comes in handy in a variety of other situations. Store a kit in your gym bag to freshen up after a workout, or in your office desk for mid-day rejuvenation. Our chemical-free products are specially designed to control acne, improve skin tone, clean and tighten pores, and restore moisture for a radiant complexion. Whether you’re traveling or simply living your daily life, Décel’s skin care products will help you look your best.
