Your Guide To A Travel-Friendly Skincare Routine

The one con that comes with travelling is that it messes with your skin. And for someone like me who has sensitive skin, it is a nightmare. Even slight deviance from the usual air quality, humidity, temperature, or sun exposure takes a massive toll on my skin. In our attempts to pack light, we often ignore skin care and carry travel-size products, forgetting that our skin has specific needs – these needs may vary based on the travel destination, and most importantly the mode of transport.

Airplanes are not skin-friendly at all, ever notice how your skin feels dry and dehydrated after a flight? Airports and train stations are also breeding ground for germs, leading to adult acne and flare-ups of uncomfortable skin conditions.

Your skincare routine should not be complicated or time-consuming, especially while travelling. Here are 5 ways how you can build a travel-friendly skincare regime.

1. Hydration Is Key

Use serums and moisturisers containing Hyaluronic Acid, even if you have oily skin. You can also keep a hydrating mist on hand for a quick burst of moisture. Always drink lots of water.

2. Keep Your Skin Clean

Carry unscented facial wipes in a zip lock. Use them whenever you feel like your skin is oily and has collected dirt. And avoid touching your face as much as you can.

3. Ditch Layered Makeup & Choose SPF

Avoid layering your skin with concealers, primers, foundation etc while travelling. Use a tinted moisturiser instead, or just stick to your daily day cream and SPF. Carry a tinted lip balm, good eye cream, mascara and your golden.

4. Maintain Your pH levels

pH is used to measure skin acidity on a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Our skin is covered with a protective hydrolipidic layer the average pH of which is around 4.7. When our skin’s pH rises towards alkaline levels, it triggers a chain reaction that results in trans-epidermal water loss, dehydration, and eventually inflammation. Opting for a pH-balancing toner restores the skin to its ideal state.

5. Never Compromise On Sleep

Sleep lets your skin recover from your day of fun in the sun and pollution. Not getting enough sleep while travelling can make your skin more prone to issues