As anyone who has flown is painfully aware, the recycled air, lack of moisture and germs on board can send your skin into meltdown. Indeed, the pressure and dehydration of the plane can leave your skin dry and saggy, so when you travel on long-haul flights, sticking to your skincare routine is essential. With this in mind, with the help of The FaceBible, conveniently based near Heathrow Airport, here are 6 IDEAL essentials for an in-flight skincare routine.
FRAGRANCE FREE MAKE-UP WIPES
It’s advisable that you take your makeup off before boarding a flight because the cabin air can dry out your skin. Use natural or fragrance-free makeup wipes that are free of alcohol and drying sulphates to remove any makeup before you board the plane. You can also use them to help refresh your face before applying your makeup once you get to your destination. As well as being fragrance free, eco-friendly and biodegradable makeup remover wipes are now readily available, which is reassuring for the eco-conscious consumer.
ROSE WATER SPRAY
The world’s most romantic flower does more than get you in an amorous mood. Indeed, rose water is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Instantly refresh your face and give it a gorgeous dewy look by using rose water spray as a pick-me-up throughout your flight to revive your skin
SHEET MASK
To ensure your face stays hydrated on the plane, invest in a good sheet mask. If you want one that will give your skin a soothing effect, be sure it has ingredients like watermelon extract, and hydrating amino acids.
Make sure you’ve completely removed your makeup so you work with a clean canvas. Don’t throw the sheet mask packaging away as you can still use it later. After 20 minutes of wearing the sheet mask, or as recommended by the product, take it off while maximizing the use of the remaining serum. Don’t forget to follow this by putting on a moisturizer to seal in the hydration and combat dry skin that’s common during flights.
Doing it on the flight can be super relaxing and pass the time pleasingly. Just make sure you don’t give adjacent passengers a fright!
BLOTTING PAPERS
Seeing as though excess oil (caused by those changes in air caused by cabin time) can trigger breakouts for acne-prone skin, blotting papers are a great product to turn to. Oil usually begins to show up around your chin, forehead, and cheeks by mid-morning, so having blotting papers nearby should save the day and have you looking fresh when you disembark the flight. Consider opting for actual paper blotters that are made out of naturally-derived and biodegradable material.
SERUM
To safely arrive at your destination looking bright and refreshed, use a serum with vitamin C or antibacterial properties, which is particularly welcome on a germ-filled flight. The serum penetrates skin deeply with a strong shot of all the good cleansing stuff your face will be craving after time in the air.
For optimal in-flight skincare, including the best hyaluronic acid serum in your routine is essential. This powerhouse ingredient ensures intense hydration, helping your skin maintain its moisture balance and leaving you with a radiant and refreshed complexion upon arrival.
Preferably, it’s worth choosing a face serum with antioxidant properties to protect your skin from environmental stress, which is highly needed on board. Aside from vitamin C, look for these stress-fighting ingredients in your antioxidant serum:
- Vitamin E
- Resveratrol
- Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
- Tocopherol
- Green tea
BRONZING PRIMER
If you’ve spent most of your flight sleeping, then a bronzing primer can give your skin the reboot, glimmer and glow you need. Look for one with natural ingredients and oil-free credentials for sustained, stunning results.
STERILISATION POUCH
Doing your skincare routine on board will require you to get your hands in contact with your bag, phone, and other items that are potentially full of dirt and bacteria before touching your face. If oil, dirt, and bacteria transfer onto your face, your skincare routine will be rendered useless, and you may even end up having adverse skin reactions and acne breakouts.
To keep all your beauty products clean and germ-free, store them in self-sealing sterilization pouches. These products are popular among dentists, tattoo artists, and nail technicians who also need to store their tools carefully. You can get yours on order today, too, from reliable retailers.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Taking care of your skin on board is key to a happy and stress-free flight. Hence, don’t forget to bring these essentials with you to combat the many effects of flying and keep your skin supple and hydrated.
Now you’ve got your inflight skincare sorted, let’s deal with some other aspects of your journey. Check out these 7 IDEAL ways to make your next flight stress free…you can thank us when you land.