How to Take Care of Your Skin When Traveling: Essential Tips for a Radiant Glow

Imagine looking back at photos from your last trip, reminiscing about wonderful experiences and how vibrant your skin looked. Don't let luggage space constraints and fluctuating climates dull your holiday glow. Here's how to keep your skin looking beautiful while you travel.

Top Skincare Tips for Traveling

To maintain healthy skin while traveling, focus on the essential practices that will keep your skin radiant no matter where you are. Take a look at our top four skincare tips for traveling.

1. Hydrate

Heading to a gorgeous beach resort by air? A relaxing beach vacation can leave you feeling rejuvenated, but it doesn't always have the same effect on your skin. Drink plenty of water to reduce the dehydrating effect of dry airplane cabin air and long days in the sun.

2. Protect Your Skin From the Sun

Pack a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. For effective protection, consider choosing a physical sunblock, which contains active ingredients like titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide. Generously apply and reapply your chosen sunblock every two hours, especially if you have been swimming or sweating heavily. This will safeguard your skin from harmful UV rays.

3. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is essential for plump, glowing skin. By choosing your travel time wisely and using items like eye masks, noise-canceling headphones and a comfy pillow, you stand a better chance at getting the seven to eight hours of sleep you need to keep your skin radiant.

4. Avoid Wearing a Lot of Makeup

When you're traveling, opt for less makeup. Since airplane cabin air can dehydrate your skin, your makeup can start to look cakey and be more likely to lead to skin irritations or breakouts. Additionally, wearing less makeup means there is a lower chance of smudging and having to reapply during your travels.

Creating the Perfect Travel Skincare Routine

The key to creating the perfect travel skincare routine is simplicity. You don't need to abandon your existing routine completely — just simplify it. A simple yet effective skincare routine tailored for travel includes the following steps:

Cleansing
Applying Active Products
Moisturizing
Applying Physical Sunblock

Best Skincare Products for Traveling

When you assemble your travel skincare kit, you want to ensure it suits the climate. If you have combination or oily skin and are traveling to a warm environment, choose a lightweight hydrator to combat oil production. Select products like the HA5® Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator from SkinMedica or the SENTÉ® Hydrate+ Serum.

While warmer temperatures can leave skin oily, a cold and dry environment can dehydrate your skin. If you are, for example, planning a skiing trip, it's best to pack products that deliver deep moisture. The SkinBetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment deeply moisturizes dry and compromised skin.

If exfoliation is part of your normal routine, you can opt to exfoliate a few days before your trip. Use a gentle exfoliator like the SkinMedica® AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser that does not irritate your skin. A good exfoliator will reveal smoother and more youthful looking skin ready for exciting adventures. Alternatively, pack our small and lightweight SkinBetter AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads to exfoliate on the go.

Two Tips for Packing Your Skincare Kit

Now that you know which products you need, use these tips to expertly pack your skincare kit.

1. Pack Travel-Sized Products

When assembling your skincare kit, choose travel-friendly versions of your favorite skincare items. If your products are not available in travel-sized packaging, transfer what you can into smaller, TSA-approved containers. This lets you save space and keep your essentials in your carry-on luggage.

2. Use a High-Quality Toiletry Bag

A quality toiletry bag with compartments will keep your products organized and help prevent leaks. For extra protection against leaks, consider placing each product in a small zip-top plastic bag before packing it in your toiletry bag.

Browse Our Products and Assemble Your Travel Kit

SkinSpirit offers a wide range of medical-grade skincare products from industry-leading brands, catering to various skin types and concerns. Browse our inventory today to find the perfect products for your travel needs or book a free consultation to help you develop a skincare regime for your skin.