Skincare Travel Essentials
As much as we truly love traveling, it can really take all our brain power. We may try and block out the fact that to get to our destination we’ll have to sit in a car for hours on end or take a plane ride for 8+ hours. We also tend to neglect the toll it takes on our skin. Not being able to wash your face properly, moisturize or do your gua sha routine during travel days feels like all your progress has gone down the drain. But don’t fret! We are here to provide you with the best skincare essentials that are easy to pack in your carry on so you leave the plane feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
First up we have the Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray. This is a life changer. This spray has hypochlorous acid which is naturally produced by the body's immune system and helps to clean stressed out skin, reducing redness. With this great product, you no longer need to wash your face with the dirty plane water, instead it feels so nice to just spray on your face and continue with the rest of your skincare routine. Facial spray really is the perfect solution for living in your clean girl era even when going through a not-so-glam travel day.
Next up we have the oh so popular, Mighty Patch . This is a miracle worker. We suggest sticking it on a blemish right away and leaving it on for about 4-6 hours for the best results. This process not only makes those pimples ready to go, but also helps target and remove whiteheads to leave your skin spotless. Feel free to just leave one of these patches on for the duration of your flight or ride, so that when you arrive at your destination you are feeling totally revitalized.
Following that we have a hydrating toner which helps your skin retain moisture and helps reduce flakiness, because we all know how dry our skin gets on planes. It also helps to remove oil, traces of dirt and bacteria. We recommend LANEIGE Cream Skin Refillable Toner & Moisturizer because this brand really is the best and comes in a cute mini travel container!
Most importantly we have sunscreen. We recommend Cerave Mineral Sunscreen which comes in a cute little stick form. You may not know this but you are exposed to UV rays during a plane ride and this can cause damage to skin. It is so important to wear and reapply sunscreen before and during a flight due to this fact so remember to pack your sunscreen in your carry-on next time!
Lastly, although not skincare, is Mielle Strengthening Hair Oil. This product fits right into the wellness portion of your routine on planes. For those who struggle with dry scalps on planes we recommend putting in this oil and leaving it on overnight to really help nourish your hair, leaving it shinier than before. Mielle is our favorite, it smells delicious and even helps to make your hair grow faster and longer. This is a must get for those who are trying to take better care of their hair and smell like you just went to a spa.
So, next time you are dreading a long flight or car ride, look at it as more of a self care opportunity with these products and you will leave feeling better than when you embarked!
If you have any recommendations for your favorite travel products let us know @theedgemag!