Travelling is all fun and games until your skin decides to pull a number on you
Because tending to skin becomes extra hectic when you are constantly on the go.
Keep it the Usual and Simple!
People might harbour a penchant for going creative if not too audacious at times, but on travels, skincare should be kept to the bare minimum without compromising the basics. Ditching normal skincare could be a reason for acne and breakouts besides triggering irritated skin and eczema. Perhaps a wise decision to skip makeup when you suspect a day ahead where you would be incapable to wipe clean the smudged and blotched makeup.
Identify the True Skincare Essentials
To narrow down the list, focus on the elementary and the essentials. If you are travelling to the mountains, sunscreen and moisturiser are imperative to carry. For travelling to the remotest fringes, face wipes, cleanser and night lotion are the must-haves. Again, for the dryer regions, a bottle of face mist spray could be your saviour.
Be sure to pack the skincare medications, of course, when travelling to keep at bay any risk of flare-ups and aggravation of pre-existing problems.
Steer Clear from Hotel Products
Soaps and lotions provided by hotels could be a bummer since these are barely preserved in good conditions and most often end up brutally damaging the skin. A typical bathroom product would be high in sulphates which would essentially suck out the moisture content from hair and skin.
If you read the label carefully, you would find about the other chemical preservatives and artificial fragrances that could trigger an allergic reaction. This is where BYOP is necessary but, nonetheless, read the label before settling on the purchase.
Trust the Boon of Carrying a Humidifier
Portable humidifiers are a blessing if you are staying in arid regions or anticipating prolonged exposure to air conditioning, be it in hotel rooms or transportation. Humidifiers also remedy dry and patchy skin. Also, if you have sunburns, a cool mist humidifier could be the saviour!
Since travelling might induce fatigue and insomnia which visibly affect skin, a humidifier could be used for optimum comfort and relief.
Be Attentive to Eyes and Lips
Enduring extreme weather conditions and travelling through time zones could bear an adverse effect on the eyes and lips. Itchy eyes with dark circles, redness and puffiness and dry, chapped lips are common issues. Carry mini balms and revitalising gels for eyes to complete the skincare ritual.
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