Skin Protection While Traveling

With traveling to different environments — from very hot to humid —you should pay attention to the importance of taking care of your skin. Your skin is sensitive, and changes in the environment with free radicals and toxins can do damage to your skin. You must consider the fluctuating air quality from airplanes to hotel rooms.

It’s vital to take extra good care of your skin while you’re traveling. Just because you are away from home, it’s not an excuse to ignore your skin!

Here are some tips to keep in mind while traveling to help you take care of your skin:

1. Clean your face daily, washing off toxins and free radicals from your journey. The skin can absorb other toxins in new environments, and you want to make sure your face stays clean. Do not use soap on your face. Bring a cleanser that is gentle for your skin and good for your skin type. (Please see my recent post on how to determine your skin type.)

2. Use a toner replenishing solution that restores the PH balance to your skin, prepping the skin for your moisturizer.

3. Use plenty of moisturizer that is rich in natural exfoliaters such as papain enzymes and AHA’s along with antioxidants. This combination will remove unwanted skin cells while helping to nourish and contribute to the building block of the healthy cells. New environments can cause dehydration, which is bad for your skin. In a hot environment, make sure you use a light moisturizer, so it does not get sticky.

4. Try to exfoliate upon arrival to your destination. Then exfoliate your skin every 48 hours, turning over dead skin cells and replacing them with new ones. Look for a scrub combination with AHA, BHA and vitamin A to help with collagen building.

5. Don’t apply too much makeup. Wear something that is light and works perfectly for your skin type.

6. Drink plenty of water with electrolytes. It is important to stay hydrated.

7. Wear plenty of sunscreen. Remember the sun is the number one reason why we age. If you’re traveling with your family, make sure everyone wears sunscreen daily. Remember to reapply throughout the day!

8. For the person on the go, use cucumber water and ice cubes under the eyes to waken them up, so you don’t look tired.

Wherever you’re traveling, try to have fun, enjoy your new experiences and protect your skin! Then your traveling can become more wonderful.