IN-FLIGHT SKIN CARE: THE TLC YOUR SKIN NEEDS WHILST TRAVELLING
The countdown until your next getaway is on. Your bags are finally packed (and just about under the luggage allowance), you’ve managed to fit your full skin care, hair care
Yes, plane skin care is a thing – and something we all need to get on board with, STAT. Thanks to the reduction of oxygen and increase of UV exposure on an aircraft, flying can cause havoc upon our complexion. Whether travelling to the other side of the world or popping to a neighbouring town, the cabin’s recycled air wastes no time in sucking the moisture out of your skin, resulting into dullness, dehydration and an increase of break outs – and that’s all before the plane’s even landed.
But, luckily for us, short and long-haul flight skin care routines have become more luxurious and accessible than ever. Gone are the days where a pack of cleansing wipes was enough to keep you rejuvenated during your journey. Today, your skin deserves a lot more TLC.
With plenty of time to spare during the flight, there’s no need to cut no corners when it comes to your in-flight routine. Simply follow the steps below and your skin should survive every flight.
PLANE SKIN CARE ROUTINE
The reality is, how your skin is looking during the flight, will be an indication of how it will behave for the rest of your holiday. So, it’s important to get it right (first time). With that in mind, we’ve enlisted some extra help from our Cult content crew to share how they make their skin look and feel fresh at 30,000ft – and beyond…
SAY GOODBYE TO HIGH-ALTITUDE HYDRATION
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“Dry, parched skin (thanks cabin air!) is my ultimate in-flight fight... but what better skin saviour than Weleda’s Skin Food? I literally lather this all over my face, like a hot greasy mess. But once I’ve arrived at my destination, my complexion is moisturised, dewy and doesn’t look dehydrated at all! I love it.” –
FLY SKY-HIGH WITH SPF
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“SPF is non-negotiable – especially during a flight. With the sun’s UV rays significantly stronger when soaring in the sky, I can’t board a plane without my trusted bottle of Thank You Farmer’s Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF50+. Once I’m all checked in and waiting to find out what gate to go to, I take the time to apply the serum all over my bare face. But that’s not the last I see of the lightweight formula. I make sure to keep the bottle close by so that I can reapply during the flight. And then again once we have landed…
LOCK IN YOUR LIP’S MOISTURE
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“Although my skin suffers the consequences of short and long-haul flights (hello dryness), it’s my lips that make the true sacrifice – they quickly become cracked and chapped. So, you won’t find me without an on-the-go lip saviour (one that abides by all the airport security rules, of course). My must-have? COOLA’s Hydrating Lip Oil; the organic hydrating hero is not only infused with a blend of camellia, jojoba oils and vitamin E for a protective layer against drying cabin air but it’s also SPF-friendly so perfect for days by the pool...”
SPRTIZ IN THE SKY
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As if dry skin wasn't enough of a concern on the ground, it becomes even more of a task flying thousands of feet in the sky. To save on time and overall faff, I
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