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A beauty expert has revealed ways to fend off the negative effects travel can have on your skin – including dehydration after a long flight and SPFs that’ll minimise sun damage while you’re on the beach.
Franchesca Villar, Beauty Editor at Cosmetify, has created her ultimate guide to better holiday skin, including a flight-proof skincare regime to ensure travellers arrive at their destination looking and feeling fresh.
Research by Cole Dermatology suggests that plane cabins often have moisture levels beneath 20 per cent; the expert says just getting in the air could put you on a one-way ticket to dry skin.
She explains: ‘This dryness can cause skin dehydration, making it feel tight and uncomfortable. When the skin loses hydration, it becomes flaky and irritated, something you’ll likely want to avoid on holiday.’
Here, Villar lists how to approach every stage of your holiday to ensure your skin looks fabulous while away.
BEFORE YOU BOARD
Villar says that prep in advance of a flight, particularly a long-haul one, can make all the difference to how your skin feels when you land.
She explains: ‘A flawless complexion starts before boarding, so preparing in advance can be the perfect way to ensure you feel and look radiant on your holiday.
Preparation is everything to head off the impact travel – from dehydrating flights to strong sunshine – can have on your skin
‘Having a base routine that involves deep hydration, gentle exfoliation, and skin-loving nourishment before will keep that glow going strong.’
It’s all about replenishing moisture when you’re 30,000 ft in the air too. She says: ‘Flying zaps moisture from your skin, leaving it dry and dull. Layer hydration before boarding with a rich moisturiser, hydrating serum, and facial mist to lock in moisture.’
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KEEP THE GLAMOUR AT 30,000FT
EXPERT VIEW: ‘If you are planning to look glammed up on your flight, avoid powders as they can settle into fine lines and make your skin look dry.
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‘Face masks on flights have become the new craze, with everyone hoping a last minute attempt will save their skin.
‘Sheet masks may seem like a travel luxury, but cabin air can cause them to dry out faster, pulling moisture from your skin rather than replenishing it.
‘A better alternative? Apply a rich, hydrating moisturiser or a sleeping mask before boarding to create a moisture barrier.
‘Products containing hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or glycerin help to trap hydration and protect the skin from the harsh effects of cabin air.
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GET THE SPF RIGHT
EXPERT VIEW: ‘Not only for laying on a beach, SPF is an essential even before taking off, as ‘flying exposes you to higher UV radiation, especially in window seats.
‘Make sure to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen before takeoff to protect your skin from damage.
‘While UV rays can pass through aeroplane windows, the amount of exposure is minimal compared to spending a day in the sunshine.
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MAGIC MISTS
EXPERT VIEW: ‘Instead of following the trends, opt for light misting with a hydrating facial spray throughout the flight rather than relying on sheet masks. This ensures your skin stays plump and refreshed upon landing.
‘A hydrating facial mist infused with ingredients like rosewater or aloe vera instantly refreshes tired skin, keeping you glowing from takeoff to touchdown.’
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BANISH DRY HANDS AND LIPS
EXPERT VIEW: ‘Cabin air dries out lips and hands quickly, so make sure to pack a nourishing lip balm and hand cream to keep your skin soft and hydrated.
‘Whilst your face is important, remember the rest of you also deserves love when flying.
‘Keeping a travel-sized hand cream and hydrating lip balm in your hand luggage makes it easy to keep reapplying throughout the flight.
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DRINK THE RIGHT THINGS
EXPERT VIEW: ‘Drinking plenty of water combats dehydration, keeping skin plump and healthy. Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol, which can make dryness worse.
‘Clear, glowing skin is not just about the products you use on your face; what you do day-to-day matters too.
‘Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, taking multivitamins and plenty of water will show up on your skin just as much as a fancy serum will.
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