Traveling is fun, but, it can be hard on your skin. From the dry air in the plane to the factors of temperature and humidity, the skin has to adapt to new environments. The good news? With the right adjustments to your routine, you will manage to maintain the good condition of your skin regardless of the weather and condition of the place you are being at.

In this article, we will consider basic travel skincare tips and how to change them according to the weather. Whether you are going to a hot ocean shore, a chilly mountain, or somewhere in the middle, all these tips and tricks will help keep the equilibrium and appearance of the skin during travels.

1. Know Your Destination’s Climate

So the first point in creating a good skincare routine for travelers is the climate of your target destination. Weather has a big impact on skin’s performance and, therefore, products should be included according to the productivity of the weather. This includes, however, is not limited to the following. 

• Hot and Humid: Excessive sweating and oil production may block pores which thus may cause breakouts.
• Cold and Dry: Due to a lack of humidity, your skin may become parched and flaky over time due to moisture loss.
• High Altitude: The air is thinner and drier so users will be subject to more sun which may cause the skin to burn out and become more prone to age.
• Windy or Rainy: Harsh weather including strong winds and rain can leave the skin sore or chapped.

Regardless of the conditions that prevail, you can memorize how your skin works in that climate and so adjust the conditioning products used for the skin.

2. Back to Basics: Cleanse, Moisturize, Protect 

Going on holiday makes us step out of our normal schedules and this can be quite stressful. However, the moment you remember to perform the simple skincare steps of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your face will be a healthy one wherever you are. So, always prepare for travel with these best practices. 

Cleansing  

Cleansing is essential to remove sweat, dirt, and makeup from your skin every day. Travel exposes your skin to many different harms, including fresh odor that new pollutants. Intercontinental travel can also wreak havoc on the skin. Thus, it is important to cleanse always. 

Tip: Avoid harsh, stripping products and instead go for regular foam. You may also carry a small laser or small pumps with micellar water or use cream instead.

Moisturizing

When the weather changes, considerable moisturizers are essential. Dehydration is caused by several factors including long flights which tend to suck out moisture in the skin, or a dry environment, and in such cases, the specific moisturizer used should have high hydrating factors to restore the moisture level in the skin.  

Tip: For tropical environments, carry a light moisturizer as well as a wealth of cream for a cold and dry environment.

Sun Protection

Whatever the weather, however, sunscreen is the order of the day. Skin is subjected to the damaging effects of sunlight regardless of how cloudy or cold the day is hence the need to wear sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 and above.  

Tip: Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is to be applied several times a day if need be particularly if one will be outdoors for most parts of the day and a travel lightweight, all-in-one, tinted sunscreen helps. 

3. Hydration is Important During Air Travel

No one needs to be reminded that a vast majority of aircraft cabin pressure is dry air at usual relative humidity levels of less than 20% which makes the skin feel stretched and dry. Some of the measures that an air traveler can take to help relieve the dry feeling include drinking water before, during, and after the flight. 

Pre-flight

The final skincare posterior to checking in but before boarding is usually more helpful than anything else during the flight itself: applying hyaluronic acid serum, for example. Such moisture will also keep the skin healthy and hydrated even on flights. A rich emollient will ensure moisture retention.

Tip: Apply a facial mist during the flight for a faster skin feel. It’s helpful even when you have makeup on.

In-flight

Do not wear any makeup on board, especially if it’s a long flight. Instead, you can put a hydrating sheet or a leave-in mask on and keep it moisturized. Remember to hydrate your skin from within as well by drinking a lot of water.

Tip: Actually, you might want to place a moisturizing lip balm and hand cream in your carry-on so they can be used at your destination and minimize dryness in these vulnerable areas.

Post-flight

When you have gotten off the airplane, first wipe your face with clean water or face wipes to get rid of the sweat and dirt, after which you put on your usual moisturizer and sunscreen. In case your skin still feels severely dehydrated, a serum or a thick cream would be best applied after hydrating facial mist for deep nourishment.

4. Getting Used to Hot and Humid Weather Conditions

Most of the time the effect of high humidity and hot weather will make you sweat and sting whenever you travel to a tropical climate. For this reason, your skin might become oilier or sweat more heat and this may bring about scarring of the skin or the formation of pimples. Sometimes it mostly concerns the skin care industry and its various As with hot and humid climates. Quite simply hair management, managing greasiness of pores.

Tips for Hot and Humid Climates:

• Switch to a gel-based cleanser: It is best to use an oil-free, lightweight gel cleanser as it is gentle enough to help with all that perspiration and greasy skin.
• Use oil-free moisturizers: Raid your stash for the lightest weight, oil-free moisturizers to prevent any additional shine. Such barrel creams hydrate the skin without making it oily through the incorporation of hyaluronic acid or aloe vera.
• Apply mattifying sunscreen: Select a sunscreen that gives a matt finish as it helps in controlling too much oil and protects against the sun’s rays.

Essential Products:

• Cleansers in gels or foam-type.
• Lightweight oil-free lotions.
• Mattifying SPS or Sunblock sticks, which are portable and convenient to use while on the move.

5. Adjusting for Cold and Dry Climates

Cold weather is usually associated with dry air, and this is the air that can strip the skin of its oils and cause it to feel very rough, itchy, or even flaky. Visiting colder climates should warrant a change in the skincare routine from hydration to prevention of skin moisture loss to the wind and other climatic elements.

Tips for Cold and Dry Climates:

• Layer your moisturizers: Begin with the application of a hydrating serum and then follow it up with a very good and dense moisturizer, which will help in trapping the moisture. Finishing off with an essential oil to nourish and protect the skin. 
• Avoid harsh exfoliants: Using scrubs more frequently than once every two months in winter precipitation to dryness may be detrimental and worsen it all the more. Moderately gentle exfoliation one to two times a week will also be adequate, so the skin will be healthy and radiant without causing any irritation.
• Protect your skin barrier: The body is accustomed to dry air, in cold winter weather we should use thick creams so that the moisture is not washed away from the skin.

Essential Products: 

• Creamy Cleansers and Moisturizer. 
• Glycerin or hyaluronate-containing hydrating serums. 
• Lip and barrier creams for chapped lips. 

Conclusion

When going on a trip, one does not have to forego a body care regime. It is possible to adjust to the changes of different environments and still maintain healthy skin, but that requires some planning and some quality products. These travel skincare tips will come in handy be it hot and humid or mountain cold and dry.

Above all, drink plenty of water, and engage the skin with skin care products, especially under the sun, regardless of the weather. Until the next encounter, happy packing, and glowing.