Skin Care Travel Tips

I'm always telling people to remember to wash their face at night and reminding them that sticking to a good skin care routine can make all the difference.  Well, when you travel that can be a challenge. Some folks like to pack all their full size products, or even travel size products, in their checked luggage so they will have everything they need when they get to their destination.  That's perfect!  It's exactly what I do!  But what do you do if you get delayed, or you miss a connection and unexpectedly have to stay overnight someplace without your luggage? What do you do if you have an overnight flight and plan to sleep on the plane?

I am going to share with you what I carry on the plane with me for overnight night flights, or in case of delays. Everything should fit into that quart size bag that the TSA requires.

My first tip doesn't go in a bag but it's a good one - drink lots of water! Alcohol and dry cabin air will make you dehydrated.

Another tip is to try to bring items that you can use before and after sleeping instead of trying to bring separate day and night products. This is just for the long plane flight, not your entire trip, so don't worry about missing say, your retinol, for one night. 

Your quart size zip lock baggie should have:

1.  Travel pack of face wipes.

Don't neglect washing your face - you don't sleep with your make up on at home so don't do it on the plane. You'll need to freshen up when you wake up as well so a travel pack of face wipes.

Good for your hands because you don't want to touch your face with dirty hands.

2. Eye cream

Keep the delicate skin around the eyes hydrated. If you can't find a sample size of you eye cream, no worries, most eye creams are in containers that are less than 3 ounces so carry on is not a problem. 

Also, in a pinch - or if you don't want to bring a separate moisturizer or you can't find a sample size of one you like - you can use your eye cream on your entire face. 

3. SPF  

This is one thing you don't want to skip - especially if you're going to try to sleep during daylight hours. UV rays do come the windows of the plane AND your so much closer to the sun at the higher altitude that you definitely want to protect your skin from the UV rays.

4. Antioxidant serum sample. 

If you can get one, definitely bring it on board! My personal favorite, SkinCeuticals, has these great little sample vials that I save and refill from the full size just for travel. Not only are they great for the carry on purpose of this article, but the vial holds enough serum for about two weeks so, unless you're on an extended vacation,  you'll have plenty for your entire trip.

5. Lip balm. You're most likely going to be dehydrated when you wake up and you may find that your lips are dry. Lip balm will make it all better :) and if you can find one with SPF you get bonus points!

6. Wisps. No, this isn't skin care related, but in lieu of toothbrush, toothpaste and running water, this are a great way to freshen up when you wake up on a plane. They don't take up much space so why not toss a few in!

7. Hair tie, hair pins - you know what to do with those.