Nothing beats the stomach flips of excitement you experience when the pilot turns on the final seatbelt sign before landing. But what happens to your skin on a flight means it can look a little worse for wear when you arrive at your destination, especially if your travel-sized minis aren't targeted troubleshooters.
Most of the problems your skin faces are the result of dry cabin air and low air pressure.
“At 30,000 feet, humidity in an aircraft cabin drops to around 20%, while the humidity our skin feels comfortable in should be around 40-70%.”
This means that the skin on your face and body can become incredibly dehydrated, even on a short-er flight.” And the consequences can appear in the form of oily skin, breakouts and puffiness, as the skin desperately tries to hang on to water and compensate for the arid conditions. However, according to experts, you can do plenty to keep your skin protected and post-flight breakouts at bay.
So my advise to you - as soon as your reach your final destination, head to the bathroom and cleanse again using your detergent-free, gentle cleanser.
Next, exfoliate! I know for fact, that even short flights can leave my skin looking lacklustre by the time I land.
I use vitamin mask to intensely moisturise my skin, so that skin looks fresher and friendlier.
To me, this 5-fold formula replenishes my skin’s water reservoirs and lifts additionally. The mask also has collagen-stimulating and anti-inflammatory properties, so It strengthens my natural skin barrier and makes my skin more resistant. It also balances the skin’s own sebum production.
If there's anything I'd suggest, is to take care of your skin at all times. Especially when you reach your age after 40. Nothing beats healthy and fresh-looking skin. Forget about all the artificial and non-natural looks. Be natural and proud of what you've got.
In a world full of fake's, this is above all important.
Until next time, S.
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