Whenever I travel, I always ensure I dial up my skincare rituals. Flying is extremely drying for the skin due to the air conditioning and pressure in the cabin. And as I suffer from Sub Type 1 rosacea, I need to take precautions to make sure my skin stays happy and hydrated to avoid any unwanted flares.
Even if you do not suffer from inflammatory or sensitive skin concerns like rosacea, travelling can play havoc on your skin. From climate & temperature changes, air pollution to what you consume. Not to sound like the fun police, but if you do not listen to your skin or take extra care looking after it, you may end up with stressed out skin while on holidays resulting in breakouts, flare ups, dryness or exacerbating existing skin conditions.
So, I have compiled my holiday skincare essentials and tips that can be implemented by everyone.
These are the steps I take before a trip, during the flight and once I get to my location. To help maintain a calm, hydrated, and glowing complexion, here is what works for me.
Skincare Preparation Before the Holiday
Cut back on Actives
Depending on the destination and length of time I will be there, I cut back on using any actives roughly a week out from the flight. This lessens the chance of my skin becoming too sensitive to environmental stressors that can cause skin inflammation.
Stock up on all AMPERNA® products
Of course my skincare essentials kit is based around our AMPERNA® probiotic - rich products.
TIP: I decanter my favourite [SUPACALM] SOS Daily Facial spray into a smaller bottle to have on hand during the flight for whenever my skin is thirsty for a quenching.
Organise my Ingestibles
I ensure I have everything I need for a comfortable flight packed into my Dosey Pill Organiser. What I always travel with, includes:
- Panadol
- Antihistamines
- Digestive Enzymes
- The Gut Co Sleep {well}
Kiri’s Holiday Skincare Tips and Essentials
On the Flight
- Fresh Skin, No Make up - I want my skin to breath while on the flight, and extra layers of make up can clog my pores and weigh my skin down. Before heading to the airport, I do my normal skincare regime in the comfort of my own bathroom.
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Liquids - It is no secret that I am a huge believer in hydrating your skin from within. Once I am assigned to my seat, I request water, green tea and a mocktail (if I am feeling fancy)
I do not drink alcohol, but I would advise you to skip the alcoholic beverages during a flight as the mix of altitude, air conditioning and alcohol can make you dehydrated and feeling worse for wear when you land. - In Flight Menu - Plane meals are usually packed with extra salt, so I always pick the healthiest option possible, whether it is fish and some fruit.
- Rosacea AMPERNA® Kit
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- What Is Inside my Beauty kit
- Cleanser and Moisture Travel Kit
- Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum (50mL)
- Pro+ Vitamin C serum
- Probiotic+ SOS Daily Facial Spray
- Pro+ Bio Soothing Day Mineral CC SPF15
- Reusable Cleansing Pad
- A handheld fan
- Sleep masks
- Noise cancelling ear plugs
- LED wand (to combat rosacea inflammation)
- My own pyjamas and lightweight blanket – as I have super sensitive and reactive skin.
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Kiri’s in-flight facial regime
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Trialling products - Because I am always researching and developing new products for our AMPERNA® community I like to test products out on myself first. I search for products that offer extra hydration, especially during a long-haul flight. I like to test hydrating eye masks, eye serums and face masks.
In saying that I highly urge you NOT to experiment with new products during your trip if you have not patch tested them first. - Skincare - After catching some much needed ZZ’s I like to refresh my face.
- I start by cleansing my skin using our [BALANCE] Ultra Gentle Soothing Cleanser, one of our cleansing pads and cool water.
- Spritzing my face with [SUPACALM] Probiotic+ SOS Daily Facial Spray feels incredible on freshly cleaned skin.
- I like to apply the [REPAIR] Pro+ Vitamin C next to slightly damp skin, going close around my eyes.
- I allow this to sink into the skin by cooling my face with my hand-held fan (I found mine on Amazon).
- I then go in with my LED wand, lightly pressing it all over the skin. LED lighting is particularly beneficial and a game-changer if you suffer from rosacea like me.
- Next I apply [RESCUE] Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum all over my face, including my lips and backs of hands as they become so dry when flying.
- Locking everything in with our [HYDRATE] Lightweight Soothing Emulsion.
- And if we are landing in our destination during the day the [HYDRAPROTECT] Soothing Day SPF15 is the final layer to my skincare regime.
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Skincare Tips During the Holiday (especially for sensitive skin)
- Stay hydrated. Drink at least 2Ls of water per day.
- Avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
- Limit too much sun exposure and always reapply SPF on your face and your body.
- Exercise and moving your body is key, however pick your timing wisely and do not head out in the middle of a day for a walk or run in the scorching heat.
- I like having my beauty kit on hand so I can cool my skin down throughout the day. Our [SUPACALM] and hand-held fan saved me on our last trip to Singapore.
- Small cotton face towels are great to blot your skin when out and about.
- Limit wearing make up through the day, especially if it is hot. The accumulation of sweat and make up can cause havoc for your skin and not worth the hassle (if I am being totally honest with you). Allow your skin to be free in all its glory while on holidays and save wearing make up for the evening or special occasions.
- My preference is an anti-inflammatory diet for battling rosacea flares so I try to keep to my regular eating style while on holidays – as best as I can depending on where I have travelled to.
- Sleep is imperative. Ensure you are getting as much quality sleep as you can while on holidays.
- Planning a spa day or facial? Make sure you choose a service you normally would back home. I am incredibly sensitive to essential oils so make sure you check with the therapist what oils they would be using, especially if you are getting a facial.
