Every Single Skincare Product You Need For Your Next Flight

The winter chill has seen many of us flocking to warmer climes for sun-soaked, relaxing breaks. All you need to do is take a quick peek at Instagram to see that for yourself. Yep, pretty much everyone is in Greece, or Sicily or Croatia … or so it seems.

If you’re planning to join them, then firstly, we’d like to say, we’re very jealous. Now that’s out in the open, let’s focus on keeping your pretty skin in great shape while you’re there.

Most important – sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! But your perfect skin plan has to start way before you hit the beach. First, you need to consider the flight.

Ultraceuticals Global Education Ambassador, Tracey Beeby says “There’s so many elements on a long-haul flight that will play havoc with our skin. From cabin air, the foods we eat, general travel stress and sleep deprivation. It’s no wonder we exit from customs looking far from fresh. But there are some simple tips we can try to keep the glow in our skin after our flight.”

Tracey’s tips for long-haul flights include:

Upgrade your moisturiser to a richer cream for longer flights as well as a good hydration serum. Add sparingly a small amount of your favourite hydration mask around the eye area to help last the distance of your flight and keep those fine lines exaggerated by dehydration away.

We like a little Freezeframe Boost Serum, $59. Feels awesome and makes skin fresh and glowing and (bonus!) firm.

Try to avoid the above air nozzle blasting directly on our face by turning it slightly to an angle away from the face and on a low setting. This will also help overcome dry, sore eyes which also make us look and feel worse.

Opt for a herbal tea or plain water – your skin will thank you for it when you land. If you really must drink to celebrate your holiday ahead with friends, increase your water intake or keep it to just one glass.

Add a dash (or three) of The Beauty Chef Hydration Inner Beauty Boost, $39.95.

Although not as big a risk of being in a car due to the size of windows, it’s best to apply sunscreen if you’re positioned in a window seat. Windows on planes do not block UVA rays associated with wrinkling and skin ageing. The dose of UVA is also much stronger at 20,000 feet. Apply a good protective daily moisturizer 50+ or block out before your flight that will last up to 24 hours as a safe measure. Close the window blind to avoid the sun’s rays when permitted.

Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF50+ Mineral Defence Face & Body Lotion, $59.

Keep the under-eye area well hydrated with a good hydration serum or energising hydration mask by dotting sparingly around the eye area. Use a balancing mist hydration spray also throughout the flight to keep your thirsty skin plump with hydration.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition, $79 – so ace it made our July Top 10.

Remember to keep your beauty essential liquids under 100ml when packing your carry-on luggage.

Once you’re there, like we said earlier, SUNSCREEN! Day in, day out and all over. A double cleanse both morning and night wouldn’t go astray either. Come on, it’s holidays – you have the time.

And our last tip top tip – enjoy every second. What’s life without joy eh? Send us your snaps. We’ll try not to die of jealousy.