You’re going on a long-distance trip and you’re overwhelmed? Feeling like you’re not sure how you will be able to continue with your beauty routine during and after your trip? This article is the right one for you. Scroll down to check some tips we prepared on how to prepare your skin for a long-distance trip.
Never forget the sunscreen
It’s summer, the time of year when we all want to show off our skin. We all like that sunkissed tan, so if you’re traveling to the seaside by no means avoid applying it. In case you’re traveling to a mountain destination, don’t make a common mistake by not using your sunscreen. People think that cooler mountain regions don’t require SPF, but that is so incorrect. Since you will be at greater heights, you need SPF even more, even if you don’t feel burning. You need to make sure that you are always wearing sunscreen no matter where you are going.
Always hydrate from inside and out
It’s always a good idea to drink water before and during your long trip. This way you make sure that your skin is hydrated from the inside. Long haul trips can especially be exhausting for your skin because you might forget to hydrate or you could sleep on the airplane. Make sure you remember drinking enough water. Also, bring your favorite moisturizer with you, so you can follow your beauty routine during the trip.
It’s hard to notice when your skin is dehydrated, but it will show on your face. It will look dry and dull, and it might even start to flake off. So don’t forget to hydrate from outside as well as inside!
Bring essential nourishing products with you
It’s a long trip, and you are going to be away from home for an extended period.
What should you do?
Should you forget about your beauty routine?
No! You should bring essential nourishing products with you in your suitcase. You should pack your favorite moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, hair tie and bobby pins, nail polish, tweezers, facial moisturizer, toner, and blotting papers.
Don’t forget to nourish your hands and hair
We often forget to take care of our hands and hair when we are on a long trip. But you should not! Here are some tips on how to nourish them.
Hands: Keep your hands hydrated by using hand cream or lotion every time you wash them. You can also use hand sanitizer if you don’t want to carry around a bottle of lotion with you.
Hair: Bring along a travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and styling products that work for your hair type so that you don’t have to worry about forgetting them at home.
Extra tip: consult with your dermatologist about long-trip skin preparation and get the best advice.
Bring something for your undereye circles
When you’re on vacation, it’s the perfect time to give your skin some TLC. There are a few things you can do to keep your skin looking its best while you’re away from home.
First, make sure that you pack a nourishing cream or serum for your undereye circles. Your eyes will thank you and you’ll be able to enjoy the rest of your trip without having to worry about your skin.
Avoid using too much makeup
The skin needs to breathe when you are on vacation. Avoid using too much makeup and instead, use skin nourishing products that will help your skin feel healthy and refreshed. Prepare some wet wipes for your plane trip and make sure you clean any sweat or dirt from your face. There is no need for makeup if you’re going to travel for hours and you might even want to sleep, so excessive mascara or fake lashes are redundant.
Adapt to the local weather conditions
Some of the most important things to do when traveling to a new destination are to adapt to the local weather conditions. This is true for both your skin and your clothes. If you’re going to a hot and humid place, you want to make sure you have a light moisturizer and not a heavy one. This piece of advice is especially useful if you’re goif¡ng on some trekking trip to India or something similar. In case you are visiting cold climate countries, make sure you have something heavier because cold weather can make your skin very dry and itchy.
Now that you know all this, make sure there’s a compartment in your suitcase where all of your essential beauty and nourishing products can fit. With good organization, your skin will be prepared and you won’t have to give up on your beauty routine.