While you’ve been busy traveling, relaxing, and having fun during this vacation season, your skin has faced a bit of a tough time. Exposure to different climates, time zones, pollution, sun, and flights can all wreak havoc on your complexion. Here are some super easy post-travel skincare tips for the ultimate lazy gal (or guy), so you can keep that vacation glow long after you’ve unpacked:
1. Rehydrate from the Inside Out
Long flights, climate changes, and the stress of busy schedules can leave your skin feeling dry and dehydrated. If you’re feeling lazy, do these to hydrate and revive your complexion:
Drink Water: Start by drinking plenty of water to replenish lost moisture. Aim for at least eight glasses every day.
Hydrating Foods: Add foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and leafy greens to your meals. These are high in water content and can help boost your skin’s hydration levels.
Hydrating Mist: Keep a hydrating facial mist handy to refresh your skin throughout the day. Look for mists with rose water, aloe vera, or hyaluronic acid.
2. Give Your Skin a Deep Clean
After a trip, your skin likely has buildup from sunscreen, makeup, sweat, and pollution. A deep cleanse is essential to reset your skin so get up and do it!:
Double Cleanse: Do a first cleanse to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, then cleanse again to remove any remaining impurities.
Exfoliate: This is important to reveal fresh, radiant skin and to ensure your skincare products penetrate effectively. Use a mild exfoliant to slough off dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. If you don’t have any exfoliant, use a clay mask. No clay mask either? Gently massage your face with a damp washcloth and cream cleanser.
3. Replenish Moisture
Your skin may need some extra moisture after the drying effects of travel. Proper moisturizing will work wonders so if you manage to cleanse, take the extra minute and apply some hydration:
Hydrating Serum: After cleansing and exfoliating, apply a hydrating serum with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin. These ingredients attract moisture to your skin, keeping it plump and hydrated.
Nourishing Moisturizer: Lock in moisture with a rich, nourishing moisturizer. Look for one that contains ceramides, peptides, or natural oils to strengthen your skin barrier and protect against environmental stressors.
4. Focus on Brightening
Travel can leave your skin looking dull and uneven. Bring back your glow with a brightening treatment. If you really can’t with this step, skip it and do it tomorrow. But remember to sneak it in before moisturizing!
Vitamin C: A vitamin C serum can brighten your complexion and reduce any dark spots or pigmentation caused by sun exposure.
Eye Cream: Remember to treat your eyes. The delicate skin around your eyes can show fatigue after a trip. Use an eye cream with caffeine or peptides to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
5. Protect Your Skin Moving Forward
Once your skin is back on track, it’s important to protect it from future damage:
Sunscreen: A must, even after your trip. Apply sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 daily to protect your skin from UV damage and prevent premature aging.
Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.
Keeping your post-travel skincare routine simple and effective will help maintain your skin’s health and glow. By rehydrating, cleansing, and nourishing your skin, you’ll be able to undo the effects of travel and keep that radiant glow long after your vacation ends. So go ahead, travel beautifully, and know you can revive your skin when you return home.
But, if you really just can’t, feel free to book a facial with me 😉