While traveling is no doubt exciting, it can take a heavy toll on your skin because of the dry airplane air, exposure to different climates and a disturbed skincare routine that can leave your complexion looking tired and dull.
So irrespective of whether you are flying for business or pleasure, you would like to arrive at your destination looking your best. However, you have to contend with the environmental factors that can rob the skin of its glow.
Thankfully, you no longer need to stay cooped up in a grumpy ball in your room as jet lag can be easily tackled with a few hints and hacks. This blog will show you how to stay energized and refreshed to have the time of your life.
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Pre-Trip Sleep Schedule Adjustments
The best way to tackle jet lag is by taking steps to prevent it. You can gradually achieve this by regulating your circadian rhythms in a day or two leading up to the trip.
Start by getting plenty of uninterrupted sleep in the nights leading up to your flight. Proprtize sound sleep in order to be at your best on arrival. Facials focusing on skin barrier repair and hydration can also be of help.
Cruise Could Be A Good After Flight Cure
Getting adequate exposure to sea air and bright natural light at the right time after a long-haul flight can shift our circadian rhythms quickly and sleep better on a cruise holiday than on a land-based trip.
So before packing for your 2025 Caribbean cruise consider certain things to minimize the effects of jet lag such as using a hydrating sheet mask, reducing blue light exposure, staying hydrated and taking plenty of rest.
During The Flight
If you still have your makeup on, the first thing to do on your flight is to gently remove it along with the excess oil and grime with a cleaning wipe.
This will not only make your skin feel fresh but will also help in better absorption of the products you are using. Consider using hydrating cleansing towelettes which are saturated with micellar water to lift of stubborn makeup and dirt.
Being in close proximity to the ozone layer when soaring at high altitudes can expose the skin to harmful UV rays which can penetrate even through the window glass and damage the skin.
Spritz the skin with a light spray containing hyaluronic acid with an antioxidant rich serum and a nourishing balm to keep the skin moisturized. Avoid alcohol and coffee which will only exacerbate dehydration further, both during and after the flight.
Eye Care Products Are Essential
The dark circles which form under the eye due to jet lag always inhibit the skin to look refreshed. The baggy eyes could be due to less sleep or not keeping the skin and body hydrated enough.
Moreover, traveling so many hours without proper sleep only aggravates the problem further. Hence carry an appropriate optic product that targets these concerns and aims to treat them efficiently.
