6 Skincare Products You Should Always Travel With, According To Dermatologists
May 17, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
Traveling is fun and all, but if you’re not careful, it can do some real damage to your skin. This is especially the case with air travel. Think about it: Every time you board a plane, you’re exposed to stale, dry, recirculated air–even if it’s a quick 45-60 minute flight–which results in dry, dull skin, and the possibility of some pimples that weren’t there before.
“Traveling can wreak havoc on your skin—proper cleansing and hydration will help your skin manage the stress and keep it looking beautiful throughout your trip,” explains Doris Day, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center. “This means applying moisturizers; if you’re flying, use the special water sprays and drink water.”
But, dryness isn’t the only thing you have to worry about. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, an assistant professor in the dermatology department at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, says that you also have to protect your skin from increased sun exposure, too!
“You’re 10,000 feet closer to the sun and at a higher risk of a burn [when you’re in an airplane] than you are on the ground,” he tells Allure. “Studies have shown higher rates of skin cancer in pilots and flight attendants, so the same precautions should be taken if you’re traveling. You may be able to shut your window shade, but you can’t control everyone else’s around you.”
Good to know! Here are the products that dermatologists always bring with them when they travel: