With summer right around the corner, many of us have planned our holidays, well who doesn’t need a getaway right now?! We all just want to relax on a beach forgetting all our domestic and work-related woes. The whole mood of a holiday is extremely exciting, to get time with your loved ones, pack the right outfits, get your camera out which you’ve been waiting to use. But from all the items in your suitcase, have you rechecked your skincare? are you ready to avoid travel effects on your skin?
That’s right, wherever you plan to go, the temperature, air pressure, diet everything is going to change and it will affect your skin. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, get a good glance at these points below, and you’ll know exactly what to equip yourself with on your holiday to cure travel effect on skin.
Climate
Firstly, you need to educate yourself about the place you’re going, to and how the climate going to be. Accordingly, get the right sunblock for yourself. It’s always better to go heavier on SPF while you travel and keep the makeup on a low. Too much makeup can make it harder for you to handle your skin when you’re on a flight or on the road.
Diet
You do not want to count calories when you travel and just indulge in all those cravings you’ve been yearning for. There is no harm in enjoying your comfort food once in a while, however from everything that you eat, it’s a must to mainly avoid greasy and oily food. That can be poison for your skin, with the sun and sweat, oily food can lead to a bad break out.
Beauty Sleep
When you’re on vacation, the alarm ringing is not your concern. You’re going to sleep late and wake up when your eyes open, as it should be on a holiday. Try and catch that Zzzs as much as you can, your skin needs the sleep you’ve been missing out on. A good 8 hours of sleep can do wonders to those puffy eyes and dull skin.
After Trip Affects
Once you’re back, it’s always better to take another two days before you’re back into the grind. Getting back from your holiday and immediately joining work Is never a good idea. Take those two well-deserved days to pamper your skin and get the holiday hangover down. Here are some simple and easy ways to look after your holiday skin in the comfort of your home.
Exfoliate
Do not shy away from this one, you need to scrub those pores for all the impurities that have been collected deep within. Get the right exfoliator for your skin type and just scrub like there is no tomorrow.
Hydrate
Apart from drinking lots of water, you need to add an extra bit of hydration with the right amount of moisturizer and cream. A simple organic cream can do wonders when you require the right moisturization, a gentle rub twice a day and you’re good to go.
Mask on!
If exfoliation leaves your skin red and swollen, you can even try exfoliating masks, they’re easy and do not require any scrubbing. Or get a mask to rejuvenate, and clear out the tan. We are spoilt with options and brands, so go ahead and take advantage of all the variety of masks and resolve the issue your skin has been giving you post the holiday.
Now you easily plan your trip stress-free, all you have to remember is that when you’re unwinding and forgetting all the worries, your skincare is nothing you can afford to forget. A few such gestures can keep your skin healthy and hearty longer.
