In recent years, elaborate multi-step skincare routines have become more common on airplanes. Stroll down the aisle and you’re pretty much guaranteed to find at least one or two people donning a sheet mask or under-eye patches—or both. While you may not wish to devote your entire plane ride to perfecting your skincare regimen, a few steps could make all the difference when it comes to keeping skin hydrated while en route to your destination. According to Dr. Kellie Reed, a board-certified dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology in Austin, Texas, “airplane cabins notoriously have low humidity,” she says. “Dry air pulls moisture from our skin, which is why moisturizing is essential when traveling.”
Additionally, being at such a high altitude means being closer to the sun and UV rays, which can increase the risk of UV damage, explains New York City–based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green. Although Dr. Green is quick to note that “skincare in-flight can be incredibly effective, especially if you are on a long flight,” she and Dr. Reed stress the importance of establishing a solid skincare routine before flying. With that in mind, Dr. Green recommends “prepping the skin with non-drying products, including gentle cleansers, hydrating serums, and thicker moisturizers.” She also advises against the use of exfoliating products—for example, anything with salicylic or glycolic acids—to help further prevent your skin from drying out on the plane.
With all this in mind, it comes as no surprise that the low humidity and dry air can cause post-flight acne. However, there are several steps you can take to mitigate your risk of breakouts. “To reduce post-flight acne, avoid heavy makeup on flights and touching your face, cleanse skin after [your] flight, and moisturize,” says Dr. Reed.
Fortunately, you don’t need many products to keep your skin healthy and hydrated throughout the plane ride. Ahead, I’ve compiled a tried-and-true, short and sweet in-flight skincare routine that you won’t be embarrassed to do at 30,000 feet.
You’ve heard it time and time (and time) again: SPF is the most important step in one’s skincare routine—and you don’t want to skip it while in the air. What’s more, even before you step foot on the plane, applying sunscreen is key. “Higher altitudes come with closer proximity to the sun, and wearing sunscreen will protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier from damage,” says Dr. Green. She recommends choosing a sunscreen with at least SPF 50 and reapplying every two hours on long-haul flights.
With this in mind, I always keep the ultra-compact Supergoop Glow Stick in my carry-on. I especially love its easy-to-use, mess-free stick formulation, so I don’t have to worry about accidental
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