Long haul flights take a toll on you in many ways. Beyond jetlag and its attendant disorientation, a long trip by air can also have several negative effects on your skin, leaving it looking dry and dull.
- Wipes
Not just facial wipes to cleanse your face and keep your skin fresh, but also perfumed wipes to keep you smelling good. Itβs a long trip and youβre not going to be able to take a shower. In addition to this, it is also wise to have a supply of antibacterial wipes, with which you can wipe surfaces like seat arms and safety belts etc. Take note that airplane aisle seats are the worst for germs.
- Water
For long haul flights, dehydration comes with the territory and in order to avoid its risk, you need to take along your own supply of drinking water. You cannot rely on what will be given to you on the plane to be enough. Drink lots of water before the flight and at least a small-sized bottle every hour. The added advantage is the movement frequent toilet visits will afford you, which is necessary during long flights.
- Moisturisers
Without fresh air in the encapsulated environment of a plane and the air conditioning on, your skin can become dehydrated during a long flight. Good moisturizing products are among the things beauty pros wonβt travel without and neither should you. You can find instructions for using them in many how-to videos for cosmetics. It is important to keep your face, hands and nails well moisturized during the flight. Have a rich lip balm handy too.
- Eye Cream
Applied just before your plane takes off, a good, rich eye cream will protect the skin around your eyes from the harsh pressurized air for the long haul and ensure that you get off the plane without tired-looking, puffy eyes- even if you sleep during the flight.
- Concealer
Wearing make-up when you have a long flight to take is not a good idea, but carry a concealer along with you to give your face a fresh look, just before you reach your destination. Yes, you can use a concealer without first applying foundation. Add a touch of a good moisturizing lipstick and youβre good to go!
Carrying these five essentials on long flights will ensure that you donβt just look good at the end of it, but also feel good. When youβre arriving anywhere new, you need to be ready to make an impression. Whether youβre taking an economy flight for a business trip, or making a splash in Dubai, thereβs nothing to say you shouldnβt go through airport customs feeling fabulous!
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