Are you flying home for the holidays?  Air travel is all about packing, waiting in lines, lost baggage and highly regrettable seat selection.  Thankfully, there is one area where you can give yourself a helping hand: preventing the toll traveling takes on your skin.

Elemental Herbology Facial Souffle, Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture, Jurlique Hydrating Mist

Avoid unattractive and uncomfortable skin irritation and dehydration with a few simple steps:

(1) Apply an intense moisturizing cream that will act like a barrier between your skin and the recirculated air on the plane. I recommend Elemental Herbology’s Biodynamic Facial Souffle.

(2) Forget makeup to prevent possible irritation. Stash it in your carry on and apply it when you land. If you simply won’t leave the house without any on, try a tinted moisturizer. Dermalogica’s Sheer Tint Moisture is excellent because it has SPF 15, covers uneven skin tone and is oil-free.

(3) While you’re at it, forget the alcohol too. It’s a diuretic that will just increase dehydration. Drink water to help hydrate you internally, and carry a small bottle of Jurlique’s Lavender Hydrating Mist to soothe and hydrate externally.

Fly safe, arrive pretty!  What are your favourite flying tips?

by Stephanie O'Born