Can Air Travel Ruin Your Skin
Seven Tips to Staying Fresh-Faced While Flying
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New York, N.Y. (March 19, 2015) – So you’re getting ready to go on a vacation, or
perhaps you have to catch a red-eye for a quick business trip. Whatever the reason,
if you’re getting on an airplane, it’s time to double-down on your skin care, says
leading New York City dermatologist, Dr. Barney Kenet.
There are simple steps you can take pre, during, and post-flight so that whether it’s
business or pleasure, your skin lets you put your best face forward.
1. Pre-Pack -- Avoid the last-minute scramble trying to get your favorite lotion into
one of those little bottles. Keep a pre-packed, TSA compliant beauty bag at home
stocked with the essentials: face cleanser, moisturizer, and travel-size versions of
your regular makeup. Check out the website www3floz.com which features an array
of products in approved sizes.
2. Go bare -- Give your skin a break while flying. Instead break out your beauty bag
and apply light makeup when you arrive at your destination. If going completely
bare seems too daring, apply an oil-free moisturizer, a light lip gloss, and a good
blemish base before your flight. Try a lip product such as Neutrogena Naturals Lip
Balm to keep your lips moist. But, definitely skip foundation, eye makeup and the
rest of the works so they’re not sitting on your skin throughout your flight.
3. Bring Your Own Pillowcase -- Reduce your exposure to bacteria and allergens on
the plane. Pack a pillowcase in your carry-on and use it. Also, pack a light shawl that
you can use instead of the airplane blanket. Use anti-bacterial wipes on tray tables, as
well as on the phone and remote control when you get to your hotel room.
4. Choose Liquids Wisely -- Avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol. Sip green tea, mineral
water, or plain water without ice instead. If you can’t resist coffee or a glass of wine,
make sure to “pre-drink” an equal amount of water to keep your skin hydrated and
healthy.
5. Moisturize and Refresh -- Pack a multi-tasking product such as Aquaphor and apply
it to your lips, nostrils and cuticles to combat dry, germ-filled air that recirculates in the
airplane cabin. Consider packing a small washcloth in a baggie so you can dip it in
bottled water to refresh your face.
6. Pack Your Own Food -- Skip the salted chips and other junk-food snacks that can
play havoc with your skin. Instead, bring your own healthy snacks-- apples, carrots,
sliced turkey, low-fat cheese, unsalted nuts, for instance.
7. Finally, don’t forget the SPF 30 sunscreen -- Whether you’re headed for the beach, the ski slope, or planning to stroll the boulevards of Paris, you’re going to need it.
Dr Kenet adds, “Travel can be stressful and hard on the skin, but a few precautions can
help you stay on track.”
Dr. Barney Kenet web site: http://www.kenetmd.com/
Contact: bdotson@mannersdotson.com