Dry skin care during travel

When planning trips, we usually think about tickets, entertainment, and luggage. And how often do we think that we need to take care of our skin when we travel? Although when traveling to warm countries, especially with children, we believe that mothers do not forget the necessary sun protection measures. However, it does not matter whether we travel to warm countries or to snowy mountains, not only ourselves, but also our skin needs to adapt to the new environment. And the skin has to experience a lot of challenges – dry airplane air, climate changes, exposure to sunlight, wind and water. Therefore, dry skin care during travel is no less important than sun protection.

More than once, we have had to feel how a plane flight or constant stay in different climate zones “tires” the skin. Therefore, over time we have discovered several ways to mitigate this effect as much as possible. In this article, we will share how to take care of dry skin during travel and what care products to have on every trip to keep your skin healthy regardless of the environment.

Dry skin care during travel. Why does the skin get dry during travel?

Dry skin is a common problem when traveling, even for those who don’t normally have skin concerns. Therefore, dry skin care during travel is a very important part.

One of the main reasons is the effect of different climate zones and rapid weather changes. Air humidity can vary greatly. In drier climates, there is a lack of moisture, so it is “pulled” from the skin, causing it to dry out or even shrivel. In colder regions, heaters dry indoor air, and in warm regions, air conditioners are used. Both reduce indoor humidity, which also dries out our skin.

Sudden temperature changes stress the skin because it has to adapt quickly to the changed environment. In addition, such changes affect the skin’s protective barrier, i.e. the skin loses lipids that help retain moisture. This not only promotes moisture loss but also increases the skin’s sensitivity to external factors.

Another reason for dry skin during travel is the dry air on airplanes. The humidity level in airplanes can drop as low as 10-20%, significantly lower than normal levels. This causes dryness and an unpleasant feeling of stretching the skin. We have definitely felt it more than once. Although we try to drink as much water as possible during flights, it does not always help.

Long journeys by car, bus or train also dry out the skin, especially if air conditioners or heaters are used during the journey. As we mentioned earlier, they strongly affect the condition of the skin.

And, of course, the skin is exposed to the sun, wind, sand, water, and cold during travel.

We probably don’t need to convince you anymore that dry skin care is very important when traveling. Below we will discuss what daily skin care should be while traveling.

Daily care for dry skin during travel

While traveling often, we have learned how to take care of our skin to keep it healthy no matter where we travel. Here are some tips for daily care:

Gentle cleaning. Since the skin becomes more sensitive during travel, you should choose gentle cleaning products that do not damage the skin barrier.

Moistening. Moisturizing your skin while traveling is very important. Take care of moisturizing creams. You can also moisturize your skin with special face or body mists during your trip.

Environmental protection measures. When traveling, even in winter, it is necessary to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. We recommend taking products with SPF with you on all trips. You can learn more about SPF products in our article Why should you use sun cosmetics?.

Face masks. We often enjoy trying different face masks while traveling. Sometimes we indulge in them at spa centers, and other times we treat our skin in the evenings before bed in the hotel room. Additional skin hydration certainly won’t hurt.

Hand and lip care. Probably most of the time, when we go on trips, we forget that we need to take care of the skin of our hands and lips. Although both hands and lips also suffer from dryness during travel. So put moisturizing hand cream and lip vaseline or a moisturizing lip mask in your luggage.

How to take care of the skin when the climate zones change?

As we have already mentioned, we inevitably face skin challenges when traveling with strong changes in climate. The skin struggles to adapt quickly and loses its ability to retain moisture. For example, we remember when we had to fly from wintery Lithuania to hot Asia. At first it was cold, the skin was irritated by the heating and dry air on the plane, and after landing in the tropics, it suddenly became humid and hot. Already on the same day, we felt the skin stretching, drying, and the body was asking for hydration. Here are the ways we’ve discovered to help you cope with the effects of a rapidly changing climate on your skin:

Adapt your skin care routine to your destination. If you’re traveling from a cooler climate to a warmer climate, we recommend choosing moisturizers with a lighter texture that don’t weigh the skin down. They will not only moisturize the skin, but also protect against clogging of pores. And, conversely, if you are flying to cold regions, take care of oilier skin moisturizers. They form a protective shield that protects the skin from the cold.

Skin care during travel. Especially if you are traveling by plane, car or train for a long time, try to moisturize your skin as often as possible. Of course, you don’t need to apply facial skin creams often. However, as we mentioned before, you can keep moisturizing your face with a special mist. Well, don’t skimp on moisturizing creams for the skin of the body, hands, and lips, this way you will avoid dehydration during the trip itself.

Don’t forget the water. As climate zones change, drink as much water as possible during your trip. Drinking water helps maintain moisture balance throughout the body, including the skin.

Our recommendation for dry skin

You probably already know that we have a great friendship with DERMEDIC skin care products. We have been using the products of this brand for some time not only for ourselves, but also for children.

We highly recommend trying DERMEDIC SUNBRELLA sun protection products for the whole family, there is a special DERMEDIC SUNBRELLA BABY line for little ones.

Well, we can’t travel without these extremely moisturizing DERMEDIC CICATOPY products.

DERMEDIC CICATOPY moisturizing face cream

DERMEDIC CICATOPY moisturizing face cream provides long-term hydration, creates a protective barrier on the skin and protects against environmental influences. By the way, it is suitable for allergic and atopic skin. What we like most is that this cream does not leave an oily film on the skin and is absorbed very quickly.

• The cream is intended for daily care of dry, very dry and allergy-prone skin.
• Provides a long-lasting moisturizing and nourishing effect.
• Creates a protective barrier on the skin, strengthening and restoring the skin’s natural hydrolipidic layer.
• Especially suitable for atopic skin.
• Absorbs quickly, does not leave an oily film on the skin.
• Hypoallergenic, tested by clinical trials.

DERMEDIC CICATOPY nourishing body cream

DERMEDIC CICATOPY Nourishing Body Cream will definitely appeal to everyone. Although it is recommended for very dry, atopic, even eczema and psoriasis-prone skin, we really like it when we travel.

• Works on the symptoms of persistently dry and atopic skin.
• Restores the protective lipid barrier that helps protect the skin from external irritants.
• Regenerates and nourishes the skin.
• Restores protective barrier layers to protect against irritating external factors and penetration of allergens, bacteria and fungi.
• The patented complex „Cicalinum“ restores the physiological balance of the skin’s microbiome and has a positive effect on the symptoms caused by eczema: tightness, dryness, roughness, etc.

DERMEDIC CICATOPY regenerating hand cream

DERMEDIC CICATOPY regenerating hand cream is often used by us not only in everyday life, but also during trips. It not only moisturizes the skin of the hands, but also reduces the unpleasant symptoms of dryness and quickly restores the condition of the skin.

Dermedic is our favorite brand

We’ve tried many DERMEDIC products and have come to trust this brand completely. These clinically approved skincare products are developed based on dermatologists’ expertise. Thermal water from the artesian hyperthermal spring in Poddębice (Poland) is used for the production of DERMEDIC dermocosmetics. The thermal water from Poddębice contains an exceptionally beneficial mineral composition that supports the therapeutic effect of DERMEDIC products. And DERMEDIC products have an excellent price-quality ratio.

Therefore, it is important to use the right skin care products so that travel does not become a real challenge for the skin. So don’t forget to moisturize your skin and take care of it before the trip.

We have written about DERMEDIC cosmetics when traveling in the article Hair care when travel, Facial care during travels, Mature skin care while travelling and Why you should use sun cosmetics? and Best sun cosmetics for children.

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