Three ways to combat in-flight skin dehydration, according to an expert
ok.co.ukThere are few downsides to jetting off to sunnier climes, but one big con is the skin dehydration that occurs during and after a flight.
Whether it’s a 12-hour trip to somewhere exotic or just a couple of hours spent in the cabin to reach a short-distance destination, our skin never seems to look quite the same as when we embarked the plane.The reason?
Cabin pressure, recycled air and a lack of fresh oxygen all take a toll on our skin, resulting in dehydration, lack of luminosity and increased sensitivity – hence why you may often feel like your skin needs multiple layers of moisturiser by the time you reach your destination.
Don’t let “plane skin” dampen – or dry out, more like – your travel experience. Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder and medical director of award winning @Adonia_Medical_Clinic, provides her top tips for picking the best pre- and inflight skincare to avoid dehydration… Go bare-faced “Remove all makeup before boarding,” advises Dr Ejikeme. “Pack a kit in your hand luggage which includes a makeup remover, and make sure to take off all traces of makeup when you get on the plane.” This is particularly important when you’re travelling for longer than a couple of hours.
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