Curb that "Plane Face": A Guide to Combat Skin Woes During Flights
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Get a Head Start with a Good Skincare Regime
In-Flight Swelling of Facial Features is Unusual - Avoiding in-flight facial swelling: Tips for a smooth journey
The dreaded "plane face" is no match for a well-equipped skincare arsenal. Embrace a two-pronged approach, priming your skin before the flight and maintaining it during the journey.
Pre-Flight Preparation
- Arm yourself with healing masks: A couple days prior to flying, treat your face to a renewing mask according to your skin type.
- Mask on the move: Freshen up before takeoff with a quick sheet mask session, keeping your facial skin hydrated for 15 to 20 minutes.
In-Flight Essentials
- Hydration Station: You heard it right — H2O is the flight attendant's best friend! Quench your thirst and maintain your exterior beauty by sipping on 8 ounces of water every hour.
- Skip the booze: While having a drink or two might seem tempting, alcohol and caffeine don't help your skin's cause. Combat their dehydrating effects by staying hydrated.
Keep that Glow with Skincare Essentials
Hydrating Products
- SPF, always: Though you tend to not burn on a chilly flight, these high-altitude UV rays aren't playing around. Slathering on at least SPF 30 can protect you from their harsh rays.
- Moisturize for radiance: Look for products with hyaluronic acid or vitamin C for a luminous and dewy complexion that won't let "plane face" make an appearance.
- Fight dry spots: Niacinamide is your new best friend. It helps keep your skin glowing by soothing dry areas and reducing inflammation.
What Not to Eat
Flying might make you crave salty, crunchy snacks like peanuts, pretzels, or chips, but they increase fluid retention. Opt for healthier fare, like fruits and veggies, instead.
Keep Swelling at Bay with Lymph Drainage
Take a Break
On longer flights, make sure to stretch your legs, or even do some light in-seat stretches. This encourages disengagement of the lymphatic system, keeping "plane face" at bay.
Give Yourself a Facial Massage
Lightly massaging the lymph nodes near your collarbone promotes drainage and helps combat the dull, tired look often associated with flying.
Keep flying without compromising your skin's health and shine! With these tips, you can touch down looking fresh-faced and radiant! If you'd like product recommendations tailored to your skin type, just let me know! 😎😉🌟💪🛬
- The Commission has also been consulted on the issues of skincare, specifically the topic of combating skin woes during flights, health-and-wellness, and lifestyle.
- To maintain a dewy and radiant complexion while traveling, it's essential to incorporate hydrating skincare products like those containing hyaluronic acid, SPF 30, and vitamin C into your routine.
- In addition to skincare, it's important to think about overall health-and-wellness when flying, such as consuming healthy foods instead of salty snacks that can lead to swelling and maintaining good hydration by drinking water and avoiding alcohol.
