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Andrea's Travelling Skincare Tips For Surviving A Long Haul Flight
Long haul flights can leave even the most seasoned travelers feeling drained and dehydrated. If you want to avoid dry skin, chapped lips, and puffy eyes, you’re in the right place. Andrea’s Travelling Tips For Surviving A Long Haul Flight covers essentials like going makeup-free, packing sheet face and eye masks, using hydrating mist, and keeping lip balm handy. Read on to learn how you can arrive at your destination looking your best.
4 Minutes read
Posted on
28 Jul 2025
Why Skincare Matters on Long Flights
Airplane cabins are notorious for their dry, recycled air, which can sap moisture from your skin faster than you’d expect. Hours at high altitude cause dehydration and can leave your face feeling tight, dull, or even prone to breakouts by the time you land. Skincare isn’t just about looking refreshed — it’s about protecting your skin barrier from environmental stressors unique to flying.
A thoughtful in-flight routine acts like invisible armor, shielding you from unexpected flare-ups and post-flight irritation. Lightweight hydrating serums, a hydrating moisturiser, and SPF can make all the difference between arriving with radiant skin or battling dryness for days. Prioritizing skincare mid-flight isn’t vanity; it’s a smart way to ensure you step off the plane confident and comfortable, ready for whatever adventure awaits.
Pre-Flight Preparation – Prepare Your Skin for the Journey ahead
Radiant skin after your flight begins with preparation in the days before your journey. To achieve the best hydration for your skin, make sure to drink lots of water in the days leading up to your flight.
The day before:
A gentle exfoliant will eliminate dead skin cells and unveil smooth, baby-soft skin that absorbs moisture more effectively during the flight.
Then follow with a skin-plumping hydration mask
I would advise strongly to avoid wearing make-up during your flight or to remove your make-up during take-off and re-apply just before landing.
Or if you really cannot go without make-up, use Oxygenetix foundation as it contains a super-charged oxygen complex.
Cleansing Onboard: Keeping Skin Fresh
On board, reach for gentle micellar water or cleansing wipes — these are travel-friendly and require no rinsing. They whisk away sweat, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping your skin’s natural barrier.
I would recommend using TEOXANE RHA Micellar solution to remove your make-up.
- A 3-in-1 micellar water, suitable for even the most sensitive skin, to effectively remove makeup and impurities
- The formula contains resilient hyaluronic acid and is infused with rosewater to offer maximum hydration, while soothing and calming the skin
- No rinse required
Fighting Dry Cabin Air: Moisture Strategies
During your flight your skin will get little oxygen, so keep your skin hydrated by wearing a sheet face or eye mask.
One of my favourite eye masks is the Hydropeptide Polypeptide Collagel+ Eye Mask.
Alternatively, if you don't fancy sitting on the plane with a mask on, apply a thick layer of Oxygenetix Hydro-Matrix to top up your oxygen levels.
Dry skin is a common result of flying due to low humidity levels in airplane cabins, which can drop to around 20% at 30,000 feet.
To avoid your skin drying out during the flight, apply a hydrating mist
Or if you prefer apply an oil like Eminence Facial Recovery Oil
Victoria Beckham swears by Facial Recovery Oil to keep her hydrated during flights!
During the flight, it's crucial to carry a travel-sized lip balm or gel and apply it regularly. Opt for a product enriched with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin.
SPF – Yes! Even in the air
Absolutely, it's advisable to wear sunscreen during flights, particularly for passengers seated by the window, since UV exposure rises at elevated altitudes. Although airplane windows do filter out some UVB rays, they do not completely shield against UVA rays, which can pass through glass and lead to skin aging and possibly skin cancer.
Enjoy your Flight!!
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