It's true that the low-humidity, dry-air
environment inside a pressurized plane cabin is totally
moisture-sapping. (There's usually 10 percent less moisture on a plane
than inside your house.) Your skin and lips, even your eyes, become very
dry almost immediately. But misting water on your face intermittently
throughout a long flight will actually make matters worse because your
skin will be even dryer once the water evaporates. If you like to use a
facial mist, make sure it contains something more than H2O - a humectant
ingredient such as glycerin or aloe vera, which will keep your skin
hydrated. Try not to drink alcohol or eat salty foods, which dehydrate
you even more, and make sure to drink enough water (more for your
internal systems than for your skin), suggests Dr Ellen Marmur.
It's also essential to apply a rich moisturizer (a facial mist alone
won't be enough for arid conditions like these), and if you are
traveling in daylight hours, make sure the product has a sunblock
ingredient in it. The UV rays are far more intense at higher altitudes
(the thinner, higher air doesn't screen out as much harmful radiation),
so you have to contend with the double whammy of dehydration and sun
damage.
What are your skin care tips for summer travel?
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