Vogue Owning a good and effective skincare kit is not something to be proud of. No, it’s actually an essential part of our everyday life. Taking care of your skin is no easy task, but with these six skin care items in your beauty travel bag, you figure out how to have beautiful, flawless skin despite the circumstances.
Moisturizer
When you’re traveling, especially if you’re going somewhere warm, your body will sweat more than usual due to the hot weather and being active all day long. This can cause your skin to become dehydrated very quickly since there’s less humidity in the air than usual.
Moisturizers work by adding moisture to the top layer of your skin and sealing it in so that it stays there longer. This helps prevent dryness, flaking, and irritation. The most common type of moisturizers are oil-based or water-based. Oil-based moisturizers are better for those with oily or combination skin, while water-based moisturizers work well for those with normal or dry skin.
Sunscreen
When you travel outside your country for more than 24 hours, your body needs extra protection from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. If this exposure is not limited, it can cause skin cancer and other serious conditions like sunburns, wrinkles, and age spots. Sunscreen is a cream or lotion that prevents the sun’s UV rays from penetrating your skin. Sunscreens work by filtering out some of the sun’s harmful rays and reflecting others. The different types of filters are based on their chemical composition. For example, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are physical blockers that reflect or scatter UVA and UVB light. Other filters absorb UVA and UVB light, such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, and octylcrylene. These chemicals filter the sun’s rays in the same way sunglasses do — by blocking them from entering your eyes and causing damage to your vision.
Facial Mist
As regular travelers know, flights can be very stressful on our skin, especially if we don’t drink enough water or if we spend too much time inside an airplane cabin during take-off and landing times when there is less air circulation than usual.
A facial mist is a spray on toner that refreshes the skin. The formula contains ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, and rose water to help hydrate, soothe and nourish your skin. There are different types of facial mists available in the market today. Some contain alcohol; some don’t. Some have added vitamin C and antioxidants, while others have botanical extracts. They come in different sizes as well, from small travel-size bottles to larger ones that can be used at home or at work.
The process of using mist is simple you spray your face with it after cleansing (or before). The mist will cleanse your skin without drying it out. It also gives you a refreshing feeling right after use which helps clear up blemishes and improve your overall complexion.
Cleanser
When you are traveling, there will be many occasions when you have to look presentable and neat. In such situations, it is not possible to wash your face with water as there may not be a running tap nearby. This is where face cleansers come into play, as they can easily remove dirt and oil from the skin without leaving any residue behind on the face.
Face cleansing wipes help remove dirt from your skin without leaving any residue behind on the surface of the skin. This product is easy to use and carry around with ease as well. It is also available in different fragrances, which makes it exciting to use during travel time.
Hand Cream
Hand creams are essentially moisturizers for the hands. They usually contain oils and other ingredients that help to lock in moisture and keep your skin looking healthy and supple. Some people choose not to use them because they feel like they don’t work well enough or aren’t worth the money — but if you have sensitive skin or just want something more natural than a lotion or body butter, then this might be your best bet.
Toner
Your face is your canvas, and toner is the first step in getting it ready for makeup. Toners remove dirt and oil from your face and prepare it to absorb moisture and other products, like serums and moisturizers. If you don’t use any other products on your face, toner is still essential because it helps balance the pH of your skin and keeps it clear of acne-causing bacteria.
Having all of your basic skincare items in one place is crucial for easy touchups. Whether you’re out for the night, traveling for work, or relaxing on a beach holiday, these six skin care items are essentials and will make you look your best wherever you may be.
