Flying can wreak havoc on our skin, leaving us looking puffy, tired, and dehydrated upon arrival. Low humidity levels in airplane cabins disrupt the skin’s moisture balance, leading to dryness and flakiness. This dehydration can make your skin feel parched and appear dull. To combat this, your skin increases oil production as a natural defense, which, combined with unhealthy food, travel stress, and lack of sleep, can lead to breakouts.
Another side effect of air travel is puffiness, caused by stagnant blood flow and fluid retention, resulting in puffy eyes and a swollen face. Frequent flyers are all too familiar with this tired-looking appearance, but there’s a solution to avoid it.
Beauty expert Hayley Walker from Justmylook recommends using eye creams to hydrate and nourish the skin, reducing puffiness and dullness around the eyes. These creams lighten any discolouration and restore the skin barrier, providing a hydrating boost during the flight. So, if you’re looking to land with radiant skin for your holiday, don’t forget to pack an eye cream in your carry-on bag!
