Vacation-Ready Skin: Essential Skincare Tips for Travellers

UVS Admin
Jun 28
4 min read

Say you'll remember me, standing in a beautiful place, with sun-kissed skin and a SPF embrace.

Summer is the perfect time to escape on vacation, but it’s also important to ensure your skin stays radiant and healthy throughout your travels. At Upper Village Spa, we believe that beautiful skin starts with the right skincare routine—whether you’re preparing for an exciting getaway or recovering from the effects of travel. In this blog post, we’ll cover essential skincare tips to keep your skin looking fresh, hydrated, and protected from the sun during your vacation and beyond.

Pre-Travel Skin Prep: Hydration, Exfoliation, and Facial Treatments

Before you pack your bags, it’s crucial to get your skin ready for the stresses that come with travel—changes in climate, dehydration, and exposure to the sun. Here are a few simple steps to ensure your skin is vacation-ready:

Hydration Boost: The foundation of any skincare routine should be hydration. To get your skin glowing and smooth, incorporate hydrating serums and moisturizers into your skincare regimen. Products containing hyaluronic acid and niacinamide are perfect for locking in moisture, ensuring that your skin doesn’t dry out on your travels.
Exfoliate: Exfoliating your skin a few days before your trip helps to remove dead skin cells, leaving your complexion bright and even. A gentle exfoliant will help products penetrate better, so your skin stays hydrated and rejuvenated.
Facial Treatments: Consider indulging in a professional facial before your trip. A facial at Upper Village Spa can target any skin concerns, like dryness or dullness, ensuring your skin looks its best when you step onto that plane.
Post Vacation Facial: After soaking up the sun on your getaway, treat your skin to a rejuvenating post-facial treatment. We offer tailored facials designed to replenish, hydrate, and restore your skin to its glowing, sunkissed best. Whether you've been basking in the sun or relaxing by the beach or in cottage country, our treatments target dehydration, sun exposure, and environmental stress, ensuring your skin stays radiant and refreshed long after your vacation ends.

Packing Smart: Must-Have Skincare Products for Travel

When it comes to travel skincare, packing the right products can make all the difference. Here are a few must-have items to include in your travel bag:

SPF: Protecting your skin from the sun is essential, no matter where you are. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and make sure to reapply every two hours, especially if you're swimming or sweating.
Hydration Masks: These are lifesavers for long flights or hot destinations. Hydration masks can quickly revitalize your skin, keeping it plump and refreshed while you travel.
Toner: A soothing toner can help balance your skin after long travel days, especially if you’ve been exposed to harsh weather conditions or environmental stressors. Ask us about the Yonka travel size toner.
Eye Cream: Dealing with puffiness or dark circles? An eye cream formulated with vitamin E and replenished by allantoin and vitamin A, Lecithin, hyaluronic acid and urea provide optimal moisture, can help reduce the appearance of tired eyes while you’re on the go.
Facial Oil: This intensive anti-aging facial treatment is a great travel essential, keeping your skin strong, hydrated, and radiant on the go. It locks in moisture, protecting against dryness and environmental stressors.

In-Flight Skincare: How to Keep Your Skin Fresh and Hydrated While Flying

Airplanes are notorious for being harsh on your skin. The low humidity in-flight can cause your skin to become dry and dull, so it’s essential to keep your skin fresh and hydrated while you fly. Here’s how to do it:

Stay Hydrated: The most important step in maintaining skin health while flying is drinking plenty of water. Aim to drink at least eight ounces of water every hour while you’re in the air.
Facial Mist: Keep a hydrating facial mist handy to refresh your skin. Choose one with aloe vera or rose water to soothe and hydrate.
Avoid Heavy Makeup: Flying with a full face of makeup can make your skin feel suffocated. Opt for a light foundation or tinted moisturizer to keep your skin breathable and comfortable.
Moisturizer: Apply a rich moisturizer before your flight and throughout your journey. Look for a product that contains ceramides and fatty acids to help restore the skin’s natural barrier.

Sun Protection 101: Sunscreens and How to Reapply While Traveling

Sun exposure is one of the biggest challenges for your skin during travel, especially when you’re sightseeing or relaxing by the beach. Here’s how to ensure your skin stays protected:

SPF for Every Day: A broad-spectrum sunscreen should be part of your daily skincare routine. Whether you’re in the city or at the beach, always apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before heading outdoors.
Reapplication is Key: Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, especially if you’re sweating or in the water. Carry an after sun lotion to ease the comfort of your skin.
SPF Lip Balm: Don’t forget to protect your lips! A lip repair balm with SPF4 will help prevent chapping and sunburn, keeping your lips smooth and hydrated.

Post-Vacation Recovery: Rebalancing and Restoring Skin After Exposure to Sun, Salt, and Travel Stress

After a long trip, your skin may need a little TLC to recover from exposure to the sun, saltwater, and the stress of travel. Here’s how to restore your skin:

Gentle Cleansing: After exposure to harsh conditions, it’s important to cleanse your skin without stripping it. Choose a gentle milk cleanser that won’t dry out your skin.
Rehydration: Apply a nourishing moisturizer and hydrating serum to replenish lost moisture. A calming, hydrating mask can also be a great way to rehydrate and revitalize your complexion.
Detox: After travelling, your skin might feel a little congested. Try using a detoxifying mask to cleanse your pores and restore a healthy glow.

A Customized Skincare Plan for Your Next Trip

Are you travelling soon and want to ensure your skin stays glowing throughout your journey? Travelling can be tough on your skin, but with the right preparation, you can ensure that your skin stays hydrated, protected, and glowing throughout your vacation. Our skin therapists will tailor customized skincare plans for your travel needs.