Traveler's Beauty Kit: 5 Ingredients to Quickly Rehabilitate Your Skin 0 13

1. Electrolytes

This is the first thing to add to your kit. "Due to reduced activity and dry air during long flights, the body loses moisture and salt balance. To avoid this, add electrolytes to your water," advises the expert.

This way, you can prevent dehydration, as well as muscle fatigue and headaches. The solution will support the functioning of blood vessels and the lymphatic system. Drinking water with electrolytes during and after the flight is a simple yet very effective measure to prevent fatigue and swelling.

But be careful: if you suffer from kidney and heart disease, electrolytes are contraindicated for you. People with diabetes should also be cautious and choose solutions without excess sugar in the composition.

2. Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is an important antioxidant that plays an active role in cellular energy metabolism. It can be found in both cosmetics and dietary supplements. "Cosmetic products with Q10 help support the energy metabolism of skin cells and reduce visible signs of fatigue: they improve skin tone, smooth out fine wrinkles, and give a fresher and more 'rested' appearance after a flight," says the expert.

Taking Q10 internally in the form of a supplement helps the body recover faster and better after stresses, including those related to flying. But before taking it with you in your kit, consult your doctor, especially if you have serious chronic diseases or are taking several types of medications at once.

3. Aspirin and Salicylic Acid

Aspirin in the form of medications is a classic pain reliever. "It helps cope with discomfort after a flight, headaches, and may also be prescribed by a doctor for those prone to thrombosis," says Ksenia.

Cosmetic products containing aspirin (salicylic acid) are excellent for gentle exfoliation; they combat skin inflammation and help even out skin tone. The face looks fresh.

Contraindications and Caution

Avoid taking aspirin if you have ulcerative diseases of the stomach and duodenum, as well as allergies to anti-inflammatory drugs. Aspirin should not be given to children and adolescents with viral infections.

Salicylic acid in cosmetics can cause irritation, dryness, and peeling; it should not be used if the skin is severely inflamed or damaged without consulting a dermatologist.

4. Drainage Masks

Drainage masks come in various forms: with lifting effects, nourishing, cooling. They help temporarily reduce puffiness, improve microcirculation, relieve tension, and, of course, give the face a fresher and more rested appearance after traveling. If your face is severely swollen after the flight, opt for masks with peptides, plant extracts, and caffeine in the composition. Such formulas work particularly well to reduce swelling.

Contraindications and Caution

"Such masks should not be used for inflammatory skin diseases, eczema, and rosacea, or if there are open wounds. If you have sensitive skin, a strong cooling effect may cause discomfort. In this case, it is better to choose milder formulas," warns the expert.

5. Compression (Bandage) Stockings

Bandage or compression stockings can significantly alleviate discomfort during flights. Blood stagnation in the legs and the formation of swelling is a common problem faced by every second traveler. Compression stockings improve venous outflow and lymphatic drainage, reducing the risk of heaviness in the legs and thrombosis.

Contraindications and Caution

Compression stockings are contraindicated in acute skin infections and unhealed wounds. An important point is the proper selection of the compression class depending on the condition of the blood vessels, and this will require consultation with a specialist (phlebologist or vascular surgeon).

How to Properly Test Products Before Traveling

Carefully read the ingredients of the cosmetic product you plan to apply to your skin. Make sure there are no known allergens in the list.

Apply a small amount of the product to a limited area of skin and observe the reaction. If itching, burning, redness, or swelling occurs, do not use the product, especially during travel.

Test the product 1–2 weeks before the planned trip to have time to notice and stop any possible reactions.

If the product contains active medicinal ingredients, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist.

Medications should only be taken in consultation with a doctor, especially if you are taking other medications or have chronic diseases.

With a properly assembled beauty kit, even the longest trips will be easy, and you will step off the plane or out of the train fresh, rested, and ready for positive emotions from your vacation.