How to get off the airplane looking as beautiful and relaxed as when you boarded. Also, how to care for your skin and hair at high altitudes
Here are some tips to make the seasoned traveller look ready for adventure not world weary
Skin Care
- Clinique’s Moisture Surge spray/gel gives the skin an instant boost of moisture to hydrate the skin and can be worn over make-up.
- Keep well hydrated. Drink lots of water and try to avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Nivea hand cream is perfect for hands, feet and face.
- A good eye cream can help reduce puffiness.
- Elizabeth Arden’s Eight-Hour Cream can be used on the body, hands , feet, lips or face, and one application will last for the full flight. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Tinted Lipbalm will keep lips hydrated throughout the flight.
- Solid cocoa butter is great for skin, lips and hair.
Make-Up
- Those who are brave enough should go without make-up altogether or just have a touch of concealer and mascara.
- For those who cannot leave the house without full make-up then choose long stay formulations and waterproof mascara to look perfect throughout the flight.
- Try to use make-up products that are water based and that also contain anti-oxidants.
- Use a white eye-liner to to ensure you look bright and alert.
- Do not wear heavy perfume. Other than being very drying, it can bother other flyers who may have allergies or asthma.
Hair
- Apply serum to your hair to stop it from drying out and breaking.
- Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist can be sprayed on hair or skin for instant moisture.
Relaxation and Refreshment
- Pre-moistened make-up remover cloths remove make up or just refresh skin during the flight.
- For those that have chosen to wear make-up, it can be easily removed and reapplied before the plane touches down
- Cucumber eye pads can be worn when relaxing on the plane to combat puffiness.
- Eye drops can help refresh tired and dry eyes at the end of the flight.
- For the nervous flyer. a lavender aromatherapy sleep mask can ease fears and encourage relaxation.
- Why not make the most of being trapped in a seat and take a tennis ball with you? It can be placed on the floor and rolled under your feet to give a therapeautic foot massage and help combat Deep Vein Thrombosis.
If all Else Fails
Have large Jackie O sunglasses and a red lipstick ready to leave the flight looking glamorous regardless of how tired and dehydrated you actually are.
Final NoteBefore packing any liquids, creams or beauty products, check with the airline what restrictions are in force at the time. This ten minutes of extra work is better than seeing a brand new $40 cream being confiscated.
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