Summertime means a vacation is on the horizon for many. While you’re bursting at the seams over a week at the beach or that international trip, you still have to take care of yourself. From beauty prepping beforehand to in-flight relaxation and daily care, it’s easy to look and feel your best while traveling. Here are a few tips to help you look beautiful throughout the entire trip.
If you’re traveling by plane, think about how to best take care of yourself before and during the coming flight. Most flights are at least an hour, and way longer when flying internationally. That takes a toll on your energy level, appearance and physical wellness.
Prior to takeoff, be mindful of your diet. Consider avoiding excessive sugar, caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods. Travel is exhausting, and each of these things messes with quality of sleep. Instead, opt for lighter foods to help you rest. Pacifying snacks like oatmeal, bananas and yogurt are just a few great choices. Intermittent fasting may also get your circadian rhythms in check, fight jet lag and “jet bloat”—intestinal discomfort resulting from increased cabin pressure.
Additionally, even if your goal isn’t to glam it up on the plane, some pre-flight pampering could be beneficial. Facials are a favorite beauty splurge among many travellers. This bit of pre-flight pampering oxygenates the skin and clears pores by removing impurities, leaving you feel clean and invigorated. Make an appointment a day or two before your trip for best results. Furthermore, skip the makeup the day of travel. You’ll feel good and look great during and after the flight.
Health and comfort are priorities during flight and each is simple enough to achieve. For one, it’s important to stay hydrated. A general rule of thumb is to drink one glass of water for each hour of the flight. Restroom trips aside, you’ll feel better and be less prone to muscle cramping.
Let’s face it: you’ll be sitting in the same spot for potentially hours on end. That gets boring and awkward, so you might as well make the most of it. Snuggle with a travel pillow to combat the stiff seating, pop on a pair of headphones with mellow tunes and get some shut eye. Have a hard time resting during a flight? Practicing meditation or using your favorite relaxation app could be a great way to arrive well-rested to your destination.
You did it! You’ve arrived (and no doubt look rested and refreshed, thanks to proper travel care). Vacation inherently throws your routines and habits off, affecting health and hygiene, but there are a few ways to manage your daily care. Pro tip: Don’t stray far from your normal routine.
The hotel probably has some fancy new toiletries to sample.Take them home to try later. Our bodies are used to certain things, like the regular products we use. Where possible, try to use the same shampoo and conditioner, facial cleanser and other products that your would at home. The fact is, you don’t know if a new product will make your skin oily or if it contains allergens Do you really want to learn the hard way on vacation?
Use everyday hygiene products that you trust to keep your body feeling good with some TLC. Skin care is essential if your vacation destination is sunny and warm. Be sure to use a quality moisturizer for general care and an SPF lotion during fun in the sun. Likewise, hot weather is cruel to our hair. Use a dry shampoo to stay fresh and absorb grease if you’re on the go. Sunbathing? Run a few drops of Moroccan oil through your hair to tame frizz. Of course, if your trip involves a few late nights, eye redness and puffiness may also be concerns. Eye drops and cold gel packs work wonders and wipe out looks of fatigue.
Lifelong memories are made during vacations with family and friends, and nothing ruins the experience like being ill prepared or just plain exhausted. Look and feel your best for your upcoming trip. Get in touch with Sewickley Spa to
book a day of pampering, and kick off your trip in the right way.
