Skincare Travel Essentials
For Every Climate
Travelling is invigorating for the spirit but often challenging for the skin.
From long-haul flights and time-zone changes to sun exposure, humidity, wind and freezing temperatures, travel places unique stress on the skin barrier. The result can be dehydration, sensitivity, dullness or unexpected flare-ups.
We believe travel skincare should be calming, minimalist and adaptable - supporting the skin wherever your journey takes you.
Did You Know?
Aeroplane cabin humidity can drop below 20% - drier than most deserts - making dehydration and skin barrier damage one of the biggest challenges for travelling skin.
The Best Skincare for Travelling
When travelling, skin needs protection, hydration and barrier support to cope with dry cabin air, climate changes, sun exposure and routine disruption. The best travel skincare routine is simple, calming and built around multi-purpose products that adapt to different environments. When it comes to travel, less is really more.
For most travellers, this means:
- A facial oil to prevent dehydration and support the skin barrier
- A multi-use balm for lips, hands and exposed areas
- A lightweight balancing oil that works in both hot and cold climates
This minimalist approach helps skin stay calm, resilient and glowing, wherever you land.
What Skin Really Needs When You Travel
Across decades of working with sensitive and compromised skin, 3 needs consistently rise to the surface during travel:
Protection
To support the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss from environmental exposure.
Regeneration
To help skin recover from sun, wind, cold and long-haul travel.
Calm
Because stress, physical or emotional always shows up on the skin.
Our Top 3 Travel Companions
If you pack nothing else, pack these. Three versatile essentials we recommend for every destination and every skin type.
multiBALM
Your universal skin responder. Use it for lips, hands, cuticles, brows, wind-burned cheeks or dry patches anywhere on the body. One balm replaces multiple products - perfect for travel simplicity.
Pure Jojoba
The great skin equaliser. Because jojoba mirrors the skin’s natural sebum, it helps regulate oil production and support hydration in both humid heat and dry, cold. Ideal for climate changes and reactive skin.
Daily Booster Soother
Your calm anchor while travelling. Daily Soother supports barrier repair, reduces redness and helps protect skin from environmental stress - on flights and beyond.
Travel Skincare Tips
- Apply oils to damp skin for better absorption.
- Use facial oil during flights to prevent moisture loss
- Don’t introduce new products while travelling
- Keep routines simple and consistent
- Protect skin early, before dryness or irritation appears
Travel Skincare by Climate
Hot & Humid Destinations
(Think Fiji in summer or tropical escapes)
In heat and humidity, skin often needs balance rather than heaviness.
Recommended products
- Pure Jojoba for lightweight nourishment and barrier support without congestion
- Rose Hydrating Mist for spritzing throughout the day
- 9 Oil Radiance Tonic for sun stressed skin - look at an evening treatment to help repair skin from UV damage
Avoid over-layering. Let skin breathe while staying supported.
Cold, Windy & Winter Travel
(Think New York or London in winter)
Cold air, wind and sun glare can quickly compromise the skin barrier, leading to dryness and redness.
Recommended Products
- Daily Soother Booster for barrier support
- multiBALM for exposed areas
- Apply oils to damp skin to increase absorption
Dry Cabin Air & Long-Haul Flights
Aircraft cabins are extremely low in humidity, accelerating dehydration and dullness.
Recommended Products
- Use multiBALM mid-flight, even around nostrils to prevent unwanted germs
- Regularly spritz with one of our mists - either the Rose Hydrating Mist or the Active Marine Mist - to keep your skin well hydrated. Be sure to lock in hydration by smoothing 2 drops of Pure Jojoba immediately after spritzing.
- Using a product like our Instant Revival Booster after a flight is a great way to invigorate the skin
- Rescue and soothe dry hands and even feet with Hand Rescue
Travel Skincare FAQs
When travelling, pack multi-purpose skincare that supports hydration and the skin barrier. A facial oil, a multi-use balm and a lightweight balancing oil are usually all that’s needed to keep skin healthy across climates.
Yes. Facial oils help prevent moisture loss caused by dry cabin air and support the skin barrier during flights. Applying oil before and after flying can reduce dehydration and dullness.
In hot and humid climates, skin benefits from lightweight hydration rather than heavy creams. Oils like Pure Jojoba help regulate oil production while keeping skin balanced and comfortable.
Cold and windy climates can damage the skin barrier. Richer facial oils and protective balms like our multiBALM help prevent dryness, redness and irritation during winter travel.
Yes. Minimalist skincare reduces irritation and helps skin stay calm during travel. Fewer, high-quality multi-use products are often more effective than complex routines and save space in our luggage.
Yes, our Glow Travel Essentials Kit is the ultimate skincare collection for travellers, perfectly curated with everything you need for glow-on-the-go.
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