A Beauty Editor’s Favorite Products to Use After Traveling
Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love traveling . But what I don’t love is the havoc it often wreaks on my skin. I’ve been struggling with a damaged barrier , sensitivity, and breakouts lately, so you can imagine a week and a half of straight traveling didn’t exactly do it any favors. When I got home from two different trips recently, my skin needed a little extra TLC. I decided to invoke my inner aesthetician and give myself a few at-home skincare treatments that turned things around. Whether you need a good moisturizer, cleanser, or face mask to help your skin reset after traveling, keep reading. I’m sharing a few of my favorites for this ahead.
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SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer
If you struggle with skin that’s barrier-damaged, sensitive, or prone to breakouts, this is definitely a moisturizer you shouldn’t sleep on. I’ve always struggled to find the right moisturizer for my skin because it deals with all of the above-mentioned things (super fun). This one is the perfect (intentionally) basic moisturizer that contains a blend of four types of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and allantoin to really rehydrate the skin without clogging your pores. It’s the perfect moisturizer for someone with skin like mine, and it works so well to rehydrate my skin after traveling.
Dieux
Auracle Peptide & Antioxidant Eye Gel
Long travel days and lots of outdoor activities always equal serious under-eye bags for me. This hydrating gel-cream from Dieux presses the delete button on those almost instantly. To really lock in that extra hydration, I’ll pair this with the brand’s reusable eye patches ($25).
SOFIE PAVITT FACE
Mandelic Clearing Serum
I never run out of good things to say about this gentle exfoliating serum from esteemed NYC aesthetician Sofie Pavitt . Pavitt subscribes to the belief that if you’re struggling with breakouts, a gentle daily exfoliant is the ticket rather than using harsher actives. I’ve found this to be the case for me, and this serum literally tackles a few concerns at once—fine lines, dryness, and acne. I love it and use it every other day, alternating with my gentle retinoid serum.
Sofie Pavitt Face
Clean Clean Cleanser
This is one of the best foaming cleansers I’ve used because it’s ultra gentle, hydrates the skin, and even calms inflammation with allantoin and panthenol. It’s great to use after traveling if you’re dealing with any fresh breakouts.
I know this serum is pricey, but I wouldn’t include it on this list if it weren’t totally and completely worth it. I used this serum both while traveling and after, and it’s honestly one of the best serums I’ve used for irritated, acne-prone skin. It contains only eight (EWG-verified) ingredients with a high concentration of the brand’s patented TSC molecule that calms inflammation and delivers intense hydration to the skin. It’s tough to find serums when you have super-sensitive skin, but I can say this one worked wonders for mine even in the short two or so weeks that I’ve been using it. The brand’s Cleansing Oil ($85) is equally as good, which removes makeup, dirt, and impurities in a flash before I go in with my second cleanser.
This is more for scalp and hair TLC post-traveling, but IMO, that’s equally important. This new collection from one of my favorite haircare brands Maria Nila soothes your scalp and adds so much extra hydration to your strands. It also helps strengthen your hair, boosting natural hair growth.
