UP IN THE AIR

Globetrotting, by plane,train or automobile, can take its toll on your health and appearence.

Thin air and high altitudes

Who doesn't want to look fresh and hydrated when they're 30,000 feet above the ground?
However,that can be a challenge.The thin air and pressurisation in an aircratf cabin, as well as the
compressed air being pumped through its vents, all tend to dehydrate the bodies of passengers,especially their faces,hair,hands and feet.

And,because the skin sensitive, it is affected by differences in climate,the clothes we are wearing,
and even the air around and above it. The travel is supposed to be relaxing, yet it can also wreak havoc on the skin. While most people want to appear their best when they disembark at their destination,they often end up looking the opposite.

As Dr. Vanessa Phua,Physician of Aesthetic Medicine and Beauty at Asia Health Partners in Singapore, explains, "Compressed air is relatively dry and it can dehydrate your skin,which is the largest organ of your body. Fine lines start to appear,especially after you've taken a long-haul flight.The effect of changing time zones on the body's circadian rhythm also stresses the skin. That can allow its cells to become clogged with sebum. Extremely dry weather conditions can fatigue the skin too,reducing
its ability to deal with external allergens, which may result in a sensitivity reaction."

Taking the essential skincare product with you on your trip help to make you feel better, because you will be more fully equipped to care for it. That isn't an impossible feat, despite the increasingly stringent restrictions on hand-carried items nowadays. You won't need to carry the entire contents of your bathroom cabinet. The most popular skincare products are usually available in travel sizes.