Our pre-flight tips are designed to give you optimal hydration, so your skin can relax and stay hydrated onboard the long flight.
1. Apply skincare before boarding. Despite popular belief, if you wait to apply your routine onboard, its already too late. The dry, recirculated air will suck out any moisture you’ve just applied, giving your skin no time to absorb the vital hydration.
2. Use a hydrating serum. Specifically choose a serum that contains hyaluronic acid, which is proven to help your skin retain and absorb hydration better. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 gel serum is a great option.
3. Apply a thick moisturizer. Applying a heavy moisturizer after a hydrating serum will help lock in your skin’s moisture, providing a hydrating barrier while you travel. The Mpls Skin Clinic Restorative Therapy Cream is an excellent, hydrating option.
4. Get a Hydrafacial treatment. This is a great way to exfoliate your skin, remove impurities and load your skin up with hydration. Schedule a Hydrafacial the morning of your flight and you’ll be ready to go!
5. Don’t skip the SPF! This is important! Flying means you’re closer to the sun and higher altitudes means thinner ozone protection. Apply a reliable SPF to ensure you’re protected from UVA and UVB rays in-flight! If you’d like to boost your SPF game, visit our sample bar to choose your favorite!

You made it to your destination! Although you may be exhausted from hauling bags and jetlagged from timezone changes, now is not the time to skimp on your skincare routine.
1. Cleanse face thoroughly. As soon as you arrive at your hotel, bust out your cleanser. We also recommend bringing a physical or chemical exfoliant to help get rid of dead skin cells and dry skin.
2. Apply a hydrating gel masque. This will help bring instant hydration back to your skin, as your body recovers from lost moisture. Try SkinCeuticals Hydrating Masque!
3. Maintain a normal skincare routine. Now is not the time to try new products, or pare down your routine. Although it can be a hassle to bring your entire skincare regimen, your skin – and selfies – will thank you! If you want to travel lighter, score some 2 ounce GoToobs from Amazon to pare down your skincare packaging.
4. Apply SPF! Just because you’re out in the sun, cruising down the slopes, or exploring the sites doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be protected! Apply sunscreen and reapply every couple hours. You can also consider some products that do double duty, such as Mpls Skin tinted SPF coverage that both conceals and protects.
5. Mist AntiOx Spray to stay fresh. Our AntiOx Spray is a traveler favorite. The antioxidants help keep skin hydrated while preventing signs of aging, and the spray is a welcomed refresher midday.