How to Travel With Ease for your Skin

Have you noticed that when you travel your skin can sometimes freak out a bit? It’s not just because of the stress from packing for yourself, your family, making sure the pets are taken care of and hoping to get to the airport on time. Your surroundings are different, the weather or climate is different, you aren’t on your normal routine of eating and drinking water, the food is different, and even the pollution can be different. It’s not to say that one or the other is better, but it’s not what you are used to. 

When you travel, wherever your destination is, the weather, humidity level, the season and even the wind can be factors in how your skin is affected. It’s not to say that when you go somewhere else, you won’t be happy with your skin. However, most of the time a new weather-related setting can cause one’s skin to break out, become dry or even produce more oil. If you are heading somewhere that is on the humid side, perhaps reach for your lighter moisturizer, and if you are off to somewhere that is less humid, grab your heavy moisturizer. 

If you are someone who eats incredibly healthy, or if you follow strict rules (like no gluten, no dairy, no wheat, etc.) and you are traveling, it may be hard to stay with that same routine - especially if you are staying with friends or family who don’t eat the same way you do. Remember that a change in diet can cause a change in your skin. If you are going somewhere foreign, know that certain types of food are more prevalent in the diet than you are used to. Example: If you are traveling to Mexico, perhaps you will be eating more corn than you usually do, which turns to sugar. 

Traveling can be stressful, especially with a big family or small children. To avoid any added stress,plan ahead. The best thing you can do is plan ahead and don’t wait until the last minute to do anything. Have your suitcase out ahead of time and pack gradually. Make a list of all the things you can think of that you need to pack, from underwear to your swimsuits to your phone & electronics' chargers. Having a list will help you remember all the little things. If you are traveling somewhere that you plan to visit again, save your list because you can always whip it out in the future and pack again. Because airport food or food on the road (if you are driving) maybe isn’t the healthiest, pick up a few snacks or make a few snacks to take with you  - no excuses for eating bad foods while on the go - which can throw your skin out of whack!

All in all, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Make sure you have the right products with you for dry skin, oily skin, humid weather, dry weather, sunscreen, spot treatment, a great moisturizer, sunscreen etc. You should always, always, always speak to your skin guru prior to your trip to make sure you have what you need to have a wonderful trip without any skin issues! 


Deborah DePiano is acknowledged as one of the foremost aesthetics practitioners by magazines such as Vogue and Allure as well as scores of celebrities and other clients. Private treatment is available in her exclusive West Hollywood location. To learn more about DePiano Skin, visit DePianoSkin.com