What Skin Care Products Should I Take When I Travel?

A common question I’m asked is “What skin care products should I take when I travel?” So while I personally tend to bring everything, but transfer them into our plastic travel jars and travel bottles, I realize that for most this isn’t always practical. So here is my expert advice to help you determine what your skin care essentials when traveling should be.

So the first thing you need to think about is: what kind of trip is this? Are you flying somewhere that you have a special event such as a college reunion or wedding? Or going on a relaxing vacation where you’ll be parked on the beach? Or will you be going skiing in Colorado where you’ll be exposed to the cold, harsh elements of winter?

Of course, the goal is always to have your skin look its best when traveling, but depending on the different climates and activities you’ll be participating in, your skin will have different needs so you need to take this into consideration…

For ALL trips: the absolute essentials for every trip will always be your cleanser, toner, daytime sunscreen moisturizer, nighttime moisturizer and facial scrub. These products are part of a basic skin care routine and should be with you wherever you go. See the collection of Renée Rouleau products.

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So above and beyond the basic essentials, here are some other things to consider when traveling.

For ski trips: Since the climate is cold and your skin will be exposed to the harsh elements, you should bring a heavier night cream than usual as well as a post-ski recovery mask to replenish moisture.

Read: Five Skin Tips for Skiers

For beach trips: Since exfoliating can make the skin up to 45% more sensitive to the sun and its rays, you’ll want to skip on any exfoliation (especially acid-based exfoliation and retinols). Instead, make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and SPF-infused mineral powder that can be applied to the skin to offer additional sun protection. (I personally use my Daily Protection SPF 30 with ColoreScience mineral powder dusted on top.) If your skin is feeling tight and parched after a day in the skin, a post-sun cooling mask like Azulene Gel Mask or a hydrating serum using calming antioxidants like White Tea Soothing Complex can help deliver moisture to plump up skin cells while calming heat-induced redness.

Read: Going to the Beach? Skin Tips to Save Your Skin

For special event trips: Without a doubt, you’ll want to bring along exfoliating products to smooth out the skin and soften the look of lines, wrinkles and large pores. I especially love using Triple Berry Smoothing Peel a night or two before a special event because the acids really work to remove dead skin cell buildup, including those from airplane travel. Melissa Rycroft, of “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Bachelor,” used Triple Berry Smoothing Peel before her wedding in Mexico.

Read: Got a Special Event? Skin Care Tips to Look Your Best

So again, really think about what you’ll be doing on your trip and be sure to pack along a few extra performance products to ensure your skin looks its best – no matter where you are in the world!

Read: Can Airplane Travel Increase Breakouts?

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