Skincare Scientist Warns How Being a Nervous Flyer Can Harm Your Skin — and Three Steps to Avoid It on Your Flight

A SKINCARE expert has advised against the habit of nervous flying which can harm your skin.

He shared three tricks to avoid it completely so you can have glowing skin on and off the plane.

With summer quickly approaching, you’ll want to take extra care to protect your skin while traveling the friendly skies.

Absolute Collagen Chief scientist Dr. Dave Reilly explained what happens to your skin during a flight and certain conditions that make it worse.

“If you are a nervous flyer, then high levels of stress can also contribute to rashes or flare-ups,” he said.

He noted that every plane ride can impact the appearance of our skin, even if it’s short.

“This is because humidity levels on aircraft drop significantly, while the air conditioning is also often at maximum,” he explained.

In conjunction with the recycled air circulating on a plane, these factors can be incredibly dehydrating for the skin.

As a result, your face may appear dull and swollen during a flight.

“If you suffer from sensitive skin, your skin may become dry and irritated on the plane, while those with oilier skin may experience excess oil and even breakouts,” he added.

Luckily, Dr. Reilly shared beauty tricks to do before and during your flight to keep your skin from looking “worse” when you land.

EMBRACE THE EYE

“The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most delicate on the entire body,” he explained.

When faced with low humidity and recycled air, the under eyes can show this and suffer from further dryness and dehydration.

Reilly said this is why you always need to apply a nourishing eye cream before boarding.

Get one that is specifically formulated to help with under-eye sensitivity.

“Keep your eye cream in your carry-on so you can reapply it during travel or when you land, depending on the length of your flight,” he suggested.

REGULAR REHYDRATION

Another thing Dr. Reilly said to do before your flight is apply moisturizing cream to your face to lock in moisture.

The type of moisturizer you use depends on your skin type.

“As a general rule, those with oily or breakout-prone skin should look for lighter, water-based moisturizers, while thicker, more intensive creams are ideal for more mature or dry skin,” he explained.

But to combat the impact that flying can have on your skin, you also need to keep it hydrated.

“The mini moisturizing mists are perfect to keep in your carry-on luggage to give your skin a quick boost and have cooling properties ideal for warmer climates too,” he advised.

He also suggested putting on a mask filled with hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid or niacinamide.

Also, don’t forget to drink plenty of water during the flight.

DON’T SKIP FPS

Lastly, no matter where you go, don’t miss out on SPF, which has major anti-aging benefits.

If you’re traveling somewhere sunny, you’ll probably put on sunscreen anyway, but you should also grab it before turning on the lights.

Dr. Reilly said this is more important than ever, especially when flying.

“SPF is an essential step in skin care to protect it from sun exposure and harmful ultraviolet light. [UVB]which can cause premature signs of aging and discoloration,” he said.