Travelling with Acne
Posted by Peter Matthews on
Why does my skin need extra care when I travel?
There are many curious reasons. Like ... The plane Low humidity dries out everything, including your skin. It doesnβt get much drier than the pressurised inside of a plane. There are hundreds of you, sitting together in your sunglasses and Hawaiian shirts, dreaming of beach chairs. Itβs ironic that this is how it starts. Still, they have that movie you were meaning to watch. The view outside the window is amazing too. Beside drying the skin, this is when your skin oil really comes out. Where thereβs oil, thereβs acne. Eczema and rosacea is extra vulnerable. The SkinB5 Acne Control Extra Strength Tablets were made for times like this. Drink plenty of water and try some moisturiser. If you can keep your skin hydrated, youβll beat the plane.Eating right
It can be hard to find good nutrition overseas. Even in places that serve traditional cuisine, you may have a choice between fatty pastry and a literal deep-fried chocolate bar. Even if there are healthy options, youβll make friends. Friends like to drink, stay up late and meet in the trendy district for literal deep fried chocolate. Sure, you could take more Extra Strength Tablets and just party, but sometimes you want to catch the sunrise. You can plan ahead, go out some nights and get up early some mornings. Thatβs how you see every side of your destination. Youβll get more sunlight too, which means more Vitamin D. Thatβs the happy vitamin. The downside of this plan is that interrupting your sleep schedule can mess with hormone production and cause acne. Every body is different, but it might be even better to decide whether this is an early morning or late night kind of trip. Yes, the better option might be to party as long as you get plenty of sleep and clean your face before bed. Figure out what situation makes your skin the clearest.Chafe
If you like adventure, chances are youβll be wearing the same clothes a lot. I wrote a blog not long ago about how your pants can give you buttne, a special kind of acne thatβs half pimple, half rash and all butt. The rest of your clothes can irritate your skin too if youβre active, which means regular pimples and rashes everywhere else. Wear comfortable clothes, not too tight. Tight clothes chafe the most. Keep them as washed as you can.What else can I do?
Of course Iβm going to suggest our supplements and topical range. When youβre travelling it makes sense to put on a Five Minute Face Mask. At this point youβre getting permanently pampered, even if itβs one of those trips where you bring shoes to a village then BASE jump away, landing inside a UN base in the forest. Just make sure you buy the shoes locally. Are you on a beach? Make time to enjoy it. Itβll clean your mind and body. Thereβs a reason why us beer drinking, pie obsessed Australians are known for our good looks. Seawater has all kinds of minerals, but one is especially good.Salt.
When you dip in saltwater, itβs like dropping a coin into a big glass of cola. You get washed and scrubbed just by being in that liquid. The sodium and other minerals are especially therapeutic if you have a skin condition firing up. I used to believe that travel makes everyone a little uglier. I was wrong, but a lot of people still donβt look after their skin when theyβre overseas or on the road. Just get comfortable, drink more water when youβre in dry and tight spaces, and go for a swim when you can. And keep that diet on point. Itβs all about feeling good. Peter Matthews has been to three continents, dozens of beaches and on one plane with unlimited tea. Heβs a tea guy even though he lives in Melbourne where coffee is winning. His favourite B vitamin is B6, the one that can give you vivid dreams.Sources:
https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/travel-skin-care-tips https://theconversation.com/health-check-why-swimming-in-the-sea-is-good-for-you-68583 https://www.acneaseeu.com/acne-treatment-blog/sleep-your-way-to-acne-free-skin.htmSkin Health & Wellness Articles
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