I came back from Mexico last month and my skin was a mess by the time I got home, I drank lots of water on the plane and before I got on smothered myself in johnsons baby oil gel plus aquious cream ANd still my skin was really dry and flaky. I go to the Maldives next month and need to know what would keep my skin hydrated and smooth. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
2007-01-18 01:46:02 · 8 answers · asked by Budapest1 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Thanks for the advice.
I travel so much because I like going on holida
2007-01-18 02:07:28 · update #1
Meant holiday of course. But also......Can I just go to the docs and get a sedative?? I am terrified of flying - thanks for the sea crashing one!!! (put up with it because I like beaches and sun and hotels!) People have mentioned valium, is this a sedative??
2007-01-18 02:11:04 · update #2
Crash it into the sea. ps why you travel so much?
2007-01-18 01:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I travel a lot for my work (120 flights last year!!!).
The answer is don't put loads of creams on your skin!!!! They stop it from reaching a natural balance and therefore it drys out. Avoid using any perfumes etc as the alcohol in these drys the skin very quickly in an aircraft.
Drink water is fine but don't over do it you wont loose that much water in any one flight.
Dont over wash your skin before you travel, the natural oils in your skin do a much better job of keeping it moist.
If your skin feels dry in the flight just go to the loo and splash some cold water on and pat dry, dont use any soaps etc.
2007-01-18 03:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by Your Nuts! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want a strong moisturising cream go to a pharmacy and ask for a tub of Cetomacrogol Cream, Formula A - I use it and it keeps my skin hydrated. It also leaves a sort of Vaseline type layer (Only not as sticky and annoying) on top to help stop any moisture escaping. I think it's only about £4 for 500g. Works for me!
2007-01-18 02:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by randombushmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres what i did once: brought a can of water spray, it says to use it for the beach, but its useful on the plane, and every ten minutes spray it a couple times on you. if you cant find something like that in the stores than just take an empty perfume bottle (completely empty) and fill it with water
2007-01-18 02:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by divapowergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the oil blocks out any moisture from your skin. Moisture is water, not oil.
2007-01-18 02:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,why dont you moisturise with vaseline for the day not too much,try it at home your skin will feel lovely and stays moisturised for a very long time.
2007-01-18 01:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by senorita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
evian has a special moisturizing sray that they sell specifically for flying...it works really well and you can take it with your carry on and lightly mist your face whenever you feel the need for extra moisture...
(they also have lotions) ...they carry evian travel products at sephora...
2007-01-18 07:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by surf_cali19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub pee all over yourself......its a great moisturizer!
2007-01-18 01:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋