Warm Weather Travel Tips #7-12

Tip 7 – Hydrating or Cooling Mist

travel-size toners that come in a spray

Buy a travel-sized mist or pour your current toner into a plastic spray bottle (you can buy this in a drugstore).

There are different kinds of mists. Many are hydrating. Some are cooling. Some are just refreshing or energizing. And some are balancing.

I recommend one that’s hydrating. If you get hot easily, choose a cooling spray. La Roche Posay and Evian are popular ones.

Spritz throughout the day to add moisture to your skin. Helpful on an airplane too.

Tip 8 – Hydrating Toner or Serum

ClearChoice Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Tone after you cleanse. You should be doing this anyway. But in warm weather, a toner is especially helpful.

A toner with humectants, such as hyaluronic acid, is an excellent way to add moisture to skin. And you’ll need to rely less on moisturizer. If you’re going somewhere humid, you’ll be glad to have a lighter load on your skin. If you’re someplace where the air is dry, the toner will keep your skin hydrated longer.

A balancing toner can help control oil.

For background reading on why toning is such a great way to hydrate your skin, read this article: How to Hydrate Skin.

The mists shown in Tip 7 are also toners. So they can double up as your toner for after cleansing plus as a touch-up mist during the day.

Another thing you can do to boost hydration while keeping the load on your skin minimal – use a hyaluronic acid serum.

Most hydrating serums are not marketed as standalone ‘hyaluronic acid serums.’ But they will contain hyaluronic acid. Look for one where the ingredient “Sodium Hyaluronate” (another name for hyaluronic acid) appears high in the ingredient list (in the Top 5).

Tip 9 – Oil-Free Moisturizers for Humid Climates, A Second Moisturizer for Dry Climates

If you’re not already using oil-free products, now’s the time to switch to an oil-free moisturizer if you’re going someplace humid. Moisturizers that come in a gel feel lighter and cooler than creams. Thin fluids are also comfortable for humid weather.

If you’re going someplace dry, then keep your current moisturizer. Bring another one to layer over it if you need the extra moisture. In low humidity, skin needs more nourishing. One moisturizer may not be enough. For more info on layering products, read this article: Layering Skincare Products – What Goes On First?.

Tip 10 – Sunscreen Sprays and Powder Brushes

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Image Skincare Prevention Ultra Sheer Spray SPF 45 (9% ZO)

You already know that you need to wear sunscreen. For added convenience, consider a sunscreen spray for the body if you’re at the beach. It’s easier to touch up your sun protection if your body has sand on it, or it’s sticky and sweaty from physical activity. Your hands won’t get messy. Sprays are generally not recommended for the face though.

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Dermastart ClearChoice Powder Shield (23% ZO, 19% TD)

A sunscreen in a powder brush is useful for touch-ups on the face. Your hands also stay clean this way. The only disadvantage is that the brush hairs can get dirty over time (breed bacteria). So powder brushes cannot be kept for a long time. Unfortunately, they’re not washable either.

Peter Thomas Roth makes sunscreen brushes for oily and normal skin types.

Tip 11 – Hat, Scarf, and Shade

Keep your face out of the sun! Wear a hat at all times. A 3-4 inch brim is ideal. Look for a material in tight weave (as opposed to straw). Darker colors block out more UV.

Seek shade. The sun’s rays reflect off most surfaces, especially sand, snow, and pavement.

Don’t forget to cover your neck and decollete. That’s where spotting shows up later in life. All that sun damage will get you later!

Try covering your neck with a lightweight scarf and pretend you’re Grace Kelly 🙂

You can read more Sun Protection Tips here and here. Or better yet, spend some time browsing the Sun Protection Guide – it’s so important to skin health, I recommend getting sun-savvy!