Skincare On-The-Go

If your holiday travel plans involve planes, trains, and at least one relative’s guest room with questionable lighting, your skin might be in for a wild ride. Between dry airplane air, late nights catching up with family, and the stress of packing for every “what if,” your skincare routine can easily take a back seat. But it doesn’t have to — mature skin just needs a little extra planning and flexibility when hitting the road (or skies).

Let’s unpack (and repack) your holiday skincare essentials.

Keep It Simple, But Strategic 

When you’re traveling, less is more — especially for mature skin. Skip the 10-step routine and focus on hydration, protection, and repair. Think of it as the “carry-on version” of your skincare plan.

Your holiday travel kit should include:

• Gentle cleanser: Choose one that won’t strip your skin. Look for a creamy, pH-balanced formula that removes makeup and sunscreen without drying out your skin.
• Hydrating serum: A good serum packed with hyaluronic acid or plant stem cells can help keep skin plump through long flights and cold winter air. (Try Adonia Plant Collagen Serums, travel-friendly multitaskers that boost hydration and firmness.)
• Rich moisturizer: Mature skin loses moisture faster, so pack a nourishing cream that seals in hydration — bonus points if it doubles as a night cream.
• SPF 30 or higher: Yes, even if it’s snowing. UV rays bounce off snow and airplane windows, and they don’t take holidays.
• Eye cream: A small but mighty way to fight puffiness and dryness after those late-night family gatherings.

Adapt to the Climate You’re Visiting 

If you’re heading somewhere colder, your skin will crave richer creams and face oils to lock in moisture. Think shea butter, squalane, or jojoba oil.
If your destination is sunny or tropical, swap for a lightweight moisturizer and a mattifying SPF to prevent excess shine.

Pro tip: When the weather changes, so should your skincare. Treat your products like wardrobe layers — heavier for cold climates, lighter for warmth.

Watch Out for Air Travel Skin Traps 

Airplane cabins are notoriously dry (think desert-level humidity). Combat this by:

• Applying a hydrating serum and moisturizer before boarding.
• Avoiding alcohol or caffeine, which dehydrate from the inside out.
• Spritzing a face mist mid-flight to refresh your skin.
• Drinking lots of water (yes, even if it means extra trips to the airplane restroom).

If you’re taking a long flight, a dab of your night cream mid-air can do wonders. Don’t worry about the looks — you’re the one who’ll land glowing.

Be Kind to Your Routine While Away 

It’s easy to skip your skincare when you’re staying up late playing cards or watching old movies with family. But your skin still needs consistency. Stick to at least the basics: cleanse, hydrate, protect.

And please — resist the temptation to try that “mystery lotion” in your aunt’s bathroom cabinet. Your skin doesn’t need any surprises this season.

Bring Travel Sizes or Sample Jars 

The holidays are stressful enough without TSA confiscating your favorite serum. Use refillable travel containers for your essentials. Bonus: smaller sizes mean more room in your suitcase for gifts (or that extra pair of cozy socks).

Glow Wherever You Go

Whether you’re spending the holidays by the fire with family or flying somewhere sunny to escape winter altogether, your skin deserves to arrive as refreshed as your spirit. With a pared-down, purposeful skincare plan, you’ll glow from the inside out — no matter the time zone.

Because when your skin feels good, you feel good — and that’s the best kind of holiday glow there is.