When it comes to summer travel, skincare should be a top priority. The combination of sun exposure, humidity, and changes in routine can wreak havoc on your skin. That’s why it’s essential to pack the right summer travel essentials to keep your skin healthy and glowing throughout your travels.
The Non-Negotiable: Sunscreen for Ultimate Protection
Sunscreen stands as an indispensable ally in your summer travel skincare arsenal, offering critical defence against UV rays. Embrace a broad-spectrum formulation that boasts an SPF rating of at least 30, ensuring comprehensive coverage against both UVA and UVB rays. This will shield your skin from the potential damage of prolonged sun exposure, which can lead to premature ageing and increased risk of skin cancer. It’s so important to apply sunscreen generously to all exposed areas of the skin, reapplying every two hours or immediately after swimming to maintain optimal defence. Emphasising the significance of sunscreen in your skincare regimen not only safeguards your health but also preserves the vitality and radiance of your skin as you explore and enjoy the warm weather.
My recommendations:
Alumier MD Clear Shield Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 42 – A lightweight, non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect sensitive, redness and acne-prone skin.
Moisture Matte Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF40 – An innovative, broad-spectrum tinted facial sunscreen with a matte finish for normal to oily skin types. It can also double as your daily foundation.
Heliocare 360° Body Glow SPF50+ & PA++++ – A sunscreen for use on the body that combines dermatological sun protection, with powerful antioxidant activity and a golden shimmer for protected, healthy, and glowing skin.
Stay Hydrated: Moisturiser and Hydrating Serums
The scorching summer climate poses a challenge to maintaining hydrated skin so moisturisers and hydrating serums in your travel kit are non-negotiable. Opt for formulations that are light on the skin yet potent in moisture retention such as serums with hyaluronic acid. When applied beneath your regular moisturiser, they can significantly enhance the skin’s ability to retain moisture, ensuring a dewy, radiant complexion even under the harsh summer sun.
My recommendations:
Alumier MD HydraCalm – A soothing and rich moisturising cream loaded with antioxidants and calming ingredients for sensitive and redness-prone skin.
Combat Breakouts: Cleansers and Acne Treatments
Your summer holiday brings the heightened risk of unwelcome breakouts, courtesy of increased sweat, layers of sunscreen, and exposure to various pollutants. To keep your skin clear and blemish-free, incorporating a gentle yet effective cleanser into your daily regime is crucial. I’d recommend a formula that effectively dissolves impurities and excess oil without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. A cleanser with salicylic acid can offer deep pore cleansing, preventing the onset of breakouts.
Following cleansing, a targeted acne treatment becomes your next line of defence against potential flare-ups. Ingredients such as tea tree oil, known for its natural antibacterial properties, or niacinamide, which reduces inflammation, can be particularly effective in treating individual blemishes quickly, minimising their duration and severity.
My recommendations:
Alumier MD Acne Clarifying Cleanser – A gentle yet seriously effective pH balanced cleanser for acne-prone skin.
Alumier MD Bright and Clear Solution – A refreshing skin conditioning solution which encourages skin cell turnover, revealing a radiant complexion.
Soothe and Repair: After-Sun Care
After prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays, the skin may exhibit signs of distress such as redness, dehydration, or even peeling. To address these concerns, incorporating after-sun care products into your routine is essential. Hypo21 stands out for its exemplary healing properties, offering immediate relief to sunburn skin. Its soothing effect not only calms inflammation but also initiates the skin’s healing process. Additionally, seeking out after-sun products enriched with antioxidants like Vitamin E can significantly aid in repairing sun-damaged skin, helping to counteract oxidative stress and support cellular restoration.
For deeper hydration, integrating a nourishing moisturiser that’s rich in ingredients like ceramides and essential fatty acids can replenish the moisture barrier, promoting recovery from dryness and peeling.
The incorporation of after-sun care extends beyond topical treatments. Ensuring enough fluid intake plays a vital role in internal hydration, aiding the overall recovery of the skin from sun exposure. By combining effective topical treatments with internal hydration, you’ll soothe, repair, and rejuvenate your skin.
My recommendations:
DMK Enzyme Therapy – DMK Muscle Banding treatments incorporate all three enzyme masks which are highly effective in repairing and strengthening skin tissue. They also contain potent antioxidants to fight the harmful effects of free radicals that cause premature ageing.
Travel-Friendly Packaging: Keeping Your Skincare Routine Compact
When space in your luggage is at a premium, a simplified and efficient skincare routine is necessary. Try travel-sized versions of your skincare favourites to not only maximise your packing efficiency but also ensure you stay compliant with airport security regulations for liquids. As I discovered on my recent trip to Edinburgh, security is very particular with the liquid amount and not having it in the airport’s clear plastic bag can delay you at security. Investing in a collection of miniature skincare essentials allows for a lightweight, hassle-free experience without compromising on your skincare regime. You could even consider refillable travel-sized bottles that can be replenished with products from your full-sized containers at home.
My recommendations:
AlumierMD Post Procedure Kit with Cleanser, Recovery Balm & SPF 40 – This kit combines three essentials in travel-friendly sizes which includes SensiCalm Cleanser 15 ml, Recovery Balm 15 ml and Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40 – Untinted 15 ml. The perfect travel kit to protect your skin post peels and treatments.
To explore my full selection of products and for all those summer travel essentials your skin will thank you for, visit the LJC Advanced Skincare shop or send me a message and make it your mission to have sun-safe, beautiful skin.