4 WAYS TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY SKIN WHILE TRAVELLING
A frequent traveller
As a frequent traveller, I know first-hand how visiting different climates can be tough on the skin. Whether it’s relaxing by the pool or braving the dry airplane air, these changes in the environment can take a toll on our skin. But with some careful skincare choices, you can maintain a healthy and hydrated complexion throughout your holiday.
Start your routine in-flight
Healthy holiday skin starts before you touchdown at your destination. The low humidity on aeroplanes and recirculating cabin air can cause trans-epidermal water loss and skin dehydration. So, how can you avoid dry skin in-flight? The obvious thing to do is to drink plenty of water throughout the journey, and try to resist the drinks trolley – alcohol can dehydrate the skin further.
Make sure your skin is well hydrated by skipping pore-clogging make-up and layering on a hydrating serum under a rich moisturiser.
I do this with our Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare Signature Serum applied under our Dr Somji Pro-Active Night Cream.
The serum is loaded with a blend of vitamins, like strengthening vitamin F, encapsulated vitamin C from green tangerine exosomes for deep antioxidant protection and vitamin E which is super moisturising. Smooth on a generous layer of our Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare Night Cream. The added humectants such as hyaluronic acid, will draw moisture into the skin and squalane prevents it from escaping. It also contains soothing jojoba seed oil, shea butter and rice germ oil to restore moisture balance, soothe and protect. And if, like me, you like to take advantage of the in-flight entertainment, our Night Cream also contains ectoin to protect against blue light emitted from screens.
Protect your skin in the sun
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, spending the day at the beach or exploring your holiday destination, sun protection is crucial for preventing skin damage and premature ageing. Our multi-tasking Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare Vitamin C Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF30 not only shields skin from harmful UV rays but also treats and repairs it. It’s loaded with antioxidant-rich stabilised vitamin C, green tangerine exosomes, hyaluronic acid, and ectoin which work in harmony to boost radiance, correct age spots and hydrate the skin. It’s also super light and sits beautifully under my make-up.
Cleanse away sebum and impurities
After a day out in the sun, my skin is usually craving a thorough cleanse. Remove a build-up of sebum, sunscreen and environmental pollutants with our Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser. The creamy formula is formulated with Japanese binchotan charcoal and kaolin clay, which quickly soak up excess oil and decongest the pores, leaving skin feeling squeaky clean and fresh. I also like to use it as a face mask twice a week, for a deeper cleanse.
Soothe skin after sun exposure
Travelling to different climates can really mess with the skin barrier, especially if you have sensitive or problematic skin. Sun exposure can exacerbate redness and flare-ups, so be sure to pack some skin soothing skincare. Our Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare Anti-Redness Concentrate is a brilliant skin healer for all skin types. It calms, soothes and cools, and it’s also perfect for alleviating redness, rashes, sensitivity and rosacea that can be triggered after too much sun exposure. This concentrate is filled with plant-derived centella exosomes, which are rich in anti-inflammatory properties to quickly soothe and calm irritated skin.
Reishi extract and antioxidant-rich passion fruit extract enhance skin regeneration, while patchouli extract calms, boosts collagen, and strengthens the skin barrier. It also contains oak, rosemary, and green coffee extract derivatives, along with vitamins B and E, to soothe irritation and guard against oxidative stress.
I hope my advice and product recommendations will help your skin remain healthy and radiant, no matter where your travels take you this summer.
Henal Somji
Dr Munir Somji is a cosmetic surgeon and co-founder of DrMediSpa, located in Marylebone, Knightsbridge and Loughton. He has over a decade of experience in performing and teaching advanced aesthetic non-surgical and surgical procedures. Recognising the impact of skin health and the link to confidence and wellbeing, Dr Somji is passionate about restoring patient confidence and has gained himself a reputation for his meticulous work, reassuring manner and performing treatments that deliver subtle results.