An expert explains how to avoid the dreaded flight face.
There is a dizzying amount of planning and preening before jetting off on your next getaway, but have you given thought to flight face? You know the dreaded look, dry, dull and puffy, the post-flight aftermath of a long trip or a red-eye route. Flight face can be especially frustrating if you are headed to a destination wedding or for a special occasion where you want to radiate your best dewy and hydrated self right off the plane.
NYC-based esthetician Danielle Gamble of Danielle Gamble Skin said to Travel+Leisure that flight face occurs due to the low humidity and recycled air in the cabin, which is harsh on our skin. "The longer the flight, the more your complexion is zapped of hydration, which leads to breakouts, dullness and uncomfortable tightness," she noted. Gamble recommends scheduling a facial as close to your departure as possible, ideally the day before. "It's a surefire way to ensure you land with the glow and clear skin of your dreams."
When pursuing the facial services menu the day before your flight, she advised to "communicate with your esthetician about your hydration needs and get specific about focusing on penetrating moisture after extractions." Given the desert aridness of air travel, it's vital to seek out an esthetician who uses advanced modalities like Sonophoresis and iontophoresis. "These methods are proven to deliver hydration and active ingredients deep into the skin," Gamble said.
To combat post-flight puffiness and to ensure you look as snatched as possible, Gamble said to add a lymphatic massage to your facial. "Lymphatic facial massage is essential for looking your best," she said. "It boosts circulation, stimulates blood flow, and helps move excess fluid from the face to reduce puffiness. This is why so many celebrities swear by lymphatic facial massage before hitting the red carpet."
Once you are on board, lock in your glow with a nourishing leave-on mask. "When you are settled in your seat and with clean hands, apply a generous layer of a moisturising mask. Your rosin will absorb what it needs. For longer flights, keep applying. My top picks are the Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Masta nd the MBR Hyaluron Mask."
To maintain your post-vacation glow, Gamble recommends booking a facial upon returning home, especially if you've visited an extreme climate, such as the beach or a ski resort. The truth of the matter is that every day is a good day to get a facial, and your pores will thank you, too.
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