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We get so into the moment and the love of travel, that we might forget to take care of one really important thing: our skin. It doesnāt matter where you are: your skin is precious and should be taken good care of. You donāt want to look back and regret not taking good care of your skin. After reading this blog: you know all the basic stuff to do!
How To Take Care Of Your Skin While Travelling!
It doesnāt matter if we go to Bali and be in the full sun, or if weāre going skiing and sit down in the sun for a little while. Or when weāre hiking and will mostly be walking in the woods with a little sunlight. Nope. It doesnāt matter if itās hot, cold, snowy or rainy. Our skin asks for good care!
Hot & Sunny Weather
Everyone knows: sunscreen is our best friend in hot and sunny weather. Just start the day by applying sunscreen before getting dressed. Even if youāre just going out to explore! It will protect your skin during the day and itās so important. We often forget how damaging the sun can be, even when weāre not tanning. Apply sunscreen every hour or so ā depending on the sun ā whenever youāre tanning to prevent a sunburn and other damage of the sun. It doesnāt particularly mean that you wonāt tan as fast as you would without sunscreen.
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I even think I tan more equal and prettier whenever I apply sunscreen. And if it would slow down the tan process: what does it matter? We should just embrace our natural skin tone. I do, but I have to be honest: I just look way more healthy with a little bit of tan. Itās perfectly fine to take a little while like days or weeks to get a tan. It doesnāt have to be done in just one day!
Rainy & Cold WEather
My skin gets really dry during cold weather and even with itās raining. I live in the Netherlands and boy, it rains a lot here. Moisturizing my skin is so important during these days. Iām not a fan of skiing or snowboarding or any form of sport in the snow. However, I do know that the sun can be extremely damaging whenever youāre just chilling at the aprĆØs ski bar, in the sun, with the sun reflecting on the snow. No wonder people get really bad sun burns during skiing and all.
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Overcast Days & Change in Seasons
Even on overcast days itās so important to get your sunscreen on. Personally, I donāt really use sunscreen in the winter when itās cold and raining because I donāt really think itās necessary. However, when it goes from summer to autumn, winter to spring or spring to summer: I do use sunscreen. Even if itās just a small layer. Even when I go to work and be sitting inside for a while. Itās just for those moments outside in the sun. Those little moments can build up to long moments being unprotected in the sun!
The sun is more dangerous than we think even though most of us love the sun. I love the sun and Iām really a sunny-weather girl. Give me some sun and Iām one happy girl. But we can be happy girls and happy boys while wearing sunscreen. Gotta admit: sunscreen does get a little sticky sometimes. Itās just another excuse to take that very nice shower in the evening!
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Moisturizing
Furthermore, moisturizing is so important. Iām guilty of forgetting this which leads my legs to be the driest creatures they can be. Itās horrible. And it takes me a few weeks to get them look normal during the summer. I just forget. Itās not something I do every night. Iām better at it during the summer since Iāll be wearing shorts, skirts and dresses and I want my legs to look good. But isnāt that stupid? Why should I take better care of my legs during the summer than during the winter time? Especially during the winter: they really, really need to be moisturized. I promise I will do better next winter!
Skincare
I do like to use facial mist sprays while travelling to moisturize my face on-the-go or just to get some coolness on my face. Itās really hydrating! I would also suggest to take some eye crĆØme with you or a really nice cleanser that will balance and hydrate your skin. If you like to wear foundation: a foundation with SPF is a really easy way to protect your skin! Last but not least, do not touch your face during the day. Especially while travelling! You carry so many bacteria with you on your hands (I donāt want to gross you out) and you donāt want to bring these bacteriaās on your face like that. You know, if they want to get there: they will. Try to wash your hands a lot, use anti-bacterial hand gel and youāre good to go. Water is really good to hydrate overall, so definitely try to drink lots of water.
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Iām not the best at some of these things but Iām definitely working on it and trying to use them every single day when I need to! I hope youāll do the same and think about the damage of the sun. We only have now to take care of our skin. When itās too late, itās too late. Better be safe than sorry!
What is your secret of taking good care of your skin? Iād love to know and itās good to share our tips with eachother. Even the smallest things make a difference!
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Totally agree with the sunscreen! Even when it might not be super hot an sunny, you can still get burned – I’ve made that mistake more than once! Thanks for these tips!
I’ve made the same mistake in the past too! SPF is so important.
Yess!! This is such an important topic! I wish Iād had this guide on me whilst I was backpacking! I must admit, I kinda forget about my skin care! I especially felt the tip about overcast weather and wearing suncream – New Zealand tricked me!!
Ahhh haha! I can definitely imagine forgetting it if I had backpacked in the past too. Good to know for the future tho! š
Hydration is key! Even in scotland I always wear spf šš»
Hydration and SPF are both so important. š
Being travelers, the elements do take their toll on the skin which bears the brunt of the vagaries of the weather conditions. Traveling takes us one day to hot weather places and the next day we may be in a place that is freezing. Essential and basic skincare is an absolute necessity when traveling. These are some amazing tips for taking care of the skin while traveling. Keeping hydrated is a great help.
Yes! We often forget how much these elements effect our skin. Thank you for reading. š