Plane Jane

See Jane. See Jane board a plane. See Jane’s skin turn flaky and watch her lips shrivel. Jane is sad. Poor Jane.

Have you been Jane? Ever wondered why planes wreak such havoc on our skin?

Recycled air and 1% humidity have much to do with your dehydration, and the effect accumulates hour by hour. In as little as 3 hours, almost all of the moisture can be sucked right out of your skin. Dehydrated skin accentuates wrinkles, fine lines, dark under eye circles, and contributes to a lackluster appearance. The best way to avoid beauty jet lag is to make a preemptive strike against it and pack your arsenal for in-flight battle!

Before you board, make sure you’re plane-ready. To clean skin, apply a moisturizer and to your lips, apply a hydrating lip balm (remember, licking your lips does more harm than good). This will be your first line of defense so that your skin starts as hydrated as possible and your pores shrink, keeping your precious moisture locked inside. Wearing makeup is a no-no; if you have a welcoming committee awaiting your arrival, you can apply your makeup 30 minutes before landing.

Using the same logic, spray a leave-in conditioner in your hair to lock in moisture and also prevent grime from attaching to your hair follicles. Apply antibacterial hand lotion, too, just to ensure your hands are clean and moisturized!

While on board, the maintenance must continue!

What to pack in your on-board Jet Set:

Mandatory:

• - Moisturizer (I love Actifirm’s Actimoist Booster) for hands and nails
• - Toner or water spray to refresh your moisturizer (I love Evian Spray)
• - Lip Balm (I love Fresh’s Sugar Lip Balm)
• - Antibacterial Hand Lotion (Bath and Body Works has the market cornered on this one)
• - Drink water. The average recommendation is 8oz for every hour in the air.

Optional:

• - Eye mask (I love the Skyn’s Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels)
• - Aromatherapy balm for your temples, chest, wherever! (I love Buddha Nose’s Immune Booster Salve- just for an added kick of health)

It is imperative that you also stay hydrated from the inside out, and that includes abstaining from caffeine and alcohol, as these will just dehydrate you and undo all that great hydration you’ve achieved.

Don’t be an average Plane Jane, protect your hair, skin, and nails the right way, and have a safer flight!