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When we go on vacation, our time schedules and routines get out of whack. Relaxing by the pool or exploring a new city is great for our mental health, but it’s not always great for our skin! Whether you’re traveling by car, by plane, or by train, follow these simple skin tips to avoid breakouts.

1. Hydrate with H₂0

During our travels, especially while on vacation, we tend to eat out, which often means ordering sugary foods/drinks (that includes alcohol, UGH). Foods and drinks with high glycemic indexes cause a spike of insulin levels, which trigger inflammation throughout the body. Bodily inflammation is correlated with skin inflammation, which can make acne worse. However, experts say we can minimize sugary effects by drinking water before or after we eat or drink something sugary. AND drinking water helps flush toxins out of the body while carrying nutrients to our skin cells. HELLO H₂0!

2. Moisturize

While it’s important to hydrate your skin from the inside, it’s important to hydrate it from the outside too. Topically hydrate your skin with a good moisturizer! We recommend moisturizing in the morning and at night. If you are about to hop on a plane, we suggest applying an intense moisturizer the night before to prepare your skin for the drying effects of flying high in the sky. Inside the cabin, the air is recirculated and can be extremely drying. Moist skin provides a strong barrier to keep harmful toxins and chemicals out.

3. Sunscreen

Whether you’re traveling to the warm and sunny tropics or to the cold and rainy mountains, always apply sunscreen. The sun is strong and its harmful UV light can penetrate clouds. Sunscreen helps keep our skin young and damage-free in all weather. Also, there are so many sunscreen varieties that have non-comedogenic properties which means they don’t clog pores. So, you have no excuse to skip on the sunscreen!

4. Control the oil

Traveling entails long hours on the go, so we recommend you bring some blotting sheets to control oil on your skin. Blotting sheets are affordable and can be bought at any beauty store and in skin care aisles in most grocery stores. Simply pull out a sheet and blot (gently tap) your T-zone or other oily areas for a quick skin refresher.

5. Prepare with TSA-friendly product sizes

As if the stress of traveling wasn’t enough, getting your beauty and skincare products taken away at airport security is the worst! Make sure your liquids, creams, aerosols, and gel products are in compliance with TSA guidelines, which means they must be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces. Thankfully, the #FOBO Kit is all TSA and travel-friendly. The CLEANSE with Benefits AM/PM Cleanser is 3 fluid ounces, while the SCANTILY Pad AM/PM Acne Treatment, the SUPPLEMENT to Be Daily Pre + Probiotic Mix, and the PATCH Me (If You Can) Targeted Pimple Patches are all compact and perfect to take on the go.

So, as traveling can bring on the unexpected, expect great skin with these simple skin tips from Dermala!

Use a gentle washcloth

If you wear makeup throughout the day, it is important to use a gentle washcloth or makeup remover to thoroughly remove any potential pore clogging materials. Using rough and abrasive materials on your skin can cause micro-tears to the skin’s surface, which are tiny tears in the skin. Micro-tears make the skin more vulnerable to its environment including bacteria, dirt, and pollution.

Cleanse

Before you get cozy in bed, make sure to cleanse your face (we suggest our amazing CLEANSE with Benefits AM/PM Cleanser). Benefits of cleansing your face before bed include:

• Getting rid of dirt, oil, and bacteria that have built-up over the course of the day.
• Allowing you to apply acne and skincare products to a clean base, making the treatments more effective.
• Helping you wake up looking and feeling refreshed.

Keep a consistent treatment routine, if needed

Did you know it can take 6-8 weeks of consistent use of an acne treatment before signs of improvement are seen on the skin? This is why it’s important to include an acne treatment into your skincare routine if you commonly experience breakouts. With that being said, we recommend using Dermala’s personalized SCANTILY Pad AM/PM Acne Treatment! This product has Dermala’s SE Microbiome Complex, salicylic acid, and Aloe vera - Acne’s triple threat, which work together to unclog pores, kill acne-causing bacteria, and hydrate the skin! Together these ingredients not only fight current breakouts, but also prevent future breakouts. After cleansing, simply rub one pad all over your face in circular motions, followed by your favorite non-comedogenic moisturizer.

Moisturize

Lastly, don’t skip the moisturizer! Never forget to apply a moisturizer after cleansing your face and applying treatments, even if you have oily or acne-prone skin. Many people believe drying the skin will help their acne, but drying the skin can actually signal your body to produce more oil. Dry skin makes your skin appear dull, and leads to irritation. Moisturizers lock in moisture to keep skin hydrated and maintain proper barrier function, which are important factors for treating acne. The stronger the skin barrier is, the better the skin is able to tolerate treatments.

Change your pillowcase

Our skin already faces enough scary pollutants throughout the day, but don’t let it be introduced to even more bacteria at night! We suggest switching out your pillow case at least once a week. Pillow cases can hold bacteria, dirt, and oil which pose a threat to the skin, especially those with acne-prone skin. Also, we suggest using a silk pillow case because it is more gentle on the skin and hair than cotton. People even believe sleeping on silk pillowcases reduce wrinkles and helps the skin retain moisture! *GASPS*

Beauty sleep

Doctors suggest that young adults should sleep at least 7.5 to 8 hours a night. Our bodies, including our skin, rejuvenate and repair themselves in our sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation causes our bodies to release more of the stress hormone called cortisol, which is linked to inflammation in the body, including the skin. UGH!