How to Be Person Who *Doesn't* Have a skin Crisis When Travelling

And 23 other on-the-road beauty hacks.

- Lauren Balsamo,  Illustrations, Johanna Goodman

beauty No, it is not just you. Travelling definitely messes with your skin. "Any change to your typical humidity, air quality, temperature, or sun exposure levels can lead to things like dryness, redness, and acne," says US-based dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD. Not to mention that skin can get super-dry while on a plane and then compensate by overproducing oil, leaving your face dehydrated but somehow also breaking out.

Plus-sorry!-rushing to the airport and then, you know, navigating the airport and then landing in an unfamiliar place can be just a wee bit stressful.

"And stress increases inflammation and causes the hormone cortisol to spike, which can stimulate sebaceous glands and lead to breakouts," Dr Shari says. Cortisol also gets unleashed by an erratic sleep schedule or vacation-y diet (hey, you did earn those frozen margs).

But deep breaths, friends. There is solution to all this madness, and it's called this story. Read on to prevent illtimed skin issues and get back to getting the most out of your trip.

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