The holidays bring joy, chaos, and—let’s be honest—a fair amount of stress. Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours to see family, travel can throw your skin (and your nervous system) for a loop. Fortunately, a few smart swaps in your travel routine can make a huge difference. From packing your favorite soap to bringing your own pillowcase, here are five easy skincare travel tips to keep your skin healthy and happy on the road.
1. How Do I Travel with Bar Soap?
Ditch the slimy plastic case or ziploc bag. Pop your favorite Osmia body bar or facial soap into one of our soap travel bags. The breathable design keeps your soap aerated and clean between uses, and it dries quickly once you arrive.
Bonus: you can drop the soap in the bag while it’s still wet, rinse it out when you get there, and let the bag air dry so it's ready to use again in a few hours—no mess, no waste.
2. How Do I Sleep Better While Traveling?
Familiar scent is a powerful thing. Bring a 1-ounce Night Body Oil to create a mini nighttime ritual wherever you are. A few drops on your chest, neck, or belly signals your brain and body body that it’s time to rest. The grounding blend of lavender, roman chamomile, and atlas cedarwood can help ease travel tension and support deeper sleep—even in unfamiliar beds.
3. How Do I Keep My Lips Happy on the Road?
Lip Doctor is a pocket essential for daytime protection, especially in dry airplane air. For overnight repair, Lip Repair works wonders while you sleep—thanks to manuka honey, cupuaçu butter, and myrrh essential oil. Bonus tip? Dab a bit of Lip Doctor under your eyes at night for a multitasking, travel-friendly eye balm.
4. How Do I Avoid Fragrance and SLS While Traveling?
If your skin reacts to synthetic fragrance or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), consider bringing your own linens. I always travel with a clean pillowcase, especially when staying in hotels or rentals. If you're staying longer, toss in a few pods of your usual laundry detergent so you can avoid mystery soap that could irritate your skin.
For extended trips, lightweight travel towels are a game-changer—they pack flat, dry quickly, and keep your skin away from unfamiliar detergents.
5. How Do I Treat Breakouts While Traveling?
Travel zits are real—and often triggered by changes in diet, stress, or recirculated airplane air. Keep Spotless Blemish Oil in your carry-on and apply it with clean fingers during the flight. Antibacterial essential oils like thyme and cypress help calm inflammation without drying your skin. I’ve boarded planes with a full-blown pimple and landed with it barely visible. Magic? Maybe. Science? Definitely.
Bonus Tips for Healthy Travel Skin
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Pack fresh snacks like sliced cucumbers, carrots, or apple slices in reusable Stasher Bags to keep your skin nourished from the inside out.
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Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated without relying on tiny plastic cups.
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Alcohol wipes are great for cleaning surfaces (and your hands!) to keep bacteria at bay while traveling.
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Facial wipes are handy for long-haul flights when your skin just needs a refresh before you land.
With love and healthy skin wherever you roam,
The information contained in this post is for educational interest only. This information is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any physical or mental illness, disease, or skin conditions.
