Travel can be arduous, no matter how thrilling the destination,” says Kate Forbes, Aēsop’s General Manager of Products, Research and Development – and, after a marathon month of fashion shows and presentations that have seen us dart around the four corners of the Fashion Capitals, we’ll be the first to second that!

Skin is the first thing to exhibit the stresses and strains of life at 40,000 feet (it’s our largest organ, after all!), which is why we’ve challenged an Aēsop expert to weigh in and tackle our each and every Mile-High malady. Listen up, for some in-flight factoids...

Best for Before You Fly, and After you Arrive...
“Careful cleansing prior to stepping on-board is a requisite to ensure that the skin is well-prepared to receive hydration throughout the flight. A deep-cleansing treatment like our Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste is great to gently slough away tired cells, and it works best when accompanied by our nourishing Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream



Upon arrival, I’d recommend our lightweight and vitamin-rich Lucent Facial Concentrate to deliver generous doses of nourishing Vitamin C, and to balance and soothe the skin. Depending on the destination, it is likely that your skin will be faced with a sudden shift in its environment. Now, just as we would be mindful of the skin’s changing needs throughout the seasons, we may need to adapt our skincare routine to respond to dramatic shifts in climate and humidity.”



Best for In-Flight...
“We’re all acutely aware of the dehydrating effects that flying and spending time in an air-controlled environment can have on our skin. Whether you’re on a short- or long-haul flight, to help nurture the skin and reduce the water loss that’s inevitable when in the air, I’d recommend formulations rich in humectant and emollient ingredients, which replenish moisture, soften and hydrate the skin.



My four can’t-live-without products when in-flight are the Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Masque to boost hydration, Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Eye Serum that nourishes and fortifies the delicate skin around the eyes, Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol that refreshes the skin and senses, and Rosehip Seed Lip Cream to relieve dryness and condition your lips.



Best for Travel-Tired Hands and Swollen Ankles...
“Richly hydrating Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, that comes in a travel-friendly 75ml tube, should be kept nearby to regularly massage into dry hands, as well as tired, swollen feet.



In addition, Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash ensures scrupulously cleansed hands in the absence of water; portable Herbal Deodorant will help to reduce and mask unpleasant odour; and Ginger Flight Therapy may be applied to pulse-points for aromatic pleasure and calm.



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