It was Hour 12 of a 14-hour flight when I really started to droop. Too much time in a too-small economy seat, too many less-than-healthy in-flight snacks and too little time spent sleeping left me feeling grouchy and unpleasant. Still, I knew that once we were on the ground in Nairobi, I wouldn’t want to waste a minute. It was time for a little self-care to make me feel refreshed and ready for the fun.
Here are my quick-fix travel self-care tips and a few hand-picked products that make it easy to look and feel fresh, even after hours in transit.
Start with a Clean Slate: Face First
After hours spent in recycled air on a plane or squinting into the sun in a car, your face can show a lot of wear and tear. A thorough but gentle facial cleanse is the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
Products You Need
Lea Black Beauty® Fresh Skincare Set: This 3-piece set has the three products you need to remove the day’s grime, excess oil and travel-induced impurities. It includes:
- Lea Black Beauty® Skin Revitalizing Daily Face Wash – a lightweight and effective cleanser that is gentle enough for daily use, even on sensitive or dehydrated skin.
- Lea Black Beauty® Moisturizing Skin Renewal Exfoliant – a multi-tasking exfoliant that sloughs away dull skin without being harsh.
- Lea Black Beauty® Hyaluronic Hydra-Gel Eye Patches – infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid to instantly reduce puffiness and revive tired eyes.
SheBuysTravel Tip: Stash these essentials in your carry-on so you can freshen up right after check-in—or even mid-flight in the lavatory with a travel mirror and a splash of bottled water.
Revive Your Hair with Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
My hair is very fine. It doesn’t take much to leave it looking limp and oily. So a hair refresh is always high on my travel self-care list. Since I discovered the joys of travel-friendly shampoo and conditioner bars, I’ve never gone back.
Luxiny’s Rosemary Lavender Shampoo Bar & Conditioner Bar, available at Vickie’s Gifts, is TSA-friendly and plastic-free, so these bars are great for those of us who are Team Carry-on and who believe we need to take better care of our planet. Even better, this calming rosemary lavender set is an instant refresher. It turns that hotel shower into a mini spa treatment.
Sip to Reset: Herbal Tea Ritual
I am a committed tea drinker. I never leave home without a Ziploc bag of my favorites, including the soothing herbal teas I brew each night before bed, whether I’m home or halfway around the world.
Rishi Tea Herbal Teas come in soothing flavors such as peppermint, chamomile, and ginger to help calm digestion, ease tension, and support wellness. Just add hot water.
Quick Mind-Body Grounding Tips
Products are just one part of the equation. How you treat your body during and after travel also affects how fast you bounce back. Try these habits:
- Stretch it out: Even five minutes of stretching — neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, hip openers — can reduce stiffness and increase circulation.
- Fresh air fix: Take a walk, even if it’s just a walk around the block. Getting outside for natural light and a few deep breaths is the quickest way to reset your circadian rhythm.
- Power nap: I’m not a good napper, but I know this is the secret that works for so many. My napping friends say the key is to keep naps under 30 minutes so you don’t sabotage your night’s sleep.
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