Beauty Tips When Traveling‏

I know, I know...this definately isn't the post for my Packing Challenge Blog (maybe it is though). Anyway, I came across this post on one of my newsletters and I thought I would share. The original article is from Jamie at Looking Good.

Flying isn't as easy as it used to be with all of the added stress of long lines, security, and delays. No matter what mode of transportation you use when you travel on a trip, there are some tips that can help you feel and look your freshest and make going away a little less of an ordeal...

If you're flying, a pressurized cabin can severly dry out the skin on long flights. (Short flights too, but a little less noticeable). Never underestimate the need and importance of water during the flight. Internally and externally. Cut down the amount of alcohol you might want to drink or the caffeine during the flight and go for water instead.

If you can. spritz water on your face during your flight, by either a spray spritzer bottle stored in your tote. Go into the restroom and spritz your face a few times during your flight.

Keep makeup at a minimum for this reason. Use a moisturizer before your leave the house to maintain a level of hydration...

To cut down on the puffiness your face may get during the flight, lean forward in your seat when possible and rest your face in your hands for a few minutes. This will provide a slight pressure on the facial tissue which will help prevent puffiness...

To keep your lips from drying out, prick a vitamin e capsule and apply the oil to your lips over the lipstick...

While there are certain restrictions as to moving around an airplane cabin, try to not sit in one place for too long. Get up and walk to the restroom if you have to, just to stretch your legs and keep the circulation moving. The worse case scenerio is that everyone will think you have a weak bladder... :-)

To relieve some of the sinus pressure that can build up during a flight, use your fingertips to apply gentle pressure under the eyes from the inside to the outside of the eye. Massage the jawbone area where it meets the ear in slow circular motions and gently massage the temples...Worse case scenerio...people will think you're a massage therapist in training...

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