In recent years, skin care routines, especially during flights, have gained a lot of popularity. While lip balm and hand sanitizer used to be the beauty standard, nowadays it's not uncommon for passengers to carry a bag full of skin care products.
"The main effect that occurs during travel is dehydration of the skin," says dermatologist Anjali Mahto. "This happens because of the low humidity in the cabin, which worsens the dryness, itchiness and irritation of the face."
For people with sensitive or dry skin, this effect may be more pronounced. Conversely, oily skin can experience increased sebum production due to dehydration, leading to acne breakouts or skin irritation.
Should we use sunscreen during flights?
"UV rays can seep through airplane windows onto your facial skin, but it's important to be realistic," says Mahto. “The exposure you get on a flight is minimal compared to what you would get during a day at the beach. The chances of getting a sunburn while traveling by plane are very slim. So while you can technically put sunscreen on when you're out in the air, it's probably not worth the effort because the benefit or impact on the skin is almost negligible," adds the dermatologist.
But if you suffer from pigmentation problems and you've landed on a plane seat too close to the window, then applying sunscreen is more than helpful.
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Source: Stylist
