Skin care products for which you should have a place in your hand luggage

Year after year, air travel peaks during the holidays, when many choose to be closer to friends, family and loved ones and take a vacation before the New Year. Whether your flight lasts less than five hours or more than 10, you need to make sure that your skin is not damaged at cruising altitude.

Every seasoned traveler knows that flying and its combination of low humidity and dry recycled cabin air can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it dry and swollen. To prevent this from happening, make sure you carry your skin care essentials in your hand luggage.

Cleanser: L'Oréal Revitalift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Toweltes

Have you ever noticed an oily film build up on the surface of your skin during a flight? Believe it or not, this could be a sign that your skin is too dry. When your skin feels dry or dehydrated, such as due to air cabin conditions, it can cause your sebaceous glands to produce more oil to make up for what is considered a loss. As a result, your skin may look overly oily. To help remove excess sebum, dirt and impurities, and prepare skin for additional products, apply this cleansing pad to the contours of your face.

L'Oréal Revitalift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Wipes. MSRP $6.

Facial Spray: Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water

One of the most important things you can do for your body and skin, especially when traveling, is to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. To hydrate the skin on the outside and give it a quick in-flight refreshment, mist with a mineral-rich facial mist.

Mineralizing thermal water Vichy. MSRP $9.

Antioxidant: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic

While your skin is still slightly damp from the facial mist, apply an antioxidant serum for hydration and added protection against aggressors. This vitamin C serum is a fan favorite not only because it can help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration for a brighter complexion, but also because it can neutralize free radical damage. 

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. MSRP $166.

Moisturizer: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 for Dry Skin Irritation

Dry skin is one of the most common skin problems while traveling. To treat your face and body without two separate products, use this multipurpose soothing balm for dry skin. It contains B5 which helps to attract water to the surface of the skin for improved hydration.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 against dry skin irritation. MSRP $14.

Eye Puffiness Treatment: Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Light-Pearl

Woke up early to catch that flight? Help curb signs of tiredness and fatigue with an eye serum or cream. The metal ball applicator helps relieve eye puffiness by applying the product both above and below the eye. 

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Light-Pearl. MSRP $69.

Sheet mask A: Lancôme Advanced Gènifique Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask 

Feeling dry in flight? Apply a sheet mask. Lancôme's Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask is perfect for flying as it works in just 10 minutes and doesn't leave skin shiny or sticky. You also don't need to rinse it off after you remove it, so no need to go to the bathroom. 

Lancôme Advanced Gènifique Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask. MSRP $15.