These are some of my personal travel tips that make the biggest difference.

The biggest mistake people make is abandoning their routine when they travel.

Your skin is already dealing with a new environment, new schedule, and more stress. It’s not the time to start experimenting with product samples or lose momentum by skipping what’s working at home.

Neda and I keep it very simple. We don’t bring 8–10 products. We stick to the same core routine we use at home.

One of the reasons I built the Trifecta the way I did is because it’s easy to stay consistent—even when you’re on the go. Three steps, twice a day, no guesswork.

And practically speaking, we almost always travel with carry-ons. Space matters. A simple system makes that easy.

Most people underestimate how dehydrating travel is.

I start increasing my water intake the day before I travel and continue throughout the trip. It’s much easier to stay hydrated than to try to catch up mid-flight.

A simple trick I use sometimes is adding a small pinch of salt to my water. It helps with absorption and maintaining hydration, especially on longer travel days.

On the skin side, hydration isn’t just about water. It’s about supporting the barrier so that moisture stays in the skin.

That means using products with humectants and barrier-supporting ingredients—not just spraying water or using light mists that evaporate quickly.

If there’s one thing I pay extra attention to when traveling, it’s the skin barrier.

Dry air, wind, altitude, and cabin conditions all increase moisture loss. If you don’t protect the barrier, your skin will feel it.

This is where occlusion becomes important.

A simple option is something like Vaseline or Aquaphor. They work. They seal the skin and reduce water loss. The downside is they can be greasy and messy, especially during the day.

This is exactly why we formulated Enrich the way we did. It gives you that barrier support and occlusive effect, but in a much cleaner, more wearable way.

Neda is especially consistent with this. Any time we’re traveling somewhere dry—mountains, colder climates—she uses Enrich more deliberately, especially around the eyes and neck, which tend to show dehydration first.

This is one people overlook, especially when flying.

UVA rays penetrate airplane windows, and exposure increases at altitude. So even if you’re sitting by the window on a long flight, you’re getting more exposure than you think.

I apply sunscreen before I travel, and if it’s a long day, I’ll reapply.

This isn’t complicated, but it’s one of the most important habits for protecting your skin long term.

You’ll see a lot of in-flight skincare routines online—sheet masks, constant misting, a full in-flight routine. You don’t need all of that.

In fact, a lot of those things can make your skin worse. Water-based products without proper barrier support can actually increase dryness as they evaporate.

My approach is simple: Hydrate, support the barrier, protect from sun... then leave your skin alone.

Travel disrupts your sleep, and your skin reflects that.

There’s no product that replaces rest.

When I arrive somewhere, I try to get back on a normal sleep schedule as quickly as possible. It makes a noticeable difference not just in how you feel, but how your skin looks.

When we travel, we don’t overpack skincare.

We bring what we know works and what we’ll actually use.

For us, that’s a consistent routine, a good moisturizer with barrier support, and sunscreen.

Q: Should I do my full skincare routine on a plane?

A: No. Keep it simple. Focus on hydration, barrier support, and sunscreen. You can do your full routine when it’s convenient.

Q: Why does my skin break out when I travel?

A: Changes in environment, stress, and disrupted routines affect oil production, increase inflammation. Staying consistent and protecting the barrier helps reduce this.

Q: Is SPF necessary during flights?

A: Yes. UVA exposure increases at altitude and penetrates airplane windows.

Q: How do I prevent dry skin when flying?

A: Hydrate consistently, use a barrier-supporting moisturizer, and consider an occlusive layer to reduce moisture loss. Drink fluids consistently, before and during your flight.