Look fresh on arrival with a simple kit to hydrate and protect your face
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s I write this, I am about to embark on a long-haul flight for which I packed my carry-on with newfound abandon. Travellers to many airports are now free from the confines of post‑9/11 liquids restrictions and the dreaded plastic ziplock bag, so the opportunities for an in-flight skincare moment are greater.
I try to embark with a clean face, but if that isn’t possible I freshen up first with Simple’s Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes (£2 for seven), before layering on a series of humectant skincare products to counterbalance horribly dry cabin air.
I was sceptical about Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum (£44 for 30ml) since I couldn’t see what was flight-specific about it beyond the cleverly marketed name. But actually it’s very good and needn’t be confined to travel, especially if you’re prone to very dehydrated skin year-round. The ingredients list is essentially a hydration supergroup: glycerin, squalane, hyaluronic acid, propanediol and ceramides, and the effects can be seen and felt for many hours. Ungreasy but rich and cosseting, it adds temporary bounce and smoothness to the face, restoring a look of good health.
