July 16, 2025

How to Minimize Your Skincare Routine While Traveling and Still Glow

Travel is amazing for the soul but not always for your skin. Long flights, shifting climates, different water, and out of sync sleep can leave your skin feeling dull, dry, or breaking out. And let’s be real, no one wants to haul a 10-step skincare routine through TSA.

But here's the truth: your skin doesn’t need more while traveling, it actually thrives on less.

Let’s talk about how to simplify your routine, support your skin, and still glow no matter where the journey takes you.

Why Less Is More When You Travel

Your skin is already adapting to new environments like airplane air, weather changes, and different foods or water. Throwing new or harsh products into the mix can overwhelm your skin barrier.

That’s why travel is the perfect time to let your skin reset.
Fewer steps, more hydration, and gentle, multitasking products will help your skin stay calm and radiant.

Skin Benefits of a Simplified Routine

A scaled-back skincare routine while traveling can help:

Reduce inflammation from overdoing it with actives
Protect your skin barrier in both dry and humid climates
Save time and energy so you can enjoy your trip
Lighten your suitcase and your mental load

4 Hero Products That Do It All

When I travel, I only bring what truly works. These three multitasking essentials go with me everywhere:

1. Exfoliating Face and Body Oil

Yes, you can exfoliate gently and cleanse while traveling without harsh scrubs or overdoing it.

Use it to remove makeup and SPF

2. Rise & Rest Face Oil Daily Duo Set

This powerhouse oil hydrates, and nourishes all in one.

Massage it in post-shower to moisturize
Add a drop to your sunscreen for a dewy glow

3. Magnesium Oil (Mini)

Travel can throw off your sleep, digestion, and hormones magnesium brings balance back.

Spray on feet before bed to promote restful sleep
Massage into shoulders or back post-flight
Helps with bloating, cramps, and stress

4. Bath Soak Packet

A must for winding down after a long travel day.

Calms tired muscles with magnesium + botanicals
Supports detox after flying or long walks
Easy to pack and perfect for hotel tubs or foot soaks

My 5-Minute Evening Travel Ritual

This is my go to routine wherever I’m staying hotel, Airbnb, or even a guest room:

Oil cleanse — especially if your skin feels tight or dry
Face massage — boosts circulation and eases tension
Magnesium oil — on feet and shoulders
Simple grounding — breathe, stretch, journal, or sip tea
Rest — let your skin repair while you sleep

This quick ritual helps me feel centered and keeps my skin glowing from the inside out.

What I Always Pack (for Skin, Sleep & Sanity)

Here’s my simplified travel skincare checklist:

Rise & Rest Face Oil $80

Mini Magnesium Oil $14

Bath Soak Refill bag $30

Hyaluronic Acid (link cloudburst) $28

Hypochlorous Acid $20

Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen (clean mineral sunscreen page) $24

Want it all in one place? Grab our limited-edition Vacation-Ready Set.

Your Skin Needs Ritual, Not Rules

The best part of travel? Being present is not perfect.
Let your skincare support that by doing more with less. Focus on how your skin feels, not just how it looks. Let your travel rituals ground you, restore you, and help you glow no matter where life takes you.

Behrhaus Guide by Lauren Hackney Behringer