How to Travel with Great Skin: Your Summer Skincare Guide
Holidays are for relaxing — but that doesn’t mean your skincare routine has to suffer.
Between airport air, sun exposure, salt water and late nights, your skin goes through a lot when you travel. The good news? With the right products and a few small tweaks, you can enjoy your break and come home glowing.
Here’s our go-to travel skincare advice for happy, hydrated, radiant skin all summer long.
🧴 1. Take the Essentials (Travel-Size Wins)
When luggage space is limited, stick to your core routine:
Cleanser
Antioxidant serum or moisturiser
SPF 50
Night cream or oil
Optional: hydrating mist or eye gel
We stock a range of travel-friendly skincare from Environ, Heliocare and more — just ask us for help putting together your summer kit.
☀️ 2. SPF Is Your Non-Negotiable
Sun protection should be front and centre on holiday — especially if you’re using active skincare (Vitamin A, acids, etc.).
Our tip: Apply SPF generously at breakfast, top up every 2–3 hours.
For breakout-prone or oily skin, Heliocare’s oil-free gel is ideal in heat and humidity.
✈️ 3. On the Plane? Think Hydration, Not Actives
Flying dehydrates skin. Instead of acids or actives, focus on:
Hydration sprays
Ceramide-based moisturisers
Lip balm + eye cream
If you’re flying long-haul, a calming sheet mask or barrier cream will help reduce post-flight redness and dryness.
🌴 4. Skip Treatments Right Before You Travel
Microneedling, peels, or active facials should be done at least 2 weeks before you go away. We recommend booking a gentle Environ or DMK moisture-based facial if you’re flying soon.
Need post-holiday repair? Come see us in August for pigment, dehydration, or congestion support.
💛 Our Clinic Favourites for Travel
Best SPF: Heliocare 360
Best Hydrator: Environ HA Intensive Serum
Best Glow Boost: DMK Hydrating Masque
Best for Planes: ANP Skin Omegas
Best Post-Flight Facial: Environ Vitamin Infusion
📍 Milk & Honey, Lisburn Road, Belfast
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Milk & Honey is an advanced skincare clinic in Belfast, offering expert-led treatments and professional skincare from Environ, DMK, ANP, and Heliocare. All appointments must be booked online. UK-wide delivery available on all products.