Traveling? Get the foolproof guide to taking care of your skin while you're traveling.

On the plane, in the mountains, or on the beach, when you travel... your skin goes with you wherever you go. Take care of it!

Learn how your destination affects your skin. Vacation is a time for carefree relaxation and enjoyment. Well, until you look in the mirror after a long flight or your vacation reflects on your skin.

When it comes to traveling and leaving our usual surroundings, the list of skin changes can be as long as traveling from Madrid to San Francisco.

With this guide, we want to help you learn how to keep your skin sailing in calm waters.

What causes skin problems when traveling?

The skin is an organ and, like all organs, it functions best when it is in balance.

Our daily environment is like a tiny microbiome, a mini-world, and when we disrupt the natural conditions of that world, we trigger a small earthquake in our skin. The aftershocks of this earthquake can manifest as irritation, acne, dehydration, and more.

But there are certain external factors that accentuate this skin imbalance...let's get to know them:

• The plane

Skin problems can start as soon as you board the plane to your destination.

If you wear makeup and travel by plane, you'll wear a mask throughout the flight, sometimes for hours. This "mask" traps oil, dirt, and sweat, which clogs pores and can cause blemishes.

Furthermore, the low humidity of the air quality on an airplane, and the cabin pressure, don't help either. Both factors contribute to the skin's tendency to dry out.

• The weather

When a climate is very dry or very humid, skin problems are likely to (literally) surface.

Dry weather can draw moisture from the skin, leading to dryness, sensitivity, and loss of barrier function.

But we can also find the opposite extreme with an excessively humid climate.

In humid climates and high temperatures, sebum or dirt, such as makeup or pollution, can accumulate on the skin's surface and cause breakouts.

• The water

Tap water in different locations may contain different amounts of minerals, which can have a greater impact on your skin than you might think.

“Soft” water contains low levels of calcium and magnesium. Hard water, on the contrary.

The latter can trigger or worsen skin conditions such as eczema, as well as increase sensitivity.

What is the cause?

Calcium and magnesium ions can bind to surfactants, an ingredient in soap and other cleansers, rendering the formulas insoluble. This means they can remain on the skin and cause irritation.

Additionally, hard water has a high alkalinity, which can affect the skin's pH. It can disrupt the skin barrier and contribute to dehydration.

What products should I put in my toiletry bag for my skin?

A basic way to maintain the balance of your skin are products such as ORGANIC POWDER CLEANSER or GLOW DAILY LOTION , products that care for the skin's microbiota and maintain its barrier function.

But let's prepare that toiletry bag if we go:

• By air

First of all, no makeup! You can use a tinted sunscreen.

Makeup clogs your pores and prevents your skin from breathing, so remember to cleanse your skin thoroughly with ORGANIC POWDER CLEANSER.

If your skin is clean, you can apply ABSOLUTE DEFENSE CREAM . This cream will maintain hydration levels immediately and for a long time, as its concentrated, cutting-edge active ingredient keeps skin moisturized for over 24 hours.

Another goal you shouldn't forget is your lips.

The low humidity in airplane cabins also dries out the skin on your lips, which are much more vulnerable. The likelihood increases if the flight lasts more than four hours. So apply lip balm frequently during your trip .

ATTENTION! You're at a high altitude. UV rays will affect you much more than they would on the ground, so don't forget to wear sunscreen .

Facial mask with hyaluronic acid

In dry climates

To prevent your skin from becoming dry, rough and inelastic, apply Vital Advanced Cream .

This cream will give your skin a more hydrating texture without being heavy or greasy, giving it the comfort it needs. Moisturized and protected skin with CAMU-CAMU, which will provide a boost of nutrients to counteract this climate and the stress it can cause. At the same time, it will counteract the fine lines that can appear as a result of factors that cause dehydration.

WEEL-AGEING CREAM	WELL-AGEING BOOSTER

In humid climates

High temperatures and humidity will cause your sebaceous glands to be more active and you will be more vulnerable to the appearance of blemishes.

Your ally will be ULTIMATE SERUM

It controls sebum regulation, boosts cell renewal, and hydration, because hydration remains essential even for combination skin or skin with acne problems.

All with a lightweight, climate-appropriate formula to prevent pore clogging.

SERUM WITH NIACINAMIDE

In changes from warm to cold climates

When we move from warm to colder climates, blood vessels constrict to regulate body temperature. People with sensitive skin or those prone to rosacea may experience breakouts. To combat these, nothing beats soothing active ingredients, especially niacinamide. This component of vitamin B3 is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatories and also soothes and softens the skin. A must-have for any traveler's makeup bag.

That's why Absolute Defense Cream should not be missing from your routine .

For hard water

To be protected regardless of the type of water without having to install filters, Organic Powder Cleanser will be your choice.

A cleanser with 99% natural active ingredients that respects your skin's maximum tolerance. Its postbiotic and prebiotic complex is ideal for rebalancing your skin's microbiota, strengthening its barrier function, and strengthening its protective shield.

Healthy, cared for, and receptive skin to continue with your routine.

Bottom line: listen to your skin and take care of it.

At NATATA, we help you make the necessary adjustments to your routine with products that meet your needs in every situation.