I have been traveling quite a bit over the past six months and have found a few tips to help me stay calm and feel prepared so when I arrive to my destination my anxiety is not there because I have "thought of everything".....ok maybe not everything. Below you will find a few of my tried and true tips to help keep you looking great from the inside out while you travel.
Traveling is such an exciting experience but can bring on stress. I am an organized person, meaning professional list maker. Before I pack I always take 5 minutes to write down exactly what I need so I don't forget anything important. How terrible would it be to forget your bridesmaid dress and shoes for the wedding you are standing up in? Toothbrush? Enough changes of undergarments? I find the smaller the thing the more likely it is to be forgotten. Take time to plan out what you need, not just clothes but toiletries, reading materials, chargers, no item is too small to list.
I typically pile my clothes onto my bed and snap a photo before I put it in the suitcase. That way when I look back at the photo before I close my bag I can take one last inventory check to see if I forgot any pieces.
If you are wondering what those purple rubber things are on the bottom left, they are the most wonderful thing I introduced into my life recently, yogatoes. Look them up, they will save your feet and save your life.
One of my favorite masks to use, available at Whole Foods
Before I travel I always hydrate from the inside out. I typically pack the night before (I don't have the time to do it until last minute these days) so while I pack I wear a super hydrating topical mask. When I am done packing, I wash my face and hop right into bed to get as much sleep as I can before the morning of travel ahead. I drink a good amount of water the morning of a flight to help fight dehydration. This is also one of the moments where I will apply a thin layer of vitamin E oil to my skin before I leave. When I arrive to my destination my skin is soft and dewy. Your skin may appear to be a bit greasy looking at first but your skin will thank you later by looking radiant.
A must pack for me to is snacks since I am always skeptical of what I will find at the airport. A few pieces of fresh fruit, nuts and yogurt help tie me over till I reach my destination and can savor every bite that my destination has to offer.