‘Tis the season for travel! Summer really is the best time for road trips, vacations abroad, and long weekends away. But before you travel, you have to pack – and for someone with a skincare routine, that can feel a bit daunting. Some products don’t travel well. And do you really want to haul an entire bag full of serums and moisturizers through the busy airport?
If you’re looking for permission to leave some products at home, this is it! Contrary to what you might think, simplifying your skincare maintenance for travel doesn’t have to mean returning with dull, dry skin. These summer travel skincare tips will help you maintain a youthful, glowing look without a complex 12-step routine that requires its own suitcase.
Schedule Treatments Before and After
We often suggest clients book a med spa session a few days before their trip, and a second visit a few days after returning home. This way, you’ll arrive at your destination looking your best, and you won’t have to worry so much about skincare while you’re supposed to be resting. Then, when you come home, you can enjoy a session to refresh your look and restore your glow, allowing you to jump back into your normal routine seamlessly.
At Balance MedSpa, we treat every client as an individual. We can assess your skin health, your goals, and your current skincare routine to suggest the best pre- and post-travel treatments for you. The following are some of our most popular:
1. Balance Signature Facial
Our Balance Signature Facial is relaxing and rejuvenating, delivering a smooth, fresh complexion that’s perfect for vacation mode. After a facial, makeup will go on more smoothly, which is ideal if you’d like to simplify your look while away. Every facial ends with a custom mask, so you’ll get relief from dryness, blemishes, and other concerns without having to rely so heavily on your daily products.
When you get back, a second facial is great maintenance for sun-drenched skin. It removes any toxins that have built up in pores and exfoliates any dead, dry skin cells.
2. HydraFacial
The HydraFacial is another popular option, especially for clients with specific skin concerns like fine lines, redness, or clogged pores. This facial is performed using a special tool that cleanses deeply, removes pore debris with painless suction, and saturates the skin with antioxidants and peptides for a lasting glow.
What we love most about the HydraFacial is that it can be customized. If you’re struggling with redness, we can add on Rozatrol® Booster Serum to calm your skin down before your trip. This way, you can be less reliant on color correction products. If fine lines are a concern, the Growth Factor Booster Serum will do the trick, even if you skip your wrinkle serum while you’re away.
3. Acne Treatment
Many women who struggle with acne have a collection of products they use to manage blemishes and breakouts. But they don’t always get the results they desire from those products. If this sounds like you, then consider visiting Balance MedSpa for acne treatment before your trip.
We’ll analyze your skin and overall health, then recommend a treatment and products that actually work. For some clients, that’s laser therapy. For others, it’s chemical peels or a prescription. Either way, we’ll save you from having to pack a dozen different cleansers, serums, and spot treatments for your summer getaway.
4. Injectables
Maybe you’re a woman who is battling early signs of aging, like fine lines and a loss of skin elasticity. The product list can grow quickly with these concerns, too. You might have a couple of wrinkle serums, night and day creams, specialized cleansers… and that’s not even considering makeup.
Here’s one of our best skincare tips for women 50+. Some Botox® or dermal filler injections before your vacation can eliminate the need for most wrinkle products. Don’t worry; we won’t make you look plastic. We’ll just give you a natural, more youthful look that doesn’t fade away if you skip a few steps after a busy day of sightseeing.
Plan for Your Destination
Another way to simplify skincare while traveling is to pack specifically for your destination. Leave behind anything that you’re unlikely to need based on the climate and your plans. Here are a few examples of what that might look like:
- The Beach: Prioritize products with SPF, hydrating products, and anything soothing.
- A European City: Bring a clarifying cleanser to rinse toxins off after a long day, plus a richer moisturizer to counteract the effects of hard water.
- Camping: Cleansing wipes, a lightweight moisturizer, and SPF are key!
On vacation, you should be focusing on relaxation, not on skincare. By packing for your destination and scheduling before-and-after sessions at Balance MedSpa, you can keep your skincare simpler while away. Contact us soon to schedule a visit for vacation beauty, Orlando travelers trust. We’re happy to suggest more specific maintenance services and skincare products based on your unique skin concerns and chosen destination.