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Weekend Getaway

Packing for a weekend getaway is an exercise in restraint. As much as you want to pack every last serum and lotion (just in case), it doesn’t make sense to bring your entire skin care collection. Less is more when it comes to a quick trip. So let’s focus on the important stuff. 

Once you’ve packed your essentials, think about adding a couple of products to enhance your routine. The Pineapple Refining Tonique does double duty – it will exfoliate and make skin feel smooth, refreshed and clean. And a nice lightweight moisturizer, like the Mangosteen Gel Moisturizer, is full of antioxidants and minimizes the look of environmental stress and refines and improves the look of pores.

And remember, a couple of days’ worth of product is all you need. If you have samples, now is a great time to try them out (assuming you know they’re not going to cause you any sensitivity or breakouts). Pro Tip: Ask for samples when you’re at the spa and not only will you be packing light, you’ll also be using your vacation time to explore products that could become your new favorites.

Adventure Travel 

When you’re heading into nature on a camping or hiking trip, you don’t want to be weighed down by products you don’t need. That backpack only has so much space, and this is the time to be super selective about what is worth the extra weight. Think about small products or travel size skin care that can easily be tossed into your pack and be realistic about what you really need when it’s just you and nature. 

Make sure your essentials make it – the only thing worse than a sunburn is sleeping in a tent with a sunburn. And the only thing worse than going to bed without washing your face is going to bed after a day in the wild without washing your face. So SPF and cleanser are one and two on your list. For all-over body protection, we recommend our Lilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen SPF 30. This SPF is ideal for outdoor activities like swimming and high-performance sports because this non-greasy formula is water-resistant up to 40 minutes. 

If there’s room for more, a lip balm and a Vitamin C serum are always a good idea, even in the wilderness. 

Airplane Travel

Road trips are one thing but if your adventure is more Planes, Trains and Automobiles than Thelma & Louise (minus that cliff scene at the end, obviously) – prepping for the travel part of the trip is important.

You’ve packed your SPF for the beach, but did you know that you should also be wearing it en route to your final destination? Since plane windows are made of plastic and glass, harmful UVA rays can penetrate — and those dangerous rays are even stronger at 30,000 feet. 

The air on an airplane is less humid than we’re used to, causing the skin on your face and body to feel super dry. Drink lots of water and moisturize your skin deeply. Apply a mask like the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque the night before your flight and slather on a nice layer of Facial Recovery Oil. Bonus points if you can fly without makeup and let that moisture sink in. 

If you’re going further afield and on that plane for the long haul, don’t be afraid to pack a few essentials and do a mini “get ready with me” at your seat. A layer of serum and and overnight treatment like the Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face & Neck will moisturize while softening the appearance of the skin on your neck and face thanks to argan oil, evening primrose oil, shea butter and jojoba oil. Defend your hands against dryness with the Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream. If it’s been a while and revenge travel is in your future, refresh your memory with these 5 Travel Beauty Tips for air travel.