Stepping off a long-haul flight with radiant skin starts long before I reach the gate. In the month leading up to any trip, I follow a simple, evidence-based routine that keeps my complexion hydrated, smooth, and resilient—no spa required. Here’s exactly what I do.
1. Hydration, measured
I aim for 35 ml of water per kilogram of body weight each day and drink most of it before midday. Adding a pinch of mineral salt or an electrolyte powder helps that water stay inside the cells that keep my skin firm. Whenever I enjoy a coffee, I match it with the same volume of water to offset caffeine’s diuretic effect.
2. Gentle exfoliation for even tone
Dull, dead cells scatter light and mute my glow, so I introduce a mild chemical exfoliant—5–8 % glycolic acid or 2 % lactic acid—two evenings a week.
How I begin:
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Patch-test on my jawline.
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Apply a pea-sized layer to clean, dry skin, wait 10 minutes, then follow with a barrier-supportive moisturiser.
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If there’s no irritation, I move to three nights a week by Week 2.
I never pair high-strength acids with microneedling on the same day.
3. Microneedling to stimulate collagen
Once a week I use a 0.25–0.5 mm dermal roller at home. The micro-channels it creates prompt new collagen and elastin. If I book an in-clinic session (1.0–1.5 mm), I schedule it two weeks before departure to give any flaking time to resolve. After every use, I sanitise the device with 70 % isopropyl alcohol and replace it after ten sessions.
4. INTU inside-out support
Every day I rely on two INTU formulations, each providing 3 g of hydrolysed marine collagen:
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Morning |
Evening |
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Energy & Skin (marine collagen, B-vitamins, adaptogenic herbs) |
Sleep & Skin (marine collagen, magnesium glycinate, passionflower) |
Together, they help maintain daytime hydration, back overnight recovery, and support the restful sleep my skin needs.
My four-week timeline
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Week |
Focus |
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4 |
Begin electrolyte hydration and twice-weekly chemical exfoliation |
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3 |
Add weekly at-home microneedling |
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2 |
Schedule or complete professional needling; maintain water intake |
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Final 48 h |
Prioritise quality sleep and pack travel-size supplements |
I finish with broad-spectrum SPF, slip on a silk eye mask, and board the plane confident my skin-care strategy is already working.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet.