Tips For Travelling In Winter

Shahnaz Husain

Winter is upon us. The season of blankets, quilts and snow is finally here! Well, several people must have already planned their winter travel to experience snow-covered landscapes, festive vibes, and cosy moments. As the weather tends to change quickly, especially during winter, travelling during the season can make the skin dry and dull. The drop in temperature, low humidity levels, and harsh winds strip moisture from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation, and worsening of existing skin conditions.

Winter vacations sound delightful, yet your travel plans may throw unexpected and unpleasant surprises if you are not sufficiently prepared. Whether you're exploring picturesque mountain towns or bustling winter markets, taking care of your skin and hair should be your top priority. Winter air is notoriously dry, and dehydration can sneak up on you. The changing weather during travel can affect the skin, causing allergies, dryness, chapping, and conditions like eczema.

1–Hyderations -Proper hydration in winter is just as important as in warm weather. Contrary to popular belief, the cold doesn't spare your body from water depletion, and the risk of dehydration is just as high. Dry air, heating, and low temperatures contribute to silent dehydration . Carry an insulated bottle that keeps drinks warm, and opt for herbal teas (ginger, chamomile), warm water with lemon, soups, and water-rich foods (citrus, soups) to hydrate comfortably. Drink water first thing in the morning to rehydrate after sleep. Flavoured seltzer, herbal tea, and milk are all excellent alternatives to plain water if you're looking to mix things up. These flavoured waters allow you to vary your fluid intake.

Citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit, clementine, etc.), apples, cabbage, carrots, and pumpkin naturally provide water to the body. Incorporating these foods into your diet is a simple first step to staying well-hydrated. Satisfy the urge to snack with hydrating foods such as sliced fruit, precut veggies or a container of yoghurt. Avoid dehydrating caffeine/tea/alcohol, which increases urine production and leads to additional fluid loss. But they should be consumed in moderation only. To hydrate your skin during cold weather, apply a rich moisturising cream daily. Opt for oils or balms for sensitive areas (lips, hands). Humidify the indoor air with a bowl of water or a humidifier. Wear soft, non-irritating clothing to limit skin water loss and protect the skin from the cold.

2–Facial scrub: Winter can leave your skin in a catch-22 situation. If you are going for a longer duration of 10-15 days, then carry a facial scrub that will exfoliate the skin, remove the dead cells, remove impurities, and lighten dark spots and blemishes. Strictly choose the products as per the expert's recommendation. A good exfoliator or face scrub will gently remove the dead skin cells, purify and cleanse away grime, and revitalise dull skin for a healthy glow, all while retaining the skin's natural oil content and further enhancing the properties of your moisturiser. Pamper your skin with some skin-loving sugar scrubs that fight dryness, flakiness, and dullness and leave your skin healthy, hydrated, and happy even if it is freezing outside.

While using a physical scrub, wet your fingers and massage them over your face. Once you've worked the exfoliator into your skin in small, circular motions, rinse using lukewarm water and pat your face dry.

Think about travel essentials and how to limit your grooming needs so that you look pleasing and enjoy your trip. Travelling light is an advantage, so you need items that are compact and portable. Get yourself a spacious shoulder bag and two small, plastic-lined cases for your toiletries and make-up. Your beauty aids should be within easy reach so that you can freshen up your make-up and alight from your journey looking attractive and self-confident. Searching for a lipstick or comb in a cluttered handbag can really test your patience.

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