Beauty, Skin and Wellness Experts Share Their Travel Rituals for Staying Stress-Free

“Hydration is a must, especially when traveling in dry, cold climates! A heavy moisturizer is essential to keep your skin hydrated head to toe. I love the Augustinus Bader Body Cream and the Rich Cream.” –Amy Peterson , medical aesthetician

“I’m a huge aromatherapy enthusiast, so I always make room in my luggage for a few shower steamers. Body Restore is my current go-to for options that revive or restore when I reach my destination.” –Bart Kaczanowicz, Omgbart.com

“If I’m traveling to a different country or time zone, I will use the travel time to help reset my circadian rhythm by timing my sleep and light exposure cycle. I also stay hydrated and avoid alcohol.”–Doris Day, MD, dermatologist

“When flying, I like taking care of myself by using eye masks. I also avoid coffee while traveling and drink matcha instead. My favorite post-travel ritual is an infrared sauna session at Sweat Theory in LA.”–Ermahn Ospina, makeup artist

“Having my medications and toiletries set up in advance is a time-saver and stress-reliever when traveling. I leave notes in the bags with what’s out, so I can restock and be set for the next trip!”–Heidi A. Waldorf, MD, dermatologist

“I keep a beauty bag packed all year round so I can just throw it in my bigger bag whenever I’m traveling.”–Jamie Greenberg, makeup artist

“Two words: Goldie Cohen, my pediatrician wife. She rocks the logistics and travel world. Also, once I get overseas, I never take a nap, I just power through it and sleep when it’s bedtime in whatever country I’m lecturing in.”–Joel L. Cohen, MD, dermatologist

“One practice I never compromise on is daily meditation. Even with a busy travel itinerary, I carve out 10 minutes each day to meditate, which allows me to shift my thinking and find inner peace amidst the anxiety of travel.”–Josh Rosebrook, skin-care & hair-care expert

“I always pack my kit and bag ahead of time and leave them by the front door so I know I can have an easy morning. I also always bring a small lavender candle that I light in the hotel room for a relaxing slice of home wherever I am.”–Kelsey Deenihan Fisher, makeup artist

”For me, keeping things simple is the best way to reduce stress when traveling. Prior to any departure, I do my full skin-care regimen, ending with sunblock, and I do not touch my face again until I get to my destination.”–Nerida Joy, aesthetician

“Noise-canceling headphones have been a game-changer for me. I am sensitive to noise, particularly the constant airplane sounds. Good noise-canceling headphones minimize that stress, and I never travel without them.”–Raman Mahabir, MD, plastic surgeon

“Hydrating before, during and after travel helps my digestion, energy and overall feeling of well-being. Boosting my immune system with herbs such as astragalus helps keep me healthy during my travels. I prefer to sit in the aisle so I can get up often and stretch my legs, which helps my circulation and joints.”–Shari Auth, acupuncture & Chinese medicine

“Book an aromatherapy, face and body treatment the day before you travel. It’s the most effective way to dial back stress and anxiety levels, while also regulating blood pressure.”–Veronica Barton-Schwartz, Veronica Skincare