If you have any summer holidays planned then you can understand how packing can be stressful enough, let alone for those of us who suffer from eczema – travel requires even more thought and care.
That’s because travel takes you out of your home environment and routine, two things that are usually set up to minimise the risk of flare-ups as much as possible. Even just travelling to a different climate can be a shock to the system, not to mention the different foods, different activities, and different habits that people have when going on holiday – all the things that make travel worthwhile!
So, what do we suggest – skipping your summer trip to keep your skin in check? Absolutely not! A break can do wonders in terms of destressing your mind and body, and we feel like no one should let their skin condition stand in the way of enjoying the best things in life.
So here are Salcura’s top tips and essentials for taking care of your eczema-prone skin, whilst having an absolute blast of a summer trip…
The essentials
- Bioskin DermaSpray Intensive (100ml) - perfect to cool, soothe and nourish your skin when it gets irritated due to heat, sweat or anything else. Especially helpful for your skin when adjusting to changes in weather and managing any flare ups. You can even pop this refreshing and moisturising body spray in the fridge for an extra cooling effect!
- Bioskin DermaSerum (50ml) – all the goodness of our DermaSpray in a light serum formulation, which is especially designed for dry facial skin. This product is deeply moisturising but won’t leave you feeling sticky or oily in the heat! Perfect if you’re going anywhere with air-conditioning, to avoid it dehydrating your skin.
- Bioskin Zeoderm (50ml) – is your skin starting to feel a bit delicate? Use our Zeoderm to repair and protect any specific dry patches or areas that need a bit more care – great for any sunburnt areas.
- Daily Intensive Hand Cream (50ml) – keep this in your handbag to be able to quickly top up your hands when you need to and sanitises without damaging your skin’s natural pH balance. This hand cream is non-greasy and sinks in in no time – so no waiting around!
Top tips
- We really don’t recommend trying any new products when you’re away even as tempting as the hotel shower gel can be - as it’s important to keep your skincare consistent. If you’re not bringing checked in luggage, you can decant some of Salcura’s Bioskin Face Wash into a travel bottle and use it for all your cleansing needs – face, body, and hands!
- Whilst some find their skin conditions improve when exposed to the sun, it’s important to protect yourself from some of its more damaging effects. Use eczema-friendly sunscreen and bring a hat as well as some loose clothing with long sleeves or legs to shield yourself when needed.
Most of all, don’t let your skin define your summer, and go make the most of this incredible time!
