People always tell me I have amazing skin and I think it is the BEST compliment! I would say about half of that is me being blessed to be a Black woman because our melanin ALWAYS pops. The other half comes down to how well I care for my skin, especially when traveling. Sun, sand, wind and stale, dry air on planes can really do a number on your face and body if you aren’t intentional about hydrating and protecting it. Here are my favorite beauty products to keep my skin right while I’m on the go:
- Cleansers- my morning and evening skin routine always begins with a cleanser and I have a couple of favorites for travel. First Aid makes a great one and I like it because its light but so refreshing and safe for my sensitive skin. You can find it here or at Sephora. Another favorite of mine is the Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Stick by Neogen. It is non-liquid (take that TSA), easy to use, cleans away make up and dirt and it foams beautifully. Mine isn’t pictured because I used the last of it in LA but you can find it here.
- Ancient Blends Morning Glory Facial Serum- I have @shakazuli to thank for turning me onto this miracle product. After I wash my face I leave it a little damp and apply a few drops of this liquid magic in an upward circular motion. It keeps my skin glowing and radiant. It is made by the amazing (and Black owned) Ancient Blends Apothe’Care @ancientblendsapothe_care in Brooklyn and you can order online.
- Kiehl’s Daily Micro-Dose Serum- I love this for a mid-day pick me up for my skin! You can find it here.
- Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen, Glowscreen and Glow Oil- I live for the magic that is Supergoop products! I don’t set foot out in the sun without SPF and it has been a struggle trying to find products for me and my kids that protect us without leaving us looking like a chalky, white mess. Enter Supergoop! These products are light, smooth and pack a serious SPF protective punch. I use the Unseen Screen for daily use or when I want to glow a bit more- the Glowscreen and Glow Oil give me a perfect bronze toned look. Find these products here.
- Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizer- I LOVE LOVE this moisturizer! It’s light and so hydrating. I literally feel like my skin is taking a long, cool drink of water when I apply it. You can find it here.
- Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil- I put this on my skin daily right out of the shower, or sometimes while I’m still in it. It smells divine and it provides the perfect light moisture layer to help keep my skin soft no matter what the day brings. Osea products are vegan and cruelty free- you can find them here.
- Silk Soft Skin Body Butter- I am old enough to remember when Bath & Body Works first dropped their body butter line and I thought it was everything. Little did I know, there are so many better options out there. This one is made with nothing but shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax and Black girl magic by Angel Virgo @virgo9207. You can DM her on Instagram to order!
- Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15- have you ever had sunburn on your lip? I have and it is the WORST. To prevent that and keep my lips supple and moist, I love this lip balm from Fresh. It comes in several lovely tints but my favorite is the original sheer. As you can see I carry mine so much the label has rubbed off the tube! You can find it here.
- Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Face Oil- My evening skin routine always include this face oil. It works miracles to freshen my skin while I get my beauty rest! You can find it here.
- Stay Lit Candles- so I’m cheating a bit on this last one because candles aren’t skincare products but I have learned to travel with one of my favorites to burn when relaxing in my room and it makes me feel younger and prettier so it counts in my book! I LOVE all of the scents from Stay Lit Candles @staylitcandleslb. They are local for me here in Atlanta (based in Douglasville, GA) so I get mine in person, but you can find them here.
Be on the lookout for my upcoming post on my favorite natural hair care products to keep my coils moist and fresh no matter the destination!