Hello! Magazine UK – 12 August 2019

BEAUTY

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lying can wreak havoc on your skin,

leaving you looking and feeling less-than-

refreshed on landing. “Flying can cause

swelling, dehydration and water

retention,” says aesthetic doctor Maryam

Zamani, founder of skincare range

MZ Skin. Besides resisting alcohol, fizzy drinks and salty

snacks on-board – sip water instead and move around

the cabin – Maryam’s beauty tips will help you arrive for

your holiday with a glow.

QBefore applying any hydrating skincare products, it’s

important to cleanse. “I don’t recommend putting

anything on top of make-up as it will not penetrate the

skin,” says Maryam. “Instead, it will sit on top of debris

and make-up and may even increase skin sensitivity or

encourage blemishes.” If you don’t get the chance to

take your make-up off before you board, hello! loves

This Works In Transit No Traces cotton cleansing pads,

£18; visit thisworks.com. Infused with rosewater and

water mint, they cut through waterproof mascara yet

are gentle enough to use all over your face and neck.

Follow up with Vichy Mineral 89 Serum, £22, from

feelunique.com. It sinks into skin in seconds and will

help protect it from pollutants – around 50% of the air

in a plane cabin is recirculated.

QTo counteract fluid retention, pop the MZ Skin Tone

& Lift Germanium Contouring Facial Roller, £59 (visit

mzskin.com), into your bag. Run it over your face and its

acupressure pods apply light pressure, designed to boost

circulation, reduce puffiness and increase radiance.

QLow humidity can dry your skin. “Today’s airplanes

have very low cabin humidity, usually ranging from

5-15%,” says Maryam. “We’re accustomed to more like

50% in our homes.” Try discreet hydrating eye patches,

such as Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks,

£50.50 for six (visit elemis.com), and a hydrating lip

balm – we love Clarins Hydra-Essential Moisture

Replenishing Lip Balm, £19.50; visit clarins.co.uk. And

just before landing, apply NYX Bare With Me

Hydrating Jelly Primer, £15; visit nyxcosmetics.co.uk.

The water-based formula softens the appearance of

pores and is the perfect base for make-up.

QIf you’re on a long-haul trip, you need greater

protection. Try Lanolips Face Base The Aussie Flyer,

£20; visit net-a-porter.com. Slather on a thick layer and

wipe it off after ten minutes for dewy, hydrated skin.

Also, top up your moisture levels with Caudalie Beauty

Elixir Limited Edition 30ml, £12; visit caudalie.com.

QFinally, you may not be on the beach, but you should

wear sun cream on a flight. “Ultraviolet radiation at

that altitude is more damaging to skin than when

you’re on the ground, especially if you have a window

seat,” says Maryam. “SPF is a must.” BareMinerals

Skinlongevity Vital Power Moisturizer SPF30, £35 (visit

bareminerals.co.uk), is a lightweight moisturiser with a

REPORT: ALEX LIGHT. PHOTOS: TRUNK ARCHIVE. PIXELEYESmineral sunscreen to protect against harmful UV rays.

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hydrating products to fight

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