HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN DURING A LONG-HAUL FLIGHT?

Hydration

Do not wait until you feel thirsty to drink. Aerospace medical experts recommend drinking at least 250mL (about one glass) of water for every hour of flight. For a transatlantic flight between Paris and New York, aim for roughly 1.5 to 2 liters of water to compensate for invisible respiratory water loss.

The Movement Advice

At high altitudes, the skin panics and loses moisture rapidly. Prolonged sitting also slows down blood and lymphatic circulation, leading to a dull complexion and puffy features. Stand up every two hours, stretch, or do simple ankle rolls and calf raises at your seat. Boosting circulation delivers oxygen and vital nutrients directly to the skin, keeping the face looking naturally radiant and plump.

The Anti-Stress Mindset

Travel anxiety triggers cortisol (the stress hormone), which breaks down collagen, causes inflammation, and can trigger breakouts or redness. Managing stress is an absolute skincare essential.Take advantage of La Compagnie’s quiet environment to practice mindful breathing (like box breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4).

Protect Your Sleep, Protect Your Skin

Your skin’s cellular repair peak happens while you sleep. Take advantage of La Compagnie's fully flat beds to get some rest. Slip on your eye mask, keep your body warm, and let your metabolism enter its regeneration phase.

The Flash Reset

Just 30mn before landing, this is the moment when fatigue or jet lag can show on the face to boost microcirculation. Massaging from the center of the face outward helps drain any puffiness caused by sleeping flat.