You booked the trip. You packed the bags. But did you think about what the weather is going to do to your face?
Climate changes hit your skin fast. Here's what to expect and what to actually do about it.
Going somewhere humid when you live in a dry climate?
What happens: Your products might feel heavy, pore-clogging, too much. Your skin isn't used to holding onto that much moisture, so it can get congested and break out.
What to do:
- Switch to a lighter moisturizer or skip heavy creams altogether
- Use a gentle cleanser morning and night to prevent buildup something like our Pureglow Cleanser works well because it removes excess without over-stripping
- Blot instead of adding more product during the day
- Keep your routine minimal your skin needs less when humidity does the work
Going somewhere dry when you're used to humidity?
What happens: Your skin loses water faster than your moisturizer can replace it. That tight, flaky feeling sets in quick.
What to do:
- Layer hydration: a hydrating serum under your moisturizer
- Apply moisturizer on damp skin to lock in more water our Hydrating Dew Moisturizer was actually reformulated during testing because it performed differently in desert air versus coastal humidity
- Drink more water than usual: dehydration shows on your face first
- Avoid long hot showers they strip your skin faster in dry air
Going to high altitude?
What happens: UV exposure increases roughly 10-12% for every 1,000 meters of elevation. A ski trip or mountain getaway means more sun damage than you'd expect even when it's cold.
What to do:
- Wear SPF 30+ minimum, even on cloudy days
- Reapply every two hours, especially if you're sweating or in snow (snow reflects UV)
- Don't forget your lips, they burn fast at altitude
- Use a richer moisturizer at night to help skin recover from the thin, dry air—if you're prone to dark spots, something like the Clear Confidence Moisturizer helps with repair while you sleep
General travel tips for any climate shift:
- Start adjusting your routine 2-3 days before you leave if you can
- Bring travel sizes of both a lighter and heavier moisturizer so you can adapt—that's exactly why we created the MINI HYDRATE + GLOW and MINI CLEAR + CALM sets
- Don't introduce new products right before a trip stick to what your skin knows
- Cleanse thoroughly at night to remove sunscreen, sweat, and environmental buildup
Your skin is smart but it needs a heads up when the environment changes, especially on a spring break trip!