Table of Contents Introduction The Dry Air Threat: Why In-Flight Skin Suffers Pre-Flight and In-Flight Skincare Routine Internal Hydration Hacks Expert Opinion: The Power of Occlusives Q&A with a Dermatologist Conclusion Related Links (For Further Reading) 1. Introduction Boarding a long-haul flight is exciting, but it’s a challenging environment for your skin. The air inside the cabin is notoriously dry—often drier than the Sahara desert—and this low humidity rapidly pulls moisture out of your skin, leading to severe dehydration , flakiness, and tightness. To arrive at your destination with a dewy, glowing complexion instead of dull, dry skin, you need a strategic in-flight skincare plan. 2. The Dry Air Threat: Why In-Flight Skin Suffers Commercial airplane cabins are pressurized, and the circulating air typically has a humidity leve...