DEHYDRATION

Does your skin feel dehydrated? The way your skin behaves changes the moment your environment does.

Signs your skin may be dehydrated:

01
Tightness or Sensitivity

02
Dullness & Loss of Glow

03
Fine Lines & Texture More Visible

What Causes Dehydration When You Travel?

  • Aircraft cabins drop to just 10–20% humidity, pulling water from deeper layers of the skin. This often shows up as tightness, dullness, and makeup sitting poorly after flying.

  • Cabins, crew mess areas, hotel rooms, and yacht interiors rely on dry, recycled air that strips moisture around the clock, weakening the skin barrier over time.

  • Salt draws water out of the skin, while wind weakens the barrier and accelerates moisture loss, especially common when spending time on deck or near the ocean.

  • Heat, sweating, caffeine, stress, and long shifts all deplete essential minerals. When the body is dehydrated internally, the skin is often the first place it shows.

  • Jet lag raises cortisol levels, impairs barrier repair, and increases water loss. Travel fatigue often appears first on the face.

  • Changing climates and inconsistent routines can confuse the skin, making it more reactive and less resilient.

Internal Support: Hydration From Within

Topical skincare is important, but hydration starts internally. These are the key ingestible supports that make the biggest difference during travel.

  • Water is the foundation of skin hydration. During travel, needs increase due to dry environments, climate changes, and long days on the move. Consistent sipping throughout the day helps maintain hydration and supports overall skin function.

  • Minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium help the body retain water rather than lose it, supporting hydration at a cellular level and reducing that tight, dehydrated feeling in the skin.

  • Supports a calmer stress response by helping regulate cortisol, which plays a role in inflammation and hydration balance.

  • Supports collagen production and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier, particularly during periods of environmental stress.

External Support: Topical Hydration

Moisturisers (Your Barrier Anchor)

A good moisturiser is the foundation of any travel routine. It supports the skin barrier, reduces moisture loss and helps prevent irritation and breakouts, especially in dry cabins and changing climates.

These are Capre’s most trusted moisturisers, chosen for reliability across flights, long service days and unpredictable environments:

  • Lightweight but deeply supportive, this barrier-repair cream calms tight, sensitised skin without feeling heavy. Ideal post-flight or during long stretches in dry air.

  • A dermatologist-trusted classic. Fragrance-free, gentle, and deeply moisturising — the go-to when skin is irritated, inflamed, or needs calming fast.

  • A breathable, soothing cream that hydrates without heaviness. Ideal for warm climates or anyone who prefers a lighter finish with barrier support.

  • A lightweight yet effective moisturiser designed to provide long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It helps maintain moisture levels while supporting the skin barrier, making it well suited to travel, flights and changing climates.

Face Masks: Fast Hydration & Instant Glow

Sheet masks are one of the quickest ways to restore hydration when skin looks flat, dull, or travel-worn.

Capre’s go-to masks, depending on what the skin needs:

  • Lightweight glow-givers that hydrate and brighten. Perfect before events, dinners, or long service days.

  • A deeply hydrating, barrier-repair mask ideal for long-haul flights, winter travel, or sensitised skin.

  • Calms redness and irritation caused by sun, wind, or constant air conditioning.

  • Follow masks with a moisturiser or balm to seal hydration in.

Balms: Sealing Hydration & Supporting Recovery

When skin feels compromised, a balm or light ointment helps lock in moisture and protect the barrier.

Capre’s trusted balms:

  • A rich, multi-purpose balm for very dry areas, wind exposure, and cold climates.

  • A cult favourite for soothing, repairing, and strengthening stressed or reactive skin, especially overnight.

Lip Care: Small Step, Big Difference

Lips are often the first area to show dehydration. A reliable lip balm is essential when travelling.

  • A deeply hydrating staple designed to repair severely dry lips. A constant in Capre’s travel kit for flights, wind, and cold climates.

  • A cult favourite for soothing, repairing, and strengthening stressed or reactive skin, especially overnight.

Consistency is key

When routines shift constantly, consistency matters. Keeping a small pouch of trusted essentials, products that work across climates and conditions, helps keep skin steady when everything else is in motion.