Travel Tips for Moms

What to Pack on an Overseas Trip

Anyone who loves their beauty rituals faces a serious dilemma when traveling. On the one hand, you want to look your absolute best – you never know when you’re going to meet your new summer romance – but on the other hand, all the hassles of a beauty routine can seriously cut into your cultural exploration time. While packing everything in your beauty arsenal is extremely tempting, it’s simply not practical – you need to keep it simple. The easiest way to achieve this is by opting for two-in-one products, excluding items you won’t need to use, and adding products that cater to the country you are vacationing in. Not sure where to start? I took the liberty of walking around my house and taking photos of my beauty favorites. Here’s an idea of what to pack on an overseas trip with six essential products that you should never leave behind when traveling.

Wipes

Baby/face wipes are the best thing since sliced bread – a gift from the travel gods some would say. There may be days when a shower is not an option or days where you are simply too tired after a big night out; this is where wipes come in handy. They are a quick and easy option to freshen up and stay clean while on the road. Keep one pack in your main luggage and a mini pack for when you are on-the-go. These are available in most parts of the world, so if you run out you can always buy more. 

Moisturizer

Staying hydrated is essential to surviving a long haul flight. However it’s not just about gulping down as much water as the air hostess offers – your skin needs some TLC too. The compact air in the plane does a great job of sapping the moisture out of your skin, so it’s important to keep reapplying moisturizer throughout your flight. Avoid stepping off the plane looking like a zombie by keeping a small bottle of moisturizer in your carry-on luggage; you’ll feel less tired, look fresh, and move past the jet-lag in no time.