Whether you’re headed to a sun-soaked beach or exploring a new city, your skin care routine doesn’t need to take up half your suitcase. At NIMA, we believe in traveling light, but smart. With the right essentials in your bag, you can keep your glow going strong without overpacking. Here’s how to build the perfect vacation skin care routine, plus a few of our favorite TSA-approved summer must-haves.

Travel Skin Care: Essentials vs. Extras

Let’s break it down. When you’re on the go, your skin care should protect, hydrate, and support your skin’s natural barrier, without a 10-step routine. Here’s what to bring and what to leave at home:

Your Skin Care Essentials (Don’t Leave Home Without These!)

1. SPF (Daily, No Exceptions)
   No matter where you’re headed, sunscreen is your #1 must-have.
   Try: Alastin® HydraTint
   This tinted, lightweight SPF protects your skin from UVA/UVB rays and evens your complexion. It’s perfect for on-the-go glow without foundation.
   
   
2. Hydration Hero
   Travel (especially flying) can dehydrate your skin. Keep your barrier balanced with a high-performance hydrator.
   Try: SkinMedica® HA5® HydraCollagen
   This HA serum locks in moisture, making it a must-have for long flights or hot, dry destinations.
   
   
3. Cleanser (TSA-Approved!)
   Opt for a gentle, travel-sized cleanser to remove sunscreen, sweat, and pollution without stripping your skin.
   Try: SkinCeuticals® Simply Clean
   Pro Tip: Transfer your favorite cleanser into a 3.4 oz. (or smaller) travel container to meet TSA guidelines.
   
   

4. Moisturizer
   Choose a moisturizer that works day and night to simplify your routine. Look for something lightweight yet nourishing, especially if you’re in the sun.
   Try: Hydrinity® Hydri-C Moisturizer 

5. Lip Care + Eye Protection Lips and under eyes are extra sensitive and prone to dryness while traveling. Try: Alastin® Restorative Eye Treatment to depuff and hydrate tired eyes after a long flight, and Glymed+® Hydrating Lip Balm to keep your lips silky smooth

Extras to Leave at Home

• Exfoliators & Peels: Skip anything too active that could sensitize your skin to the sun. Instead, keep it gentle and let your skin rest.
• Multiple Serums: Pare it down to one multitasker, like a hydrating or antioxidant serum, and leave the layering to your at-home routine.
• Full-size bottles: These take up too much space and may not pass through TSA. Stick to travel-size or samples.

Summer Travel Skin Care Tips

Pack a Skin Care Pouch in Your Carry-On

Flights are extra drying, so stash your hydrator, SPF, lip balm, and facial mist in your personal item.

Simplify Your Makeup with Tinted SPF

Alastin’s HydraTint gives you skin protection and a natural glow, so no foundation is needed. A win-win when you want to pack light and look fresh.

Hydrate Inside and Out

Drink water often and avoid excess caffeine and alcohol while flying. Pair that with your HA serum and moisturizer to stay dewy and healthy.

Your NIMA-Approved Vacation Skin Care Checklist

• Alastin® HydraTint SPF
• SkinMedica® HA5 HydraCollagen
• SkinCeuticals® Simply Clean Cleanser
• Hydrinity® Hydri-C Moisturizer
• Alastin® Restorative Eye Treatment
• Glymed+® Hydrating Lip Balm
• Optional: facial mist or sheet mask for mid-flight refresh

Your skin deserves a vacation, too, but that doesn’t mean skipping out on care altogether. With the right essentials and a few smart swaps, you’ll keep your skin radiant and protected, wherever summer takes you. 

Need help picking the perfect travel-size skin care lineup? Stop by The Spa at NIMA or shop online at nimastore.shop. Our expert team is here to help you build a glow-worthy routine that fits in your carry-on.

Bon voyage and happy glowing!