I'm from London, but I spend half the year travelling across oceans, predominantly to far-flung parts of the world, such as Australia and New Zealand. So you'd think I'd have my long-haul skin situ sorted by now, especially because I'm a beauty editor. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. I might have nailed how to pack light and know which plane seat I get the best sleep, but when it comes to my in-flight skincare, I've not yet mastered it. Add jet lag into the situation, and it's a bit of a mess.
Luckily, I've been tasked with finding out how long-haul flights, time differences, and all things travel affect our skin. I decided to sit down with my friend, Dr Christine Hall, a skin expert, who's worked as both an aesthetic doctor (at the esteemed Taktouk Clinic) and an A&E doctor for many years now. Here, she tells me what I (and by extension, you) should be doing to avoid the perils of jet lag. Happy boarding.
