I’ve received a query before on packing cosmetics and skincare when traveling to a colder climate. The query related to whether one needs to pack creams that are heavier or oilier to compensate for the cold and lower humidity.
Having recently had to pack for such colder climate, and based on previous experiences, I thought to share some ideas on how you could pack your skincare for your vacation whether to a cold climate or warm climate.
I know I previously suggested you could take skincare samples along with you – its a good way to test out the new skincare to see if it suits you, and its handy to use and throw. But what happens when it doesn’t work for you and you end up with spots all over? Ah… that can be a problem! So don’t try it unless you have skin like an elephant! I do to a degree 😛
Pack your usual skincare for a cold climate
My personal take is to pack your usual skincare when going to a cold climate. Unless you are planning to stay there for months at a time, your current skincare regime should suffice as your skin will not change that much in a few days or even in a week. If you plan to stay on for more than a month, I’d suggest you bring your regular skincare and then get something from the country you’ll be at, so you know what you really need to address your skin’s concern at that time.
I will suggest that you bring something moisturizing like a moisture mask. This way, you can counteract dryness yet not have to change anything in your skincare regime while you are on holiday. But what if you are moving from a cold climate to a warm one?