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A FLIGHT attendant has revealed how she keeps her complexion looking pristine on long-haul trips.

She said she doesn't let flying over 16 hours per day hold her back from a comprehensive skincare routine.

A flight attendant detailed her airplane skincare routine (stock photo)
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A flight attendant detailed her airplane skincare routine (stock photo)Credit: Getty

Redditor shared her tips in a comment on the social media platform.

She said finding a regimen that works for her took a lot of "trial and error."

The flight attendant leaves no stone unturned when it comes to her skincare at 35,000 feet.

She also shared her routine for when she is on solid ground.

SKINCARE IN THE SKY

The flight attendant first emphasized the importance of staying hydrated while flying.

She said she keeps a large personalized water bottle with her in the plane's cabin.

"Make it interesting," she said. "Add chia seeds, spirulina, mint leaves, lime — whatever will get you drinking."

She then revealed her makeup tip for a long shift in the sky.

"Before putting on makeup, apply a good moisturizer, let it sink in, and five to 10 minutes later, add sunblock," she said.

"You can still get so much sun from the windows, even if not direct."

She recommended moisturizing heavily during nap time as well as using a hydrating facial mist frequently during flights.

She also nixes foundation on longer shifts and uses BB cream instead, as she finds the former settles into fine lines.

HOME SWEET HOME

The flight attendant is sure to make her skincare routine count when she's on the ground as well.

In the morning, she washes her face with water only.

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Next, she applies a hyaluronic acid followed by a facial cream after five to 10 minutes and complete with sunscreen on top.

After her morning skincare routine, she adds her makeup on top of everything.

"Somehow my face isn't even too glossy after all of this," she said.

In the evenings, she washes her face and uses micellar water to remove excess makeup.

To moisturize, she opts for either a ceramide cream or a heavier balm depending on her skin's hydration.

Despite all of this, she sometimes worries about sun damage.

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"I always worry since I use tretinoin, which makes your skin more vulnerable, and I spend a lot of time in the cockpit," she said.

"My galley leads directly into a doorless cockpit and I’m the only flight attendant, so I feel like I get more sun than usual."

Anti-aging tips and 'superstar' products

is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.

She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.

She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.

"Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients," she said.

“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.  

“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration. 

“It also allows the skin to function as it should. 

“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”

Dr. Moore's skincare staples:

  • Hydrate and Hydrate Lux moisturizer, $78
  • Adequate sleep
  • Balanced diet
  • Reducing stress
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