Your Holiday Skincare Essentials

Heading off on holiday? With limited luggage space, it’s important to pack smart—especially when it comes to your skin. At Skindepth Dermatology in St Kilda East, we know how travel (whether to a sunny island or snowy escape) can impact your skin health. That’s why we’ve created this must-have holiday skincare essentials list to help you maintain your glow while on the go.

Rain, shine, beach, or mountains—these items are non-negotiable.

Sunscreen with UVA and UVB Protection (SPF 50+)

Daily sunscreen use is essential—no matter the destination. Whether you're heading somewhere tropical or hitting the slopes, UV radiation can cause skin damage in all climates.

At Skindepth, we recommend:

• We are Feel Good

• Airy Day

These brands offer high-quality face and body sunscreens for all skin types (including oily, dry, and sensitive skin). They also offer SPF primers, BB creams, and even sunscreens for kids—perfect for family holidays.

Wide-Brimmed Hat and Sunglasses

If you’re spending time outdoors, a wide-brimmed hat is a must. It protects not just your forehead, but also the sides of your face—where sun damage, pigmentation, and sun spots often sneak in. Sunglasses help prevent sun damage around the delicate eye area and keep fine lines at bay.

At Skindepth Dermatology, we always say: prevention is better than treatment when it comes to sun-related skin ageing.

Antioxidant Serum for Face, Neck and Chest

Travel and sun exposure can increase oxidative stress, leading to dullness, pigmentation, and premature ageing. An antioxidant-rich serum helps brighten, protect, and repair your skin barrier while you’re away.

Hydrating Body Moisturiser

Air travel and climate changes can dehydrate your skin fast. Keep your body hydrated both on the plane and every day of your trip.

Our go-to at Skindepth Dermatology:

• Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion – fragrance-free, gentle, and deeply hydrating for all skin types.

Exfoliator

Travelling to different climates can leave skin looking dull and uneven. A good exfoliator will revitalise your complexion and remove built-up dead skin cells.

This step is especially useful if you're wearing heavier SPF or makeup on holiday.

Hand Gel Sanitiser

You never know what you’ll touch while travelling—planes, public bathrooms, busy attractions—so always keep a gel hand sanitiser in your bag for on-the-go cleanliness.

At Skindepth, we encourage keeping hands clean not only for hygiene but also to avoid transferring bacteria to your face and skin.

Planning a trip?

Visit Skindepth Dermatology, your trusted skin clinic in Melbourne’s St Kilda East, for pre-holiday skincare advice and product recommendations tailored to your destination and skin type.

📞 Call (03) 9527 4209 or book online at www.skindepth.com.au

Let your skin glow wherever you go ✈️🌞