Travel Essentials This Summer: What to Pack (and What Not to Forget!)
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one skincare product… What would you choose?
For me, the answer is crystal clear: a big, beautiful bottle of SPF. No hesitation, no second-guessing. Just sunscreen. Let me tell you why.
Life on a Desert Island… Without Your Skincare Favourites
Sure, if I skipped my cleanser, I’d end up with congested skin from layers of SPF, sweat, and environmental grime. Not ideal—but ultimately, a problem I can sort out once I’m home.
No moisturiser? My skin would feel tight, dry, and desperate for hydration—but again, easily fixable with the right cream and some time.
Even without an exfoliant, while I’d end up with dullness, blackheads, and breakouts, it’s nothing a good Daily Milkfoliant and some consistency can’t fix.
But no SPF?
Now we’re talking about serious, sometimes irreversible skin damage.
Why SPF is non-negotiable?
Without sunscreen, your skin is vulnerable to:
- Sunburn
- Hyperpigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Loss of collagen and elastin
- Broken capillaries
- Premature ageing
And yes… even skin cancer.
These aren’t short-term problems. They’re long-lasting concerns that no quick-fix serum or mask can undo. Prevention really is everything—and that starts with SPF.
My go-to? Dermalogica’s Biolumin-C SPF 50 Heat Aging Protector. It protects, brightens, and prevents—all in one.
Your Summer Skincare Packing List
Forget the desert island. Let’s talk about what to actually pack for your next holiday:
✅ Cleanser – for a fresh, clean base
✅ Hydrating Toner – like Dermalogica’s Antioxidant Hydramist, perfect for dry plane skin
✅ Serum – Biolumin-C Serum or Circular Hydration, depending on your glow goals
✅ Moisturiser – the more hydrating, the better
✅ SPF – Protection 50 Sport or Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50, always
✅ Exfoliant (if you have room) – Daily Milkfoliant keeps your glow going
The great news? Dermalogica offers most of their hero products in travel-friendly sizes (under 100ml and designed to last about a month) so they’re hand-luggage ready!
You can always bounce back from a skipped cleanse or a few days without exfoliation. But your skin doesn’t forget sun damage.
So if you’re only bringing one product, make it SPF. Your future self will thank you.
Not sure what your skin actually needs? Book a Face Mapping consultation today and get expert advice on the right products for your skin type, concerns, and goals. Whether you’re prepping for a trip or just need a routine refresh, we’re here to help.
