beauty tuesday: globetrotter beauty with comfort zone

Are you planning on a mini break for the upcoming Easter weekend? To look and feel good wherever you are, it’s essential to be organised and well prepared. Here’s how…

Packing and Flying…
The dry air on the plane (or even air-con in the car) tends to dehydrate your skin. To replenish hydration levels, use a hydrating mask (try Comfort Zone Hydramemory Mask) the night before you leave, and again when you get to your destination.

To maintain your skincare regime while you’re away and ensure your skin stays gorgeous and glowy throughout the holiday, it’s best to invest in a travel size bag. This ensures you’re not breaking any luggage regulation rules with all your different sized bottles and you’ll minimise the risk of leaking products! Comfort Zone’s travel sets cater for all types…

For the eco-conscious, the Sacred Nature travel pack is completely organic and eco-certified. It includes cleanser, day cream, night cream and a nourishing toning oil.
For those prone to breakouts in different climates, the Active Pureness kit (for oily to problematic skin) includes cleanser, tonic, scrub, clay mask, fluid and a corrector.
If you have dry, sensitive skin, the Everyday Kit includes a creamy cleanser which will add comfort to your skin (especially in icy weather), a tonic, eye make-up remover, night cream, hydramemory mask and skin defender cream that protects against free radicals and environmental aggressors.

Destination: hot and tropical 

You don’t want to arrive pasty and white and on your last day of holiday finally have a golden tan. About two weeks before you leave, start using Comfort Zone Sun Soul Tan Maximiser – it prepares the melanin in your skin so that when you do spend time in the sun, you’ll tan a lot faster, leaving you with a gorgeous golden glow in half the time! You’re also going to be exposing a lot more skin, so firm up with Comfort Zone D-Age Cream to leave skin toned and silky smooth.

Of course, when you’re enjoying the sunshine, don’t forget sunblock! Skin Defender Urban Emulsion SPF 30 is great, and it contains anti-ageing properties. Or if you’re going to be swimming a lot, go for the water-resistant Comfort Zone Sun Soul SPF 15. Remember to keep the skin on your face moisturised – a light fluid or gel is better in warmer weather, try Comfort Zone Hydramemory Cream Gel which absorbs beautifully, or Skin Resonance Fluid if you’re prone to redness and sensitivity. And the last thing you want to worry about is panda eyes. But of course you still want to look your best. Lash extensions are a great idea for holidays – you’ll wake up looking like you have mascara on, and you never need to worry about it running down your cheeks after a swim! Luscious Lashes are your go-to solution – Carlton Skincare in Constantia (Cape Town) do it beautifully (Liza and Emily can vouch for this!).

Destination: icy and cold

Cold weather really dries out your skin, so you’re going to need a rich, creamy moisturiser to protect your skin from the elements. Comfort Zone Skin Resonance Extra Cream contains sunflower lipids to restore and protect skin. At night, help skin recover with a night cream rich in antioxidants such as Renight Recover Cream.

Keep lip balm on hand at all times (try Sacred Nature Lipstick) to nourish lips and prevent chapping. And massage Skin Defender Hand Cream into hands each morning and night to shield them from the cold weather.

Next week, look out for my globetrotter beauty tips for hair and make-up!

And because we’re in a giving mood, we have a voucher for one lucky Cape Town reader to receive 50% off a Comfort Zone facial treatment at Carlton Skincare in Constantia, plus 20% off any Comfort Zone products purchased. Simply leave a comment on this post to tell us why you deserve it. We’ll pick a winner on Tuesday 20 March. Good luck!