Island Life Magazine Ltd April / May 2016 | Page 96

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY Flying fresh D o you travel regularly for work? Fly long-haul at least three times a year? Do you spend your time between two cities? Flying on a regular basis puts a strain on your body, causing all the body’s systems to slow down including the functions of the skin. The signs of fatigue become obvious – dark circles under the eyes and your skin is visibly dehydrated. The Elemis Biotec can help you... Some of the problems that can arise from frequent flying include: Being in an enclosed space means blood circulation slows and causes swelling. Air humidity can be as low as 10 per cent causing dryness and dehydration. The body is more prone to infection as air is recycled throughout the cabin. Variations in temperature put pressure on the body to reacclimatise. The body is trying to circulate oxygen through the bloodstream in a low oxygen environment. Circadian rhythm is interrupted causing jet lag. Biotec combats these by increasing cell energy ensuring that the skin appears 96 www.visitilife.com vibrant and revived. Using Biotec between trips and during trips means that you are turbo-charging your skincare programme in anticipation of the stresses on the body caused by flight. Tips for frequent fliers • Stroll up and down the aisle every hour to stretch your limbs. • Rotate ankles and knees at regular intervals and don’t cross your legs. • Drink water to keep hydration levels topped up. • Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee which all have diuretic properties. Bring your own herbal teas and ask for hot water. • Wear loose-fitting clothes. • Try to alter your body clock to your destination’s time zone a day before flying. • Make sure you get sunlight on arrival no matter how tempting it is to go to sleep. On 9th May 9-7pm Red house Spa, Newport, have representatives from Elemis offering top quality advice and mini treatments with their fantastic Biotec machine. Opening offers and refreshments will be available all day. Call Red house Spa and Laser Clinic on 01983 822291 for more details or email [email protected].