If Being on Planes Freaks You Out, Try Flying With These Relaxing Beauty Products
Nervousness when flying on an airplane impacts about 40% of Americans — and we get it. Combining pressure changes and the idea of being suspended in the air for a sustained period of time can be extremely stressful. We're not saying these TSA-approved beauty products will cure your aviophobia, but they might just be able to calm you and relieve some of the unwanted fears of flying.
Gravity Weighted Sleep Mask
Gravity Weighted Sleep Mask ($30) blocks out any unwanted light and applies a very light pressure around your eyes to help you decompress.
Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint PocketBac Hand Sanitizers
Travel-size hand sanitizer doesn't have to have the harsh scent of rubbing alcohol anymore. Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint PocketBac Hand Sanitizer ($6 for a 5-pack) smells of eucalyptus and spearmint — a refreshing blend that is sure to relieve stress while keeping hands clean.
Tata Harper Skincare Aromatic Stress Treatment
If you're ever feeling too stressed to function, whip out this Tata Harper Skincare Aromatic Stress Treatment ($80) and apply it to your wrists, temples, and neck. It's formulated with a blend of florals and essential oils which are meant to curb anxiety and help promote relaxation.
Cor Aromatherapy Pendant Necklace
For a dose of calm, load up the Cor Aromatherapy Pendant Necklace ($125) with a wick that is doused with a relaxing essential oil. One scent is conveniently called Calm, and blends together lavender and chamomile essential oils.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater
Next time you're feeling like you need a quick pick-me-up, spray the travel-size Mario Badescu Facial Spray ($5) on your face. This reviving spray contains aloe, herbs, and rosewater. This mixture can be sprayed on with or without makeup and will help you power through the rest of your day.
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask ($60) is the holy grail of soothing masks. It calms redness and irritation, hydrates, and leaves users more relaxed with its refreshing sensory experience.
Glitter Cooling Eye Mask
This Glitter Cooling Eye Mask ($15) relaxes both you and your stressed skin in just minutes.
L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream
Airplane cabins can zap moisture from every inch of skin, but the L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream ($12) will keep your hands hydrated while also enveloping you in its relaxing lavender scent.
Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy
Peter Thomas Roth Mask Frenzy ($75) contains a TSA-friendly mini of the crowd favorite Cucumber Gel Mask — a soothing, cooling, clear gel that's loaded with all the good stuff — moisturizers, exfoliants, and depuffing ingredients.