Maintaining a comfortable, clean and professional look during and after air travel can be tough. Cramped cabins, changing time zones and altered eating and sleeping patterns can leave even the best-groomed gent looking ragged. But fear not frequent flyer -- by following the suggestions and tips below, traveling light and with TSA-friendly products, your appearance and stress levels can always maintain the proper altitude.
HYDRATION:
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Seemingly obvious, but too often ignored, staying properly hydrated during air travel is critical. The low humidity in airplane cabins can dry out a gent's skin big time and since proper hydration starts on the inside, it's essential to drink plenty of H2O before, during and after the flight. Don't get chincy and think a low-quality hotel face lotion will suffice for a few days either. Bring a top-notch moisturizer like Grooming Lounge Mug Moisturizer and apply it regularly, even a few extra times during travel days. Lip balms are always handy to carry along for dry puckers too.
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SHAVING:
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Unless traveling to a Miami Vice convention, shaving will probably be required at some point during said trip. The simplest way to fit in a quick shave is by using a tidy electric razor. However, if staying true to your wet-shaving roots (recommended), grab and travel with the TSA-approved 3 oz. Jack Black Supreme Creme and Grooming Lounge Best for Last Aftershave. Don’t settle for a crappy disposable razor (especially the ones hotels dole out) -- bring along a real razor and if you like an extra slick shave, bring along a Grooming Lounge Beard Master Shave Oil.
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FRAGRANCE:
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Bringing along a kick-ass fragrance shouldn’t be a hassle. And since large, expensive and extremely fragile cologne bottles have no business in a carry-on bag, grab the ingenious Travalo Travel Fragrance Refill Spray Container. This little sucker provides a safe haven for just enough scent to get one through a trip.
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HEALTH:
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Not sleeping in one’s own bed or normal time zone wreaks havoc on a man’s system. So, be certain to think about how much sleep you’ve had, especially on those first few transition days. Grabbing a 30-minute power nap can make all the difference. But if you just can’t seem to snap out of it, grab an energizing “shock” treatment like Anthony Logistics Wake Up Call to provide a jolt of energy to tired skin. Speaking of rest, don’t sleep on some of the hidden health risks posed by that seemingly “luxurious” hotel room:
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