Written by OSEA Staff | Published May 1, 2025
The Right Skincare Routine for Your Travel Persona
Summer vacations start soon, and travelers will hit the road to exciting, exotic destinations. But being away from home — whether for business or pleasure — does not mean you have to skimp on your skincare. If you cannot maintain¹ your exact routine while traveling, experts recommend condensing it², using the right products in the right combinations to meet your skin’s unique needs.
These travel skincare essentials can help keep you glowing if you’re turning a business trip into a long weekend, spending soothing days by the shore, or partying into the wee hours of the morning. Our products can help you achieve your skincare goals wherever your travels take you.
Weekender
For those long weekends with just a few bags, opt for a simplified travel skincare routine that keeps your essentials (including a cleanser and moisturizer) close. Our products are excellent travel companions to stash in your weekender bag or large tote.
Start your abbreviated ritual with our Ocean Cleansing Milk. This fragrance-free formula removes makeup and impurities without stripping your skin’s moisture barrier, making it an ideal choice for sensitive, dry and mature skin. There’s no need to worry about tightness or irritation putting a wrench in your weekend plans.
A thorough cleanse makes it easier to reap the benefits of our Advanced Protection Cream, also formulated for mature, dry and sensitive skin. Our ultra-rich cream contains a plant-based bio retinol, Undaria seaweed and biomimetic lipids for deep hydration.
This fragrance-free cream is clinically proven to instantly increase skin hydration by *121% — a lifesaver if your plans include spending time in the sunshine, which has a drying effect on skin.
Speaking of the sun, make sunscreen the final step in your a.m. skincare routine.
Bonus Product: If your lips feel dry and chapped during the trip, put Hyaluronic Lip Booster in your pocket or purse. This oil-based formula contains moisture-attracting hyaluronic acid and sea fern for plumper-looking, kissable lips. The lip oil’s sweet mango-mandarin scent definitely jives with tropical vibes.
*Based on an instrumental measurement in a clinical study on 34 women ages 40-65 exposed to extreme, dehydrating weather conditions.
Routine at a Glance
Jetsetter
The air up there — that is, in airplanes — is notoriously dry³, so be sure to drink plenty of water during the flight and prepare a hydration-focused⁴ routine that will keep your skin looking luminous when you step off the jetway. Whether you have carry-on bags or checked luggage, all of our products are TSA-friendly or available in travel sizes.
Let’s start with Ocean Wave Cleanser, the newest product in our portfolio. This waterlight cleansing oil, suitable for all skin types, can remove even the most stubborn makeup and impurities while keeping excess sebum in check. Undaria seaweed is a standout ingredient that will keep your skin feeling silky soft after the cleanse. Remember to shake thoroughly before each use to enhance the effectiveness of this formula.
Next, refresh with our seaweed-infused Sea Minerals Mist, teeming with hydrators like aloe vera (increasing your skin’s water content) and sodium hyaluronate (a high molecular weight of hyaluronic acid). We recommend layering our Hyaluronic Sea Serum over the Sea Minerals Mist for an extra boost of hydration.
Our bestselling serum contains Japanese Miru seaweed to replenish and balance the skin’s natural moisture levels and high and low molecular weights of the gold standard hydrator hyaluronic acid. This serum is clinically proven to show 97% improvement in skin hydration after one use.*
Lock in the hydration with our award-winning, thirst-quenching Seabiotic® Water Cream. This formula does triple duty: using seaweed and a microbiome-friendly pre and probiotic**, promoting the look of radiance; Undaria seaweed, replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier; and squalane, delivering long-lasting hydration to enjoy your vacation.
Go ahead and take filter-free Instagram photos, knowing you’ll look fabulous the entire trip.
*Based on an independent, third-party clinical study conducted on 31 women.
**The probiotic in this formula is nonviable. This means it is not a live organism.
Routine at a Glance
Leisurely and Luxurious
Who says you must rack up frequent flyer miles to enjoy your downtime? If your travels are closer to home (or a staycation is in order), we have numerous products to create a spa-like, bathtime experience in your space.
To take the guesswork out of self-care, and feel confident baring your skin in summer dresses and shorts, try our Bodycare Bestsellers Set. This travel skin care kit (also perfect for gifting) features four products, so you can choose your favorites before upgrading to full-size versions.
The lineup includes Undaria Algae™ Body Wash, containing hydrating aloe and glycerin to leave skin soft without feeling stripped. Try our Salts of the Earth Body Scrub* for the satisfying sensation of physical exfoliation. The mineral-rich salts from around the world buff away roughness while shea butter and wild Gigartina seaweed nourish for silky-smooth, glowing skin.
Finish with Undaria Algae™ Body Butter, providing up to 72 hours** of hydration while also firming the look of your skin to reverse the clock. Or, opt for Undaria Algae™ Body Oil, improving the look of skin elasticity while providing deep hydration.
*Individuals who have sensitive skin should stick with Undaria Algae™ Body Wash.
**Based on a third-party clinical and consumer perception study conducted on 32 women.
Body Care Routine at a Glance
Night Owl
The end of the day doesn’t mean the end of caring for your skin. Even while sleeping, these products can help prepare you for a more beautiful morning. Use these products to look well-rested, even when you didn’t get much shuteye.
Our Dream Night Serum with Bio-Retinol contains algae-derived bio-retinol that visibly reduces crow’s feet, fine lines and even deeper wrinkles without the irritation associated with traditional retinol.
Layer the serum under Dream Night Cream in the evening for better results. In fact, it’s the first overnight moisturizer clinically proven to reduce the effects of stress on skin during its nightly repair process.* Beyond algae-derived bio-retinol, the velvety cream contains pink rock-rose extract, improving skin dullness and dehydration for healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
The organic wild lavender extract, known for its calming and relaxing effect, increases hydration and improves visible signs of skin fatigue.
Our Ocean Eyes® Age-Defying Eye Serum is a wake-up call for tired eyes. The lightweight formula reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. The blend of seaweed, quinoa, hyaluronic acid, caffeine and peptides smooth the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet to look younger and well-rested.
*Based on a third-party clinical study conducted over 4 weeks on 29 women ages 33-60.
Routine at a Glance
Sources:
- 7 Ways To Protect Your Skin During Travel. The Skin Institute. Retrieved March 30, 2025, from https://www.theskininstitute.org/protect-your-skin-during-travel
- Murden, K. (July 20, 2023). How to Glow: 5 Essential Steps for Radiant Summer Skin, According to an Esthetician. Vogue. Retrieved March 30, 2025, from https://www.vogue.com/article/summer-skin-care-routine-according-to-esthetician
- (June 5, 2023). Why Airplanes Use Dry Cabin Air. One Monroe Aerospace. Retrieved March 30, 2025, from https://monroeaerospace.com/blog/why-airplanes-use-dry-cabin-air
- Harano, L. (January 20, 2024). I’m a Beauty Writer and a Frequent Flyer: This Is My No-Fail Skincare Routine While Traveling. The Everygirl. Retrieved March 31, 2025, from https://theeverygirl.com/maintain-skin-health-while-traveling