- Flying can suck sometimes.
You got the red-eye flights.
You got the overnight flights.
You got the really, really long flights.
You got the long layovers.
None of this sounds appealing, right?
And then, they leave you sticky in some places,
dry in other places, and just overall jet-lagged
when you finally arrive at your destination.
After 15 years of travel experience,
I have, I feel like, mastered the art
of feeling fresh when you finally arrive
at your destination so you don't smell
and look like a stinky gym bag.
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I want to thank Kleenex brand for sponsoring this video.
They have recently come out with their Kleenex
Sensitive Wet Wipes which I have added
to our look and feel fresh when flying routine
which is gonna start right now.
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First things first, you're going to want
to bring a really good overnight face mask.
Men, this is gonna work for you, too,
because the one that I'm gonna recommend is clear,
so you can't even tell that you're wearing one.
I really like Origins Drink Up Intensive Face Mask.
You can leave this on throughout your entire flight
and then just wipe it off with a wet cloth
once you arrive at your destination
or just before you land, and it will keep
your skin nice and moisturized because the air
on an airplane is super, super dry.
I like to get the bigger version of the Drink Up Intensive
because I use it often and then I just put
a little bit into one of these containers
that is under a hundred milliliters,
so that I can take it with me onboard with no problem.
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Kleenex Wet Wipes, I like to use
these babies to clean myself
especially after I have a meal
because I get dirty no matter what I'm eating,
even if it's as simple as a banana.
Yeah, I am an adult who eats like a child.
I also like to use them to feel fresh.
I take what I call a little in-flight shower
using my wet wipes.
Kleenex Wet Wipes are soft, they're thick.
So they don't just like tear apart when you're using them.
And they are great for sensitive skin which I have.
And they have no harsh chemicals.
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Use a flight drink.
So these drinks are specifically to help you
fight jet lag and make you feel refreshed
and energetic when you get to your destination.
They are packed with antioxidants and vitamins
and electrolytes that help support your energy.
I first discovered one of these drinks
when I was flying home, actually I was flying
from Fiji to France, and it was a very, very,
very long journey with several layovers,
and I discovered one of these drinks
and it really helped me keep hydrated.
It kept my energy levels up so when I actually arrived
in France after like 30+ hours of travel,
I felt good, shockingly.
There's also this product call No-Jet-Lag
and it is a homeopathic remedy which is,
they're tablets so you can every couple of hours
and they essentially do the same type of thing,
and they help you fight jet lag,
so when you arrive at your destination,
you're not feeling, like, destroyed.
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Water.
This is my favorite, favorite beverage of all time.
Just keeping it simple, water.
Mm, mm.
You're gonna want to stay away from caffeine.
So, any caffeinated drinks, coffee,
tea with caffeine when you're flying
because it's gonna dehydrate you.
It's gonna keep you up.
If you're anxious when you're flying,
like I am, it's gonna make you
a little bit more jittery and more anxious.
So, stick with the basics, simple water,
as well as herbal teas like peppermint,
and green tea is actually okay.
It's caffeinated but it doesn't dehydrate you like caffeine.
So if you still want that extra kick
for when you arrive at your destination,
move towards the green tea option.
Peppermint tea is also excellent for inflammation.
So it's gonna help you look good when you arrive
at your destination, and also it's good
for fresh breath, right, peppermint.
Mm.
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Plan your sleep.
What I like to do is find out what time it is
in the destination I'm flying to, and I set
my watch or my phone to that time zone
so I know when I need to sleep,
and when I need to stay awake on the flight.
So, let's say you're flying to Australia
and when you arrive in Australia, it's gonna be night time.
So what you wanna do is get some rest
at the beginning of your flight,
and then stay awake for the rest of your flight
so that when you arrive in Australia
it will be easier for you to fall asleep
because it will be night time in Australia.
This is a really great technique
when it comes to fighting jet lag
because it will train your body a lot faster
to get into the rhythm of the new time zone
and the sleep changes.
And when it comes to sleeping on a flight,
it can be a little tricky.
So, bring things that are gonna help you relax
and help you to doze off, like a neck pillow,
an eye mask, ear plugs, headphones with really
relaxing music, melatonin which is a natural sleep aid,
anything that's gonna help you just unwind
and fall asleep and stay asleep as long as possible.
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Keep your essentials on hand.
So, I'm talking about toothbrush,
dental floss, gum, deodorant, make-up,
anything that's gonna help you feel
and look good when you arrive at your destination.
Also a tip I'd like to share, which I have
learned over the years, is head to the wash room
about an hour, 45 minutes to when you're gonna
land because if you do it any later,
there's gonna be a line up and you won't be able
to take your time to refresh yourself
because there's gonna be people waiting
for you, and you're gonna feel the pressure.
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Move around.
When you are flying, it is important to move
your body, stretch, do some yoga in the aisle.
Who cares what people think?
Move your legs, do a little dance.
Make a little love, maybe not make a little love.
Or maybe make a little love.
It is important, especially when you have
a long flight, to move around, to get
that circulation flowing to prevent blood clots
and other things like muscle soreness
and stiffness and stretching's good.
Moving is good.
Get up, walk around, walk up and down the aisles.
If there's stairs on the plane,
walk up and down the stairs, just move your body.
Moving your body, especially right before you're
about to land really gets that blood flow going,
that circulation going, especially important
on a long flight, and it will bring
more energy into your body.
So when you arrive to your destination,
you're not feeling sore or your muscles
are cramped, and you're feeling tired and sluggish.
You have more energy.
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Bring a change of clothes and a hat,
especially for me, the hat because my hair
tends to look a little funky when I arrive
at a new place after a very long flight sometimes.
So, I like to have a hat, tame that hair,
especially those bangs, if you got 'em, ladies,
men who have bangs, you know what I'm talking about.
And a change of clothes, including underwear,
and a bra, just so you feel nice and refreshed.
Use those wet wipes and then put on these clothes.
It's like you took a shower, in-flight shower.
It's how it works.
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Snacks!
I am such a snack person.
I love snacks and I need to have
so many snacks when I'm on a flight.
Like, it makes me feel a lot more calm.
If I don't have snacks, I panic.
I like to bring healthy snacks, which I prepare at home.
So, nuts are really great, fruits,
crackers, things that are healthy.
You're gonna keep you full.
They're gonna give you energy.
These are the things that I like to bring,
and I find it's hard to find them in airports.
You might get a little luckier,
but when you're on the flight,
the food that they serve isn't typically the best.
It's a lot of fat and tons of carbs
which is not gonna make you feel good
when you arrive at your destination.
And it's not gonna make your stomach
and your bowel movements as good as they can be.
One thing to mention though when it comes to nuts and fruit.
You do have to declare them if you don't finish them
when you get to a destination, most likely.
So, make sure you do finish them.
And another thing is bring containers
because you can use these containers
when you're traveling for leftovers
or if you wanna bring a meal on the go.
Containers, they're great and they're eco-friendly.
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Rose water, spritz on some of that rose water.
I'm gonna do it right now, actually.
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Ah, makes me feel so refreshed.
It smells amazing, keeps your skin hydrated,
and you can spray it over your makeup and it leaves it fine.
I love rose water.
I have a big bottle, so I like to put it
into a smaller bottle so I can bring it with me on flight.
Anything that's under 100 ml keeps you safe.
Security will let you go right through.
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Bonus tip!
Because who doesn't love a bonus tip?
Use airport lounges, take advantage
of those airport lounges if you have layovers.
They are so good.
I cannot believe I didn't start using them earlier.
I just recently started using them
the last couple of years, but what a game changer.
They have showers.
There's sometimes even sleeping areas.
There's buffets.
There's drinks.
It's just a really nice place to unwind
a little bit, recharge, rest if you need to.
Please do yourself a favor and take advantage
of those airport lounges.
And these are the ways that Siya and I stay fresh
and energized so that when we arrive
at our destination we're feeling good
and ready to explore.
And hopefully now you feel a little bit better
about that long flight you have ahead of you.
You're not dreading it anymore,
and you enjoy this part of the journey
as much as actually arriving at your destination.
It doesn't have to be something that you are dreading.
I want to thank Kleenex brand for sponsoring
this video, again, and for keeping us so fresh
and so clean, clean, and I'm gonna leave a link
in the description box below so you can go
and get your own pack to use on your next flight.