Dr. Gabriela Soza, Manhattan board-certified dermatologist and mother of two young children, knows firsthand how challenging self-care can be when you’re on-the-go. That’s why she recommends preparing a bag to carry all your essentials while you’re out and about.
What counts as an essential item? While those exact items may vary from person to person, Soza offers an easy organizational system.
1. Health
Hand sanitizer: She emphasizes the importance of keeping hand sanitizer to reduce the risk of getting sick or spreading germs.
Soza recommends finding sanitizers that also moisturize your skin to prevent your hands from drying out, like Touchland’s Hydrating Hand Sanitizer.
Water bottle: Hydration is the key to good health, including healthy skin. Pick out a water bottle that has a secure top so you can throw it into your bag without worrying that it will spill over.
2. Skincare
SPF: Whether you have an extensive or bare-bones skincare routine, SPF products should always be on your essentials list. Even if you put on sunscreen before leaving the house, you’ll need to reapply throughout the day.
Dr. Soza’s personal pick is Neocutis Réactive+. This antioxidant serum offers broad spectrum SPF 45 to protect against skin-aging free radicals and harmful sun damage that causes premature skin aging.
“For over a decade, I’ve been continuously impressed by the consistent efficacy of Neocutis products,” said Soza.
Eye cream: To keep your under-eyes hydrated throughout the day and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, make sure to include an eye cream in your essentials.
Choose a hydrating and brightening cream like Neocutis Lumiére® Firm as a midday pick-me-up. Its advanced aging formulation moisturizes delicate skin while also improving firmness, elasticity and texture.
Facial mist: During a hot day, it’s hard to keep your makeup looking good while beating the heat. That’s why it’s a smart idea to keep a facial mist on hand to freshen up!
Soza suggests finding a mist with skincare benefits that can be applied throughout the day like Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray.
Lip balm: Soza’s “do-it-all” lip balm is Aquaphor as it can also tame flyways, hydrate dry cuticles, and quickly fix a dry skin patch.
3. Wellness
Headphones: Dr. Soza advises keeping a pair of headphones in your bag to give yourself a private escape. It’s a great way to center yourself with music, podcasts, or audiobooks, even in public places.
Immunity stick packs: As a new mom, Dr. Soza knows how important it is for moms to bolster their immune system, especially if they have small children.
She advises searching for your favorite flavored, pre-portioned stick packs that have vitamin C, electrolytes, zinc and antioxidants to help ward off colds year-round.
What’s in your bag?
No matter how busy your day is, you can give yourself the tools you need to support your health, wellness and skin.
Source: BrandPoint Content (Edited by d-mars.com)
