Pack Your Pills: Don’t Forget These Skin-Saving Supplements for Your Next Trip

Keep your glow intact wherever you go with these must-have beauty and wellness supplements.

Apr 4, 2025

We plan our travel outfits, book the best hotels, and curate our skincare routine to destination—but what about our internal skincare? Travel can be exciting, but it also brings stress, disrupted sleep, climate changes, and dietary shifts that can take a toll on your skin. That’s where smart supplementation comes in. Here’s your ultimate skin-nourishing supplement checklist for your next getaway.

Collagen: Your Travel Glow Booster

Long flights, changing climates, and exposure to recycled cabin air can dehydrate the skin and accelerate collagen breakdown, leading to dullness and fine lines. A high-quality collagen supplement can help replenish lost collagen, keeping your skin plump and resilient. Try: Genacol Derma AminoLock® Collagen, which helps overall skin health—as well as the appearance and quality of hair and nails—while working to relieve joint pain (because traveling also means lots of walking!).

Genacol Derma AminoLock® Collagen

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Probiotics: Your Gut-Skin Guardian

Travel can disrupt gut health, thanks to new cuisines, irregular meal times, and even stress. An imbalanced gut microbiome can trigger breakouts, dullness, and inflammation. Our reco: Metagenics UltraFlora Women’s, a unique blend of probiotics—made for women—that contributes to gut health, which, in turn, promotes clearer, healthier skin. It’s also specifically formulated to support a healthy vaginal microflora and support urogenital health. (Probiotic skincare helps, too!)

Metagenics UltraFlora Women’s

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Your Skin’s Barrier Support

Cold, dry climates and long-haul flights can compromise your skin’s lipid barrier, leading to irritation and flakiness. Omega-3 supplements, like Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720, provide essential fatty acids that reinforce skin resilience, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall glow. They’re also great for calming travel-induced stress and maintaining brain health.

Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720

Antioxidants: Your Skin’s Defense Against Travel Stressors

Travel exposes you to increased oxidative stress—from UV rays to pollution. A powerful antioxidant supplement, such as Heliocare Ultra Capsules, helps neutralize free radicals, preventing premature aging, and maintaining a luminous complexion with its Fernblock Technology. It’s also packed with vitamin C and E, which work together to enhance skin’s natural defense against sun damage and environmental aggressors, making it an essential addition to your travel skincare arsenal.

Another antioxidant-packed pick: Yllume White Caps Blueguard-Oral, featuring white tomato extracts to absorb UV rays and fight aging, as well as pomegranate and Vitamin C to boost collagen and brighten skin.

Heliocare Ultra Capsules

Yllume White Caps Blueguard-Oral

Melatonin: Your Jet Lag Fix for Skin Repair

Quality sleep is crucial for skin regeneration, but changing time zones and travel schedules can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. A melatonin supplement, such as Pure Encapsulations Melatonin, helps regulate your sleep patterns so your skin can repair and recharge overnight. After all, beauty sleep is real.

Pure Encapsulations Melatonin

Zinc: Your Breakout Prevention Hero

Stress, changes in diet, and environmental factors can trigger unwanted breakouts while traveling. Zinc plays a crucial role in wound healing, inflammation reduction, and overall skin clarity. If you’re prone to travel-induced breakouts, Pure Encapsulations Zinc 15 can be a game-changer.

Pure Encapsulations Zinc 15

Magnesium: Your Stress & Sleep Support

Travel can be exciting, but it also comes with stress—whether it’s rushing through airports, adjusting to time zones, or dealing with disrupted sleep. Magnesium is a powerhouse mineral that helps regulate stress hormones, relax muscles, and promote restful sleep, all while supporting healthy skin. A supplement like Metagenics Mag Glycinate can help calm your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and ensure you wake up refreshed—so your skin (and mood) stay radiant throughout your trip.

Metagenics Mag Glycinate

How to Pack Your Supplements

To keep your supplement routine hassle-free while traveling, opt for capsules in blister packs or pill organizers to protect them from moisture and damage. If bringing multiple supplements, pre-sort daily doses into a compact pill case for easy access. For extra convenience, keep essentials like probiotics and antioxidants in your carry-on, so you never miss a dose. And remember—always check airline regulations on carrying medications and supplements to avoid any travel disruptions!

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Just like your skincare routine, your supplement lineup should adapt to your travel needs. These skin-loving essentials ensure that no matter where you’re headed—whether it’s a tropical beach or a snowy retreat—your glow comes with you. Stock up on these travel must-haves from before your next trip, and let your skin thank you later!

For customized skincare, haircare, and body care recommendations, you can book a face-to-face or virtual consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro, resident dermatologist at Bella Pelle Skin Solutions, here. You may also contact the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions clinic at (+63) 999-887-1933. For a full list of facial services and other treatments, click here.

Bella Pelle Skin Solutions is located 2/F L Building, #142 Katipunan, Brgy. Saint Ignatius, Quezon City. The center is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.