Post‑Vacation Skin SOS: 5 Honest Tricks That Brought My Glow Back

I’ll be real with you — vacations are good for the soul, but terrible for my skin. Every time I come home from a trip (especially one involving sun, salty air, or long flights), I catch a glimpse of my reflection and go, “Yikes. What happened?” Puffy under-eyes. Tight cheeks. Random breakouts. And that dry, dull look that no amount of bronzer can hide. Sound familiar? Don’t stress. Over time (and many post-trip skin meltdowns), I’ve found a few simple, affordable ways to help my skin bounce back fast — no expensive spa treatments or 10-step routines needed. Just a little intention, some hydration, and a lot of gentleness. So if your skin is looking a little... tired post-vacation, here’s exactly what works for me every single time: 💧 1. Be kind to your skin — not aggressive The first instinct is always to “scrub it clean,” right? Like you want to wash the whole trip off your face. But I learned the hard way that exfoliating or using harsh products after a trip makes it wo...