As a travel writer, I’m fortunate to spend the majority of my weeks exploring different cities. This month alone, I’ve enjoyed an elk sleigh ride in Jackson Hole, jet skiing in San Diego, and swim-up bars in Cozumel. While making friends with locals and experiencing different cultures and languages is the best part of all my trips, a constant travel schedule can occasionally wreak havoc on my skin. Switching in and out of different time zones and climates, my skin can go from hydrated and glowy to lackluster, dry, and problematic in a snap.
For three months now I’ve been attempting to correct the aftermath of long stints of travel. So far I’ve tried in-flight sheet masks, re-upped on daily sunscreen use, and used LED masks. But nothing has proven to show the immediate results I’m looking for – with the exception of Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish ($48). A huge fan of the brand, (I own the Mountain Glow Golden Serum and Golden Hour Recovery Cream), I’ve enjoyed the instant benefits the polish provides with each use.