Travel is a beautiful invitation to explore, expand, and escape — but your skin doesn’t always share your enthusiasm. Between jet lag, sun exposure, and midlife skin sensitivities, things can get a little chaotic. We were recently asked, “How do you keep your skin vibrant on the go?” Simple — we pack the best mask for sensitive skin and our favorite Ayurvedic remedies. 

At Magical Medicine, we are guided by the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old medicinal system, originating in India.  Some of the things we pack might seem a little unconventional, but for us, they’re essential, grounding rituals that support body, mind, and soul wherever we go.

Understand Your Dosha, Plan Accordingly

In Ayurveda, skin care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your dosha — your unique blend of the three energies Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — influences how your skin reacts to different climates and stresses. Vata types (dry, delicate, prone to dehydration): Need deep nourishment, warmth, and grounding oils. Pitta types (sensitive, prone to redness): Need cooling botanicals, gentle sun protection, and calming herbs. Kapha types (oily, congested): Thrive with light, stimulating routines and detoxifying ingredients. 

Before your trip, do a quick self-check. Are you flying to a dry desert (which increases Vata)? Or heading somewhere hot and humid (hello, Pitta aggravation)? Adjust your skincare accordingly.

Ayurvedic Travel Essentials

When travelling, it’s tempting to overpack your skincare, but less truly is more. Skip the harsh exfoliants, retinols, and heavily fragranced or synthetic products — your skin is already under stress. Stick to gentle, plant-based Ayurvedic formulations you know and trust. Here’s what you’ll find in our travel bag:

Nasya Oil & Rose Water: One of our favourite jet lag remedies, Nasya is where you apply oil to your nostrils to lubricate the sinuses and calm the nervous system — perfect after a drying flight. We use a tiny drop of organic sesame oil or almond oil in each nostril before and after flying. Follow it with a spritz of rose water on your face to refresh, cool, and restore your skin’s pH. This duo helps combat jet lag, puffy eyes, and that dull, “just flew through multiple time zones” look.

Magical Medicine Face Oil: Our hero product — a luxurious, adaptogenic blend of Ayurvedic botanicals, designed to deeply nourish and restore your skin barrier. A few drops morning and night is all it takes to look rested (even if you’re not).

Copper Tongue Scraper: Yes, we pack it everywhere. Tongue scraping detoxifies the body, improves digestion (which directly affects your skin), and keeps morning breath at bay.
Castor Oil: This one gets us funny looks at airport security… but castor oil is one of Ayurveda’s most underrated beauty and travel allies. Internally, just a few drops can help gently support elimination when travel throws your system off balance. Externally, it’s a multitasking marvel — use it to hydrate lips, soothe dry patches, tame brows, or even massage tired feet after a long flight. A tiny bottle goes a long way in keeping things flowing — inside and out.

Digestive Aid: We pre-mix Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel seeds into a little pouch and steep a teaspoon into hot water wherever we are. This soothing Ayurvedic tea aids digestion, reduces bloating, and gently detoxifies — all of which reflect in clear, radiant skin.

Try it with a handful of soaked raisins, a travel-friendly remedy that balances all three doshas. Raisins are deeply hydrating, rich in antioxidants, and known in Ayurveda to nourish the blood, cool excess heat (great for Pitta), and support regular elimination — a must while travelling.

No spa? No problem.

Whether you’re in a tent in the Andes or a boutique hotel in Rome, this customisable cleansing ritual with our Ayurvedic powdered cleanser, exfoliant and mask is a multi-tasking saviour, and takes up almost no space in your carry-on! 

Step 1: Mix the herbal powder with a liquid of your choice: Aloe vera gel to calm sun-kissed skin or Rose water for hydration and toning. It also works great with plain water.

Step 2: Follow with a splash of cool water, and onto damp skin add a few drops of our award-winning facial oil for nourished, glowing skin.

Step 3: Facial massage: Use your ring fingers to massage oil into your skin, use upward strokes to lift, and circular motions to boost lymphatic flow.

Wherever your travels take you, remember this: health is the foundation of beauty. Skin that is nourished from the inside and treated with love will always radiate  — whether you’re beachside, mountainside, or on a long-haul to your next adventure. These rituals don’t just support glow, they’re foundational skincare for mature skin, rooted in deep wisdom and self-love.