Written by Nandini Natasha Austin, Images by BFA.com
While traveling contributes to our well-being, it can be overwhelming, and stress can mount quickly. There are so many choices to make, from deciding what to pack to getting to the airport on time. Keeping up with your self-care routine while traveling can help keep anxiety in check. As an added bonus, consider using CBD products as part of that regimen.
Why CBD?
CBD products are having their moment right now. This trendy ingredient is especially handy for those who travel lots, due to it’s countless health benefits. They can ease stress and pain, and improve sleep, making them a “must-have” product when traveling.
My favorite CBD brand is Prima, who offer a wide range of wellness and beauty products, from face oils to daily supplements. I first came across the brand Prima at Standard Dose, a health and beauty store on 145 Broadway, New York. My husband Yusef, a mixologist from The Cocktail Architect, was serving drinks for their “Golden Hour”. Think a chic cocktail party, sans alcohol. I was amazed by how the crowds were enjoying the libations infused with CBD powders.
Since then I have come a long way, experimenting with the whole range of products and use them daily. Whenever I travel, whether it’s for a weekend getaway or a more extended international flight to see my family in London, these products come with me everywhere I go.
Below, I share my favorite Prima CBD Products and a few travel tips, so you can continue to practice self-care while on the move.
Prep, Anticipate, Plan Ahead
The key to reducing the amount of stress and anxiety you may feel while planning a trip is to prepare your body mentally and physically for the journey ahead. I meditate daily using TM, which I learned while working at the David Lynch Foundation. This form of meditation is mantra based and when done regularly dramatically reduces stress.
A few days before my travel dates, I schedule myself less to allow ample time for any last minute errands. I also keep my immune system in check by taking a daily CBD Vegan Soft gel called The Daily. It activates and aligns your natural body systems, restoring balance. It helps support everyday stress, sleep, recovery, mood, and immunity. An added boost for when I travel!
Adopt a Nighttime CBD Ritual
The evening before I travel, I schedule R and R time, even if it’s only 30 minutes. This probably seems obvious, but it’s incredible how many of us procrastinate and leave everything to the last minute. I indulge by soaking in a hot bath infused with Prima’s bath gems. These bath bombs are made with Epson salts, magnesium to purify and detoxify, and meadowfoam and safflower seed oils, rich in nourishing and protective antioxidants. This leaves me with supremely soft, intensely hydrated skin and melts away my mental to-do list. I then pop on some Night Magic, intensive facial oil to hydrate my skin while I sleep.
Rest Easy
How many of us get in the recommended eight hours? For times where I need that extra help, I take Prima’s Rest Easy, an individual-use powdered beverage infusion. With L-theanine, an amino acid found in teas, it promotes relaxation without the drowsiness. It’s blend of hops, valerian, and passionflower helps enhance sleep quality, ease into sleep, and rest well. I am an avid tea drinker, so I enjoy its lightly floral, honey, and chamomile notes. It helps me to keep calm and head into a peaceful night’s sleep.
Add Some Morning Glory
The morning I travel, I always make sure I have something to eat and have packed snacks for the plane. I add Brain Fuel CBD powder to keep me focused and clear. It has an earthy and herbaceous flavor, with notes of cacao. It infuses nicely in hot drinks, but if you prefer a shake in the a.m. then use a Nutribullet to blitz it up properly. Brain Fuel will give you a zing, which is sure to get you through those dreaded long security lines with a smile.
Enjoy Some Face Time
We all know that traveling dehydrates our skin. So, I keep a bottle of Night Magic in my handbag. It’s perfect for hydration and radiance, and by far my favorite product. If you invest in one thing, this is it! This luxurious oil is excellent to use before a flight to lock in moisture and prevent dry skin.
Once seated inside the cabin, I apply some Enlightenment Serum, full of antioxidants. It’s texture is ideal for layering as the first step in a skincare regimen to restore nutrients. Then I slather on some Afterglow, a delicious face cream with an Ayurvedic Adaptogen Complex. Made without fragrance, so all you smell are the fresh, beneficial botanical ingredients inside. Lastly I dab some more Night Magic and gently massage it on my face. In this order, the trio of face products will ensure you’ll stay extra hydrated and moisturized.
By having these CBD products on hand, and using my travel tips, you can minimize some of that stress and pamper yourself into some relaxation. And the good news is that all these products are a perfect travel companion as they fit snugly into your carry-on luggage. For additional stress relief, always use a travel advisor.
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