How to Make Your Next Flight Feel Like a Private Jet

I travel mostly long haul these days,” says Nina Flohr, creative director of private-jet charter company VistaJet. “London to Los Angeles, London to Johannesburg, or London to New York.” When she’s not in the air (or perhaps when she is, as some of our best ideas come at 36,000 feet), Flohr developed an amenity set for VistaJet passengers in an attempt to create the ultimate sky experience. Think organic, raw beauty products from California-based skincare label The Body Deli, cashmere socks and eye masks, and hypoallergenic feather duvets and pillows. (In other words, it beats that flimsy DOP kit you get going commercial.) Here, Flohr shares her secrets to beautiful skin at every altitude.

What beauty products do you always carry on?

I take great care to use products that refresh and rejuvenate my skin during a long flight, and use ones that aren’t chemically too strong. In fact, I only use natural products, as I find them to be much kinder to my skin than nonnatural products. I always have on me:

Clarisonic Face Brush: First thing I do when I get off the plane is wash my face thoroughly.

kNutek Teraputek Crystal Mask: My facialist in L.A. gave me this. It’s essentially skin food. Very anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and it feeds your skin with lots of nutrients after a long flight.

Face oil: I don’t use creams on my face, only oils. I switch between The Body Deli essential oil range, which contains a very high-grade pure oil, and the Pratima essential oil skincare range. It’s important when choosing an oil that I find one that is high-quality and not a mix of varying scents. Oil tends to soak deeper into the skin than cream, so I prefer it after a long flight, as it’s particularly hydrating.

Giorgio Armani Face Fabric: It evens my complexion before I leave an aircraft or my house. It has a good matte glow that isn’t too greasy.

Can you walk me through your in-flight beauty routine?

When flying, I always wash my face with Koh Gen Do cleansing wipes. They’re very practical and don’t require you to take any liquids with you. Then I spritz my face with a Body Deli face mist for moisture. This mist can also be a cleanser if used in tandem with cotton wipes—that’s what we offer on VistaJet. Lastly, I always apply essential oil. If my skin is particularly irritated, I sometimes use kNutek Oxygen Plasma to calm any irritation. For me, well-being onboard is all about good smells. Any essential or soothing oils you can rub on your hands or neck generally makes me feel better.Do you have any tips for looking good when you deplane?

Generally, I always ask for hot water with lemon several times throughout the flight. It’s hydrating and cleansing. I then place The Body Deli hydrating Cucumber Gelee on my face for an instant glow, as well as some lip balm. Together, with a fresh spritz of perfume, this little routine makes me feel ready for the day ahead at my destination. Most important, however, is when I get off the plane. Upon arrival, I have a steaming hot salt bath to sweat all my exhaustion away. Then I drink at least two liters of water. I find this helps a lot.

What is the biggest no-no when it comes to travel and beauty?

I don’t eat heavy meals. Typically, I reserve large meals for before and after flying, as this can help with jet lag. When onboard, I often only have soup, salad, rice, and lots of water. Of course, sleep is critical. Our body rebuilds and rejuvenates most when we are sleeping. Further, it is important, in my opinion, to avoid any products that are too heavy or concentrated when flying. I find that this can sometimes clog the skin rather than soothe it.

What are some of your favorite beauty products you have picked up during your travels?

My products are a mix of things from all over the world. My face wash I get in Paris from Joëlle Ciocco. My masks are from Lana at Lukaro Salon in Los Angeles. And I buy my oils from The Body Deli in Palm Springs or Pratima in NYC. But my absolute favorite product is a handmade, pure coconut oil that my friend Fajer Al-Rajaan brought back for me from Fiji. It’s made locally, and I use it as body lotion or in my bath to moisturize.

—Kristin Tice Studeman