18 Products That Help You Stay Healthy
Between the airplane germs, the inevitable carb and sugar overload, and the lack of quality sleep, it's no wonder so many people get sick on or after a vacation. But there are steps you can take to help mitigate the stresses of the road. Here, we round up 18 health products we swear by when we travel.
Note: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, follow the CDC's travel advisories and take extra precautions when traveling.
LARQ Self Cleaning Water Bottle
Not only are plastic water bottles bad for the environment—they’re also harmful for your health. A safe and stylish alternative? The LARQ water bottle, which uses a purifying UV light to self-clean every two hours, killing 99.9 percent of harmful germs.
Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak
If you find yourself tired, achy, and irritable, take our advice and pour a generous glug’s worth of this milky soak into a hot bath. We guarantee the heavenly scent and soothing ingredients (think: epsom salts, wild mint, Mediterrenean cypress oil) will instantly relax you.
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
When it comes to choosing an eye mask, don’t settle for anything less than pure silk, which has amino acids that promote the rehydration of your skin. This plush Slip one is a favorite among our editors.
Athena Club Daily Probiotic
Does your stomach sometimes feel a little off when you’re out of your normal routine? Start taking a daily probiotic to keep your gut in check. Athena Club’s is specifically designed to address the unique needs of women’s bodies.
DripDrop ORS Electrolyte Hydration Powder Sticks
DripDrop’s electrolyte packets belong in everyone’s pantry. They help prevent dehydration, and they make your water taste great, too.
PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer
Did you know that your cell phone may carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats?! Keep yours germ-free on the go with PhoneSoap’s nifty sanitizing device.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
An all-natural pillow spray that’ll lull us into a deeper, more restful sleep? We were skeptical, too. But the proof is in the pudding: 89% of users in an independent study fell asleep faster and 92% felt more alert the next morning. Sign us up!
Sunday Scaries Hemp Tincture with Vitamins
Stress can take a major toll on your health. Consider taking a dropper of hemp oil before anxiety-provoking moments to regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of calm in your body.
Asutra Natural Pain Relief Cream
Dealing with cramps or muscle aches? Bring along Asutra’s natural pain relief cream, formulated with MSM, plant-derived menthol, and the herb arnica.
WelleCo Super Elixir Greens Supplement
Get your greens in with WelleCo’s Elixir supplement. It’s designed to support gut health, the immune system, energy levels, and skin, hair, and nails, with its formula of over 40 whole foods, herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
Supergoop! Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist
If you’re taking a road trip during the daytime, you’ll be exposed to major UV rays, even through the windows. Protect your skin with a sunscreen made from clean ingredients and infused with antioxidants.
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Trtl Compression Socks
When you sit for long periods of time in a cramped position, you’re more likely to develop blood clots in your legs—and those who are over age 50, overweight, or on certain birth control pills are at greater risk. To lower your chances during a flight, wear compression socks, which stimulate blood flow.
Fancii Cool Mist Personal Mini Humidifier
Breathe in clean, moist air no matter where you are with a travel humidifier. A standard water bottle works as its tank, so it’s ultra-portable.
Alpine Hearing Protection FlyFit Airplane Ear Plugs
Exposure to airplane-level sound for more than eight hours a day can actually lead to temporary hearing problems for some. If you’re taking a long flight, and especially if you’re prone to airplane ear (that feeling of stress on your eardrum that occurs during pressure change), wear filtering ear plugs to prevent serious damage and perforation.
1Above Anti Jet Lag Drink
A powerful mix of electrolytes, grapeflo (a blend of circulation-supporting polyphenol extracts like those found in red wine), B and C vitamins, and Pycnogenol (natural pine bark), this anti-jet lag drink helps to ease grogginess and support immune health.
Softy Antibacterial Sanitizing Wipes
If you’re traveling by plane, sanitizing wipes are essential. Use them to clean your tray table, seatbelt buckle, overhead light, and any other surface you’ll be touching.
HUM Nutrition Beauty Zzzz Vitamins
If you’re one to pop a sleeping pill before a long-haul flight, consider this natural sleep supplement instead. Formulated with calcium, vitamin B6, and melatonin, it’s a step above your average health food store sleep aid.
LivOn Laboratories Lypo-Spheric Vitamic C Packets
Turn to LivOn Laboratories Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C to prevent and fight off colds on the go. While most other Vitamin C pills and powders aren’t absorbed efficiently by the body, this one uses a unique liposome delivery system to ensure the nutrients reach your bloodstream.
