The plane seat beauty experts say is worst for your skin

Holidaymakers may carefully choose which beauty products to pack, but experts say their plane seat could also affect their skin.

Window seats are considered the worst because passengers face greater UV exposure, reduced airflow and colder temperatures beside the cabin wall, according to beauty and wellness platform Fresha.

Humidity inside aircraft cabins can fall below 20%, causing the skin to lose moisture during a flight.

Danielle Louise, a beauty expert featured on the Fresha app, said: “Most people spend time choosing the right moisturiser before a flight, but very few think about where they’re sitting.

“Window seats expose your skin to significantly more UV radiation. Combined with extremely dry cabin air, this can leave skin feeling dehydrated before you’ve even landed.”

The first and final five rows were also identified as particularly dehydrating because of fluctuations in airflow, temperature and humidity.

Mid-cabin aisle seats were rated the best option, while seats above the wings experience smaller changes in humidity.

Passengers are advised to avoid retinol and exfoliating acids for 24 hours before flying, apply a rich barrier cream before boarding, wear sunscreen and begin drinking water before take-off.

Danielle added: “Preparing your skin before you board is much more effective than trying to fix the damage after you land.”