{"id":4838,"date":"2023-06-15T11:48:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T04:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4838"},"modified":"2023-06-15T11:48:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T04:48:49","slug":"heres-why-you-should-wear-sunscreen-on-a-plane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4838","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Why You Should Wear Sunscreen on a Plane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For over 15 years, commercial airline pilot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cljhz_zv3Pj\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cljhz_zv3Pj\/?hl=en\">Joi Schweitzer<\/a> has been fulfilling her childhood dream of flying the skies. Schweitzer, who first worked as a flight attendant before earning her pilot\u2019s license, sees herself as a role model for young black women who hold that same dream for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had never really seen anyone who looked like me in this industry, and I knew becoming a pilot was going to be a trailblazing step,\u201d says Schweitzer, who currently flies for American Airlines (and who you may recognize from the reality TV competition <em>The Mole<\/em>). \u201cRepresentation matters, and it&#8217;s important for little girls of color to see someone like me in an elite, male-dominated field. If I can do it, so can they.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since launching her career, Schweitzer has experienced the many\u2013and at times,<em> literal<\/em>\u2013ups and downs of pilot life. Amidst long layovers, surprise delays, and unpredictable weather changes, Schweitzer has learned how to hack her health habits to circumvent the exhausting lifestyle that comes with the job.<\/p>\n<p>One of those hacks? Layering up with plenty of SPF <em>before<\/em> boarding.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1074701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1074701\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1074701 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Pilot Joi Schweitzer sits inside of the cockpit of a commercial plane.\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/joi-schweitzer-inside-plane-cockpit-300x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1074701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pilot Joi Schweitzer sits inside of the cockpit of a commercial airplane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Here&#8217;s why you should wear sunscreen on a plane<\/h2>\n<p>The higher the altitude, the closer our proximity to the sun. When you\u2019re on an airplane, your exposure to the sun\u2019s harmful rays increases, opening up your skin to potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/uv-damage-on-an-airplane\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/uv-damage-on-an-airplane\/\">UV damage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying\/\" current-title=\"\u2018I\u2019m a 41-Year-Old Pilot, and These Are My Favorite Sunscreens for Protecting My Skin at 37,000 Feet\u2019\" current-image=\"black-female-pilot-e1686241117464-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-14\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For flight crew members, this repeated exposure to sunlight makes them <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamadermatology\/fullarticle\/1899248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamadermatology\/fullarticle\/1899248\">twice as likely to develop melanoma<\/a> than the rest of the population. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4476387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4476387\/\">One shocking study<\/a> found that pilots flying for 56.6 minutes at peak altitude are exposed to the same amount of UV-A carcinogenic radiation exposure as a 20-minute tanning bed session (yeesh!).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPilots are always exposed to the sun\u2019s harmful rays,\u201d says Schweitzer. \u201cWe have pretty big windows in our flight deck, and it makes our skin more susceptible to skin cancer. I like to carry <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fkinder-Fluff-Sunshade-Certified-Sunshades%2Fdp%2FB084QHVL6S%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/kinder-Fluff-Sunshade-Certified-Sunshades\/dp\/B084QHVL6S\/\">sun shields<\/a> with me, I\u2019ll wear <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dpbolvw.net%2Fclick-100155342-11777270%3Fsid%3DSTMSBT-1073365%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ray-ban.com%252Fusa&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ray-ban.com\/usa\">efficient sunglasses<\/a>, and of course, my skin-care routine is major.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To combat harmful sun exposure and keep her skin hydrated, Schweitzer stacks her daily routine with plenty of SPF. And with travel season officially upon us, we all could stand to learn a few skin-care tips from someone who flies almost daily.<\/p>\n<h2>SPF favorites a pilot uses before every flight<\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of takeoff, Schweitzer makes sure to apply face sunscreen with <em>at least<\/em> SPF 30, which is the bare minimum dermatologists recommend for daily use.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love Neutrogena SPF 45, and I wear it daily,\u201d she says. \u201cIt feels rich, and it goes on evenly without leaving a film.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the rare days her skin needs a little extra love, Schweitzer says she\u2019ll use either <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FEXUVIANCE-REVERSE-NeoGlucosamine-Peptides-Antioxidant%2Fdp%2FB081NSMM1Y%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/EXUVIANCE-REVERSE-NeoGlucosamine-Peptides-Antioxidant\/dp\/B081NSMM1Y\/\">Exuviance\u2019s Age Reverse Day Repair SPF 30<\/a> ($82) or <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FShiseido-Urban-Environment-Vita-Clear-Sunscreen%2Fdp%2FB0BT8NHRKD%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shiseido-Urban-Environment-Vita-Clear-Sunscreen\/dp\/B0BT8NHRKD\">Shiseido\u2019s SPF 42 Sunscreen<\/a> ($38). The Exuviance sunscreen is loaded with anti-aging ingredients, like retinol and neoglucosamine, while Shiseido brightens skin with an added dose of Vitamin C.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth of those products go on flawlessly and smoothly, and they look great under my makeup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For even <em>more<\/em> skin protection, Schweitzer says she\u2019ll top her makeup look with an SPF-infused setting powder like the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FcjUDAKP0y12&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/cjUDAKP0y12\">bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil Setting Powder<\/a> ($33). This loose powder applies clear and adds an extra layer of UV protection for daytime flights.<\/p>\n<p>Because<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-apply-sunscreen-and-how-not-to\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-apply-sunscreen-and-how-not-to\/\"> sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours<\/a>, Schweitzer makes sure to re-up with a product that won\u2019t mess up her makeup look.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor long flights, I\u2019ll use an SPF 50, and every few hours, I\u2019ll use Supergoop\u2019s setting mist,\u201d she says. This ultrafine setting spray packs the UV protection of SPF 40 into every spritz.<\/p>\n<h2>How a pilot cares for her skin after flying<\/h2>\n<p>Frequent flyers <em>know<\/em> how taxing and dehydrating long flights can be. After washing her face at the end of the day, Schweitzer likes to use a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum, specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FStriVectin-Advanced-Hyaluronic-Dual-response-fl-oz%2Fdp%2FB0747VD5RG%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpilot-sunscreen-tips-for-flying%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/StriVectin-Advanced-Hyaluronic-Dual-response-fl-oz\/dp\/B0747VD5RG\/\">StriVectin\u2019s Advanced Acid Serum<\/a> ($79). This glowy serum plumps and hydrates tired skin, all while smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Schweitzer treats her skin to a restorative night cream. 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