When the job requires you to cross the entire equator every week, you learn how to keep your skin and hair hydrated, even in the driest climate possible: that of an airplane.

Airplane air is particularly dry, so if you want advice on hydration, it's best to ask a flight attendant. Here's what 6 cabin crew members, all specializing in international, long-haul flights, have to say about the beauty products, creams, masks and more used when crossing the globe's axis.

In case you were wondering just how dry this plane air is anyway: As an experiment, if you cut an apple and leave the slices in the plane galley for the duration of the flight between Frankfurt and LA, you will see that after 10 hours it will take on the appearance of apples candied.

So when your job involves sitting in dry airplane air, you prepare with enough cream to open your own Duty Free. Without further ado, these are the products any seasoned flight attendant relies on.

The One-Pot Wonder

"I always have a small tube of Nivea Creme universal cream with me - I use it on my face, arms, legs. For really long flights, up to 15 hours, I spray my skin with Nuxe Brume Hydratante Fraîcheur thermal water to give my makeup a fresh look" —Debbie Stoveell, Air France

The All-Over Moisturizing Routine

"Environ Intensive Super Moisturizer is great for moisturizing the face, and before bed after a long flight, I apply Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate." Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is a pleasant-smelling, non-sticky body, face and hair oil. I usually use it after a shower after a tiring flight because my hair gets dry and dull. For my hands, I also use Hand creams from Rituals, which penetrate the skin quickly and smell nice." —Diana Keiman, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

The Jet Lag Eraser

"I use face masks quickly — one before the flight, one after the flight — so I love buying and trying new masks from all over the world. Shiseido's [Benefiance] eye masks give me a rested look no matter the circumstances. I also use preventative and eye drops, although I don't even use contact lenses, but the air on the plane can also affect the eyes." —D'Aloia

The Oil Skin Savior

"First, my skin dries out. But this can lead to oily skin as the skin begins to compensate. To avoid this, I always make sure to hydrate. Sheet masks like Tatcha's Luminous Dewy Skin Sheet Mask are perfect for me when I'm working – they only take 15 minutes to give me the hydration I need and they're easy to use. I also use Mario Badescu's rose water spray, which refreshes my face." —Lauren Guilfoyle, Emirates

The Sensitive Skin Moisturizer

“Clinique Moisture Surge makes my sensitive skin feel softer and I love that this product is fragrance free. The outfit requires us to always wear lipstick, so I prep my lips with Louis Widmer, a famous Swiss organic balm recommended by my mother." —Karin Meier, Swiss Air

The Fresh as a Daisy (and Rose) Routine

"Thermal or rose waters, like Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream, give my skin a boost, and - since they have to be made up - a bit of Vaseline or Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is all I need to brighten up the lipstick mine, at the same time moisturizing the lips. For hair I use Bumble and bumble hairspray and L'Oréal Elnett." —Ombi Farr, Virgin Atlantic

Source: https://www.allure.com/story/flight-attendant-skin-care-products-for-post-flying-dryness