Lithuanian pharmacist Julija Aganauskaitė‑Žukaitė offers travel skincare advice

Pharmacist Julija Aganauskaitė‑Žukaitė of the Camelia pharmacy chain explains which facial cosmetics are essential for trips and which can be left at home. She notes that cabin air, UV exposure, low humidity, and airborne bacteria can dry and irritate skin, while travel environments such as beaches, cities, and mountains add pollutants, dust and temperature changes. To save luggage space, she recommends using small containers for daily‑use products, avoiding experimental products, and maintaining hydration and sleep.

The popularity of hydrocolloid acne patches, which originated in South Korea around 2012, has grown into a fashion‑forward skin‑care trend. Brands such as COSRX, Hero Cosmetics, and Starface have marketed the patches both as discreet wound‑covering dressings and as colorful accessories. While some users praise faster healing, dermatologists warn that over‑use or improper application can limit effectiveness and cause skin irritation.