With so many people prepping for Thanksgiving then Christmas/Hannukkah/Kwanzaa travel, you will need a complete beauty travel guide from the tricks and tips to the products you can use to protect your skin from the drying effects of air travel.

The first thing to know is what you are allowed to carry on the plane so your not harassed by TSA, or worse, have them throw your precious cargo into the trash bin. Always keep liquids and gels to 3 ounces or less. That does not mean the 4-ounce tube of your favorite tinted moisturizer rolled down to a 3-ounce size. Store these goodies in a clear Ziploc 1-quart size baggie. Not your fancy clear designer toiletries case but a regular old Ziploc. It's not glamorous but you will make it on the plane with your necessities.

I like to begin my travels with a bare face that has been prepped first with a good moisturizer. We will get into makeup later. Once you are on the plane stay away from alcohol, which can dehydrate your skin and the plane air will try and do that already so you don't want to help it along. Drink lots of water and stay away from salty foods like nuts and chips. Once you are comfortably in the air apply a great lip balm like Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm for a sweet smile that won't look parched. Tap on a little eye cream or a rich moisturizer around the delicate eye area like Keihl's Antioxidant Skin Preserver. I use the little samples when I can to keep my beauty products small so I can fit more in that baggie.

A few spritzes of Evian's Spray Brumisateur Mineral Water on the face a few times during the flight will replenish lost moisture. I recommend doing this in the bathroom so you don't wind up showering the traveler sitting next to you. Apply another dose of light moisturizer to the face right after to seal in the moisture. Try SheerinO'kho First Class Flight Moisturizer. This was made to protect skin from long dried out flights. If your skin is really dry and looks flaky before you land, ask the flight attendants for a small packet of sugar, like for your coffee, and go into the bathroom for a quick facial scrub. Simply wet your face with some water and use the sugar to scrub in little circular motions to rid yourself of the rough texture. Re-apply your moisturizer and return to your seat glowing and dewy.

About 10 minutes before you land follow these 7 easy makeup steps. P.S. a window seat has the best lighting. First apply liquid foundation followed by a creamy blush on the apples of your cheeks and cream highlighter under your brows and on the inside corners of your eyes. Next dust on a light translucent powder and line the upper lash line with a pencil. Sweep on mascara and dab on your favorite lipstick and your ready to meet and greet the family!