Lack of sleep , poor nutrition , hygiene a little less careful than usual ... the long journeys by plane have consequences on the state of our skin but also and especially, on our state of fatigue. The jet lag disrupts our rhythm of life and it is our biological clock that takes a hit. But the jet lag and the jet lag, it is tamed. And who better than an air hostess to give us his tricks of pros?

1) We adapt to the local time

The call of the bed is sometimes tempting, but the rule number 1 to fight against the jet lag is to stand in relation to the sun. So, we adapt to local schedules : we go to bed if we arrive at night, even if for our body, we are still in the middle of the day. Conversely, if we arrive in the morning but it is already late for our organization, we leave for a new day. The advice to adapt more easily to local time: we do not remain locked up. On the contrary, we go out into the open air, in the light of day. This helps recharge the batteries.

2) A big nap before the flight

Whether the plane takes off in the middle of the day or in the evening, we force ourselves to make a big nap . Even if you do not fall asleep deeply, you sleep or rest for 3 hours . This relaxation time helps us to be attack during and above, after the flight.

3) One hour of sport before the flight (and before the nap)

Unstoppable sleeping solution: do some exercise. If the flight schedule allows it, you practice 1 hour of gym or muscle building a few hours before going to take a nap. As a result, we sleep better and we more easily support the jet lag.

4) 8 hours sleep, no more

Sleeping 10, 12 or 14 hours in a row, by plane or elsewhere, is bad for the body. The body takes on bad habits, which in reality does not need as many hours of sleep. To recover better from the jet lag and to adapt more easily to the local hours, one does not exceed 8 hours of sleep. More than enough.

5) We do not eat before going to bed

If you arrive late at night, you avoid eating before going to bed. Eating or drinking anything other than water awakens the body : digestion activates the metabolism and makes it climb its thermostat while to sleep the body must lower its temperature. On the contrary, in order not to suffer too much the time difference, we try to adapt it to the local time. Also, if you are used to long-haul flights, you do not exceed 3 meals a day. And even if one is awake more than 24 hours in a row. The jet lag and lack of sleep can quickly make us gain weight. In case of a small hollow, it is raw vegetables and nothing else.

6) Eat light

When you're bored, you tend to eat. By plane, it's the same. Except that one forgets that with the pressurization , one can very quickly be victims of intestinal discomforts. So on the plane, during the flight, we avoid too much nibbling. The watchword: eat light.

7) Well hydrated

When you take the airplane often, 1.5 liters of water a day is not enough. And since water is good for your health, you can easily climb to 2 or even 2.5 liters per day. Proper hydration helps fight fatigue and jet lag.

8) Before and during, no coffee by plane

Coffee Jet lag, do not mix. After that, it all depends on how often you fly and especially your tolerance to caffeine. In any case, if you tend to take the plane regularly and you are kind of sensitive to the effects of caffeine, it is better to opt for deca. Especially before and during the flight to avoid getting excited and optimizing his hours of sleep.

9) After landing, wait before taking a shower

Nothing worse than a flight of several hours and one or two stops to feel dirty! If we have nevertheless been careful to keep a toothbrush on ourselves to at least wash the bare minimum, we have only one desire: take a shower. But to fight the jet lag, better sleep and reactivate its circulation, it is still necessary to resist. The best compromise: take a shower 2h30 to 3 hours after landing.

10) One takes care of one's skin

Fighting jet lag is also taking care of one's skin. Drawn features, dull skin, dark circles ... the face speaks volumes about our state of fatigue. We do not skimp on our routine care which must be the same in the air as on the ground: make-up remover, invigorating tonic lotion and moisturizing cream. If we have the choice, we avoid even to make-up the day of our flight. And for an immediate good effect on landing, one can also enjoy the flight to apply a moisturizing mask to the face.