By Melissa McCombs
Three days of music. Hot afternoons, dusty fields, late nights and a tent that is never quite comfortable. By day two, most people's skin is feeling it. Yours does not have to. Here is how to keep your skin feeling fresh from opening act to closing night, with everything in one tote.
What is in the tote
- Three 2 oz hydrosols: Rosemary, Tulsi Basil and Lavender
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- A small pack of soft cotton cloths
- A refillable water bottle
- A hat, sunglasses and a light scarf for dust
That is it. Simple enough to carry all day.
Day 1: Arrive fresh
Set up camp, then take five minutes for yourself. Wipe your face with a damp cloth and mist with Rosemary for a bright, herbal lift. Apply sunscreen before heading in. When the sun goes down, mist with Lavender and let it set the tone for a good first night.
Day 2: The reset day
Day two is when dust, heat and short sleep catch up. Start the morning with water, then a wipe and a generous mist of Tulsi Basil. Its fresh, green scent feels like a deep breath. Mist again at midday, ideally in the shade. Reapply sunscreen often.
Before bed, wipe away the day's dust and mist with Lavender. Your skin will feel calmer in the morning.
Day 3: Finish strong
You are tired. Your skin may be too. Use every tool in the tote. Rosemary to wake up. Tulsi Basil whenever you feel grimy. Lavender to unwind after the final set.
Festival skin habits
- Drink water constantly, more than you think you need.
- Never sleep in sunscreen and dust. Wipe and mist before bed, every night.
- Cover up during peak sun. Hats and shade are your friends.
- Keep mists in the shade so they stay cool.
- Share with your crew. Everyone loves a cool mist at 3pm.
Home again
When you get home, take a long shower and finish with a weekly reset: our Green Clay Mask, then Lavender mist and Rosehip & Calendula Serum. Back to yourself in one evening.
Pack your tote: The Carry-On Reset Trio ($60) covers the essentials. For the full experience, go for the Headliner Box ($96).