Know your skin type
Knowing your skin type is the first and most crucial step in creating an effective skincare routine. This is because each skin type—whether oily, dry, combination, sensitive, or normal—has specific needs.
So, understanding your individual needs makes the process of choosing the right products more accurate, from cleansing to moisturizing.
Adapt to the length of your trip
The amount of product you take should vary according to the length of the trip. For short trips, such as weekends, focus on travel sizes and miniatures. For longer trips, consider the duration and take larger sizes or plan to buy items at your destination, if possible. In any case, it is essential to keep it simple and take only the essential products.
Permitted size in carry-on luggage
If you are traveling by plane, check the rules on permitted sizes for liquids in carry-on luggage, especially on international flights. In conventional luggage, passengers can carry a maximum of 470 ml containers each of personal items such as deodorant, nail polish, and perfume. Hand luggage is more restricted, except for domestic flights, where there is no volume restriction for cosmetics and you can carry up to four bottles (up to 300 ml/g each) of aerosols such as deodorant. On international flights, according to ANAC, airlines require that liquid products have a maximum volume of 100 ml each, totaling 1 liter, or 10 bottles of 100 ml. They also advise that items must be placed in a sealed plastic bag, such as a ziplock bag, which cannot exceed 20 x 20 cm in size.
Separate what is essential
Once again, you need to make an effort to separate only the essential compact skincare items for travel to keep things simple, save space, and ensure you have what you need without overloading. This involves leaving out items that can be temporarily dispensed with, such as toners, thermal water, masks, serums… so take a look: which products are vital to your routine? Here, literally every gram counts and makes a difference.
Give preference to travel-size packaging
They are designed to be compact and portable, which makes them easy to organize and transport, as well as complying with airline safety regulations without any hassle. They also help to avoid waste and are less likely to accumulate unused products. You can buy containers for this purpose if travel-size options are not available. Alternatively, consider buying non-liquid products, such as makeup remover wipes, powdered or sheet soap, and so on.
Choose the ideal toiletry bag
There are many options on the market. To choose yours, first consider its size, based on the amount of products you intend to carry and the space available. It’s even better if it has internal compartments, pockets, and dividers to keep everything organized, as well as waterproof material to prevent messes if something leaks, and to make it easier to clean if it gets dirty.
Multifunctional products
Also thinking about saving space in your toiletry bag, another very interesting option is to choose multifunctional products. For example: tinted sunscreen, tinted lip balm, 3-in-1 micellar water: Micellar water can be used to cleanse, tone, and remove makeup, and so on.
Makeup remover
Makeup remover is one of the essentials for your compact travel skincare bag. Not only does it remove the day’s makeup, but it also prevents clogged pores, keeps skin clean and healthy, and prevents irritation. Even better if it’s 3-in-1, with cleansing, toning, and impurity removal functions.
Facial cleansing
The next step is facial cleansing. Together with makeup remover, it will help remove dirt, oil, impurities, makeup, and residue that accumulate throughout the day, preventing clogged pores, acne, blackheads, and other skin problems.
Moisturizer
Next, move on to moisturizing. Even oily skin needs to be moisturized to balance oil production and improve elasticity and radiance. CeraVE is a good universal moisturizer for all skin types. It is quickly absorbed and fragrance-free (hypoallergenic!). It promises intense nourishment with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid in its composition. In addition, the formula also features a technology called MVE, a prolonged release system that is oil-free, fragrance-free, and does not irritate the eyes during travel.
Sunscreen
One of the most essential items in your toiletry bag. Rain or shine, sunscreen is essential to protect you from the sun’s rays, which can damage the collagen fibers in your skin, pollution, and low humidity. In addition, it can moisturize your skin, prevent aging, and prevent burns, wrinkles, blemishes, and diseases such as skin cancer.
As a bonus to multifunctional products that don’t take up space, stick blush is a great ally. It has SPF 30 and FPUVA 10 protection, is enriched with Vitamin E, which moisturizes and fights free radicals, and has the added benefit of being water and sweat resistant, meaning it won’t run or smudge. It can be used as blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick.
Shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo and conditioner are not part of skincare, but they also tend to take up a lot of space in your suitcase. Therefore, a good alternative for your trips are bar cosmetics. They are lightweight, sustainable, last longer, and are super effective. There are several options on the market that vary according to hair type. If you’re still unsure whether this type of product will work for you, Sollido’s welcome kit comes in handy. It contains two 20g daily use shampoos for all hair types + 20g conditioners. The shampoo contains babassu oil, avocado oil, grapefruit essential oil, and white clay, while the conditioner contains castor oil, cupuaçu butter, lactic acid, and clove essential oil.