Don’t you HATE to arrive on vacation just to find your lotion bottle spilled all over your favorite shirts and shorts?
It’s easy to protect your clothes and avoid toiletry leaks and spills by taking a few simple steps while packing. Real Simple magazine offers these great tips for traveling with your beauty products:
- Get the air out. Air bubbles trapped inside plastic bottles can cause them to pop open and leak as air pressure changes. Open the top, squeeze the bottle until you can see the product, then re-cap quickly to prevent puddles.
- Your shoes can protect more than your feet. Slip breakable bottles of cologne or lotion into plastic bags or socks and place them in your tennis shoes.
- Just wrap it. For a little extra protection, unscrew bottles and containers. Cover the opening with Saran Wrap and place the cap back on.
- Use your protected spaces. “I stow liquids packed in resealable bags along the bottom of my checked bag,” says Lisa Trotter, an expedition leader for the New York City-based adventure-travel company Lindblad Expeditions. “They stay protected from breakage, given that the bottom of the suitcase is usually padded, and the clothes provide even more padding on top.” Trotter places waterproof gear (raincoat, wind pants) on top of the liquids. “But you could just as easily use a $3 plastic poncho,” she says.
- Self-tanner requires extra protection. This product will stain anything it comes in contact with, so always double bag it in sealed Ziploc bags to avoid a mess.
- Don’t forget the 3-1-1 rule when flying. “Yes, it’s a pain, but it’s not changing anytime soon,” says Lara Uselding, a spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration. “Remember, you can carry on one one-quart clear resealable plastic bag filled with liquids and gels in containers of 3 ounces or less.”
Travel sizes of your favorite products are available at many locations on Hilton Head, so don’t worry if you don’t have room or forget something!
What are your best tips for packing your toiletries and beauty products?
