Non-Liquid Toiletries Help You Cope With TSA Bans

In recent years, liquid bans and checked-bag fees inspired me to collect alternative products that allow me to fly with a well-stocked toiletries kit without exceeding the allotted one-quart-bag limit.

There are a number of good online resources for paper, powder, and solid alternatives to common liquid health and beauty products. Here are some inspirations for a daub-kit overhaul:



Shampoos



Lush, a Britain-based company that has opened up U.S. stores in recent years, specializes in

solid shampoos

($9.25). They last a long time, transport easily in a handy tin, and smell fantastic. For even lighter travel, Flight 001 sells packets of 30 sheets of

paper shampoo

($6) that dissolve in water.



Conditioners



Lush sells a

solid conditioner

($9.95) with natural ingredients like cocoa butter, avocados, and figs. And Vermont-based SylvieL sells an

unscented solid conditioner

($9.50).



Moisturizer



Lush sells moisturizing

body butter bars

($11.65 and up) that can be used in place of liquid lotions.



Sunscreen



The athlete-oriented Mission Product line has a

solid sunscreen stick

($10) that's good for face, lips, ears, and neck. In a pinch, you can also use it on arms and legs.



Shaving cream



Flight 001 sells a slim packet of

shaving cream papers

($6) that dissolve into foam when mixed with water. Amazon.com sells a number of

solid shaving soaps

($3.50 and up).



Toothpaste



Natural food stores and pharmacies often stock powder toothpaste alongside gel and paste versions. You'll find dozens of options online by doing a search on "powder toothpaste."



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