When you're gearing up to go on vacation, you'll need some basic essentials to go along with your five different floppy hats. We've all unpacked our suitcases in a hotel room and realized we forgot our favorite shampoo or shaving cream. Avoid the embarrassment of asking the front desk for basic hygiene products, and stick to this list of the best travel size products to pack for your next trip.
Staying put this summer? Treat yourself to a few travel size beauty and organic products for a trial run before committing to a full-size purchase. It's also the easiest way to keep your toiletries bag TSA carry-on compliant.
They’re not the most glamorous or flashy, but we sure do need them. Let’s start with some of the best travel size products for your basic hygiene needs.
Body Wash
Most hotels provide either bar soap or a tiny tube of body wash. But, if you’re vacationing somewhere beachy, you’ll probably take a couple of showers a day, and those tubes won’t last long. Pack yourself a great smelling travel-sized Body Wash with essential oils to help prevent your skin from overdrying. Also, don’t forget a good quality Facial Cleanser to remove any residual sunscreen and makeup. You also may want to pack your own washcloth because sometimes the washcloth provided by the hotel just doesn't do the job.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Another staple provided by most hotels that just never seems to last more than a couple of washes are the shampoo and conditioner. Being in and out of the water, hiking, etc. will leave you wanting to wash your hair more often than usual. Make sure to pack a gentle shampoo that’s free of harsh chemicals and buildup-causing ingredients. Luckily, Public Goods now has travel-size versions of our signature paraben free Shampoo and Conditioner.
Prefer to pack it all at once? The Shower Essentials Set incudes shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in one bundle, available in 3 fl oz travel sizes, so you can grab a single set instead of shopping for each piece separately. It's an easy win if you're packing for more than one person or just want one less decision to make before a trip.
Deodorant
The last thing you want to forget to pack for a humid, hot destination is deodorant. You don't want to sweat through your favorite resort wear, and the salty air should be the only overwhelming smell surrounding you. Avoid this packing faux pas and pack a deodorant you can rely on. In addition to the essential travel must-haves listed, here are a few more items to remember to pack for your trip: Dental Floss - We know you don't want to floss on vacation (it’s okay, we don’t want to either) but the one time you don’t pack it, you’ll probably end up needing it. Hand Sanitizer - No matter where you go on vacation, you need an easy way to keep your hands clean on the go. Hand Cream and travel-size Lotion - Keep your skin soft and soothed from all that time in the sun with a good hand cream and lotion.
Shaving Cream & Razors
On your beach trip, the last thing you want is to forget your shaving cream and razors–yikes. Nobody likes to walk around with prickly legs and underarms in a beachy paradise. Instead, grab a travel-size Shaving Cream and pack your favorite razor. We love these biodegradable disposable razors that are small enough to easily fit in your toiletries bag, but still gets the job done well.
Silicone Travel Bottles
If you'd rather bring your favorite full-size products instead of buying travel minis every time, our Silicone Travel Bottles Refill Kit is the easiest workaround with five leak-proof, BPA-free 3 fl oz silicone bottles plus a travel bag, all TSA carry-on approved, so you can decant whatever you actually use and refill them trip after trip instead of tossing out tiny bottles each time.