Summer begins, and with it, active plans, sun, beach, heat... it all points to one thing: it's time to travel. Although it's one of the most anticipated times of the year, preparing the travel toiletry bag is one of the most headache-inducing tasks. You make a thousand lists of essentials and "just in cases," but most of the time you end up missing many products. Capacity is limited, and you have to make a clever selection that frees up as much space as possible.
Depending on the type of trip you take, there are certain restrictions that make organizing the "perfect toiletry bag" more complex. If you travel by plane, surely a thousand transparent plastic bottles will flood your toiletry bag, making it impossible for any Tetris to fit perfectly. But it's not surprising, have you stopped to think about how much space all these 100 ml plastic containers take up? If your travel favorites were solid, they would probably take up much less space and there would be no such problem.
If we add to all this the doubts about which cosmetics are best to use during this time of year, we face the great challenge of finding summer essentials. Those that cover all seasonal needs for hair, skin, and lips. During the hottest season of the year, we need effective products that keep them hydrated. Because we don't have to wait until September to remedy the damage caused by sun exposure.
Do you want to know the best sustainable alternatives to travel this summer without worrying about space and reducing your environmental footprint? Take note of these tips!
Sustainable mini-sizes and why you should start traveling with them
If you're looking to save space in your toiletry bag, there are special cosmetics that immediately solve the capacity problems we face when packing. Mini sizes are a very efficient format for travel; they are very practical, have the perfect dimensions to take up little space, and the necessary milliliters to enjoy for days without worrying about carrying refills. Best of all, with a little research, you can find all your favorites in mini versions without exception.
This offers great advantages because not only do you gain space in your suitcase, but you also prevent temperature changes and transfers from spoiling larger format products. The main benefit is that the mini size allows you to enjoy all the benefits of the cosmetics you usually use. Not to mention the multiple environmental advantages of no longer refilling 100 ml plastic bottles. On average, we use 10 plastic bottles per person on each flight; if we multiply this number by the average of 180 passengers an airplane carries, we get a total of 1800 small plastic bottles per trip... If we opt for sustainable mini-sizes in solid formats, we are not only significantly reducing space in our toiletry bag but also our environmental impact.
We have made a top selection of 7 sustainable mini-sizes for your summer routine. They are so special because they don't use unnecessary packaging and address the summer needs of your hair, skin, and lips. Do you want to know the products that will make your toiletry bag more spacious? Keep reading.
Cosmetics that will protect your hair this summer
Hair needs special care at this time of year. Maintaining its shine and silkiness is not an easy task when external agents modify its texture, deteriorate pigments, and diminish shine. Therefore, a specific hair routine for summer will help alleviate these effects. We suggest 3 essentials that cannot be missing from your toiletry bag to pamper your hair during your vacation.
Solid Shampoo
Shampoo is an essential that cannot be missing from any travel toiletry bag. If you add all the benefits of solid shampoo to the mini-size format, you will travel with a more sustainable and scalp-friendly travel format, which also contains a higher concentration of active ingredients in its formula and significantly reduces the number of plastic containers.
Which options are best for summer? During summer, hair loss is exacerbated by high temperatures and UV rays. These processes accelerate the number of hairs in the telogen or shedding phase. Therefore, in summer, it is necessary to have fortifying formulas that provide volume and prevent hair loss.
Hit is an anti-hair loss shampoo enriched with strengthening active ingredients that increase density, elasticity, and reduce hair loss:
- Contains 4 natural regenerating technologies: baicalin, ginkgo biloba, and hydrolyzed proteins that stimulate hair growth.
- Increases the percentage of hair in the growth phase by 12%, activating follicle stem cells.
- Reduces the percentage of hair in the telogen or shedding phase by 43%.
- Free of harmful SLS, SLES sulfates, silicones, and parabens.
Hit Anti-hair loss shampoo with hyaluronic acid
3-in-1 Solid Conditioner
It's no secret, hair in summer needs more hydration. As we mentioned earlier, direct contact with the sun, humidity, and chlorine stimulate hair dehydration, diminishing its natural shine. When you travel, there are 3 essentials you cannot overlook if you want to show off radiant hair: a conditioner, a hair mask, or a leave-in serum. Making space in your toiletry bag for all of them can be complicated, but there are highly versatile products that offer a 3-in-1 treatment.
Fruit, is a triple-action solid conditioner that nourishes, adds shine, and eliminates frizz. Its formula incorporates the properties of coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera, hydrolyzed pea protein, and abyssinian oil.
- Provides deep hydration.
- Adds body and density to hair.
- Reduces the fragility of brittle hair.
- Controls frizz.
- Sulfate, silicone, and paraben-free.
- With 100% natural ingredients.
- Vegan and Cruelty-Free formula.
Fruit conditioner, mask and leave-in serum
Travel Brush
Combing hair in summer is a very necessary process if we want to avoid ending up with more damaged hair. Brushing, if done correctly, is very beneficial as it helps remove residue and stimulates the scalp, promoting hair growth.
When it comes to brushing wet or damp hair, there is an open debate about which method is most effective to prevent hair fiber fall and breakage. On the one hand, damp hair detangles more easily and has greater flexibility, so breakage is less. In contrast, when wet, the follicle is weaker and can fall out more quickly.
Success lies not only in the method but also in the type of brush we use. We must use brushes with rounded natural bristles that stimulate the scalp. Moso bamboo wood brushes are a perfect option because they strengthen the root, prevent hair fiber breakage, and avoid frizz.
Travel brush made of moso bamboo wood
How to adapt your skincare routine cosmetics to summer
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Taking care of it throughout the year is extremely important, but during the summer, care must be more specific. Welcoming this time of year requires essentials that protect the skin from sun exposure and heat.
During this time, solar radiation is more intense, and we are inevitably more exposed to it. As a result, premature skin aging accelerates, and with it, the loss of skin elasticity and the appearance of the first wrinkles are enhanced. Therefore, you should incorporate beauty products that soothe dryness, flaking, and redness that the skin experiences at this time of year.
Here are 3 key cosmetics that should not be missing from your travel toiletry bag to show off juicier and more luminous skin.
Facial Cleanser
When you're traveling, your skincare routine is more minimal, meaning many of the steps you usually take are reduced to a minimum. This is a smart decision if we're looking to save space in the toiletry bag, but it's one thing to reduce and another to "overlook" our skin's needs. There are star products that make a difference in terms of facial care. Good cleansing removes impurities, toxins, promotes cell renewal, and cleanses pores, helping cosmetics penetrate the face better.
This time we propose the Kadia soothing facial cleanser for sensitive skin. Its formula, based on oils, violet extract, and Damascus rose water, has highly moisturizing active ingredients that treat the skin when it is most reactive or reddened. Its soothing properties provide freshness, stop irritation, redness, and inflammation of the skin.
- Deeply cleanses the skin while respecting its pH.
- Maintains adequate hydration levels.
- Creamy texture without sulfates, parabens, or silicones.
- Allergen-free aroma.
Creamy texture facial cleanser for sensitive skin
Facial Moisturizer
Sun, salt, chlorine from swimming pools, and air conditioners all enhance trans-epidermal water loss from the skin. In summer, skin is much drier, tighter, and duller. Therefore, hydration is essential. Every routine should include at least one moisturizing facial cream to maintain optimal hydration levels.
With the arrival of high temperatures, it's more complex to select a lighter moisturizer that "lets the skin breathe." You should keep in mind that there are highly moisturizing formulas with lighter, fast-absorbing textures, perfect for summer. Shine is an excellent option; its light texture is enriched with Vitamin C extracted from 7 different fruits and Coenzyme Q10:
- Fast-absorbing texture.
- Provides hydration for 120 hours.
- Prevents trans-epidermal water loss and improves skin texture.
- Its antioxidant properties curb photoaging.
Shine moisturizing cream with Vitamin C and a lightweight formula.
Coconut Balm
The lips are one of the most sensitive parts of the face. The sun is one of the external factors that most affect them, causing flaking, irritation, burns, wounds, and even reactivating old cold sores and fever blisters. Therefore, although they should be cared for all year round, special emphasis should be placed during the summer season.
Lip balms are a must-have in your toiletry bag. In summer, high temperatures and more hours of daylight expose us to more intense solar radiation, favoring the loss of juiciness. Protecting lips daily with hydrating balms and SPF balms is very important.
This coconut balm keeps the skin hydrated for 12 hours, protecting it from external factors. Its combination of 4 natural oils creates a protective film that prevents water loss, maintaining juiciness for hours.
Coconut lip balm with high protection
Skin care and how to face it with the arrival of heat
Enjoying the sun and heat has consequences for the skin of the entire body. We never overlook skincare for the face, but caring for body skin often takes a backseat. We must consider that, like facial skin, the rest of the body's skin is also exposed to many factors that put it at risk: solar radiation, temperature changes, air conditioners, and chlorine...
During this season, we should add certain tips to our routine to improve skin texture, such as exfoliation, a correct cleansing routine, good hydration, and daily use of sunscreen. Below, we suggest one of the star cosmetics that cannot be missing from your daily body travel routine.
Solid Shower Gel
In summer, shower gels should not only purify but also regenerate the skin. Contrary to the popular belief that all shower gels are the same and serve the same purpose, their properties, active ingredients, and aromas are very different. In summer more than ever, you should use hydrating formulas with slight exfoliating properties that respect the skin's pH and cutaneous microbiota.
After sun exposure, every cosmetic we incorporate into our routine must be carefully chosen, and yes, shower gels are important. If you are looking for an effective cleanse that keeps the skin hydrated, Impulse is perfect to include in your travel toiletry bag:
- It has citrus olfactory notes thanks to orange and lemon.
- Promotes cell regeneration.
- Combines the properties of coconut oil, olive, and shea butter.
- Natural formula enriched with vitamin C.
- Purifies, hydrates, and lightly exfoliates the skin.
- With sweet orange peel particles.
- Sulfate, silicone, and paraben-free.
Exfoliating body wash with sweet orange
Natural Deodorant
Heat not only brings good things, but it's also synonymous with less pleasant sensations like sweat, which intensifies with high temperatures. Smelling good in summer obsesses us, and deodorants are the best ally to achieve it.
During the summer, skin is much more sensitive and prone to irritation, which is why it's important not only to use long-lasting deodorants but also to choose those with a formula specially designed for sensitive skin; without alcohol, without baking soda, without aluminum, and without essential oils.
Silver Sea is the perfect version for all those who seek a natural deodorant enriched with vitamin E that cares for sensitive skin without sacrificing fragrances. Its formula includes magnesium salts from the Dead Sea, which provide an incredible aroma and enhance the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of this natural deodorant.
Aluminum-free deodorant for sensitive skin.
Now that you know how summer affects your skin and hair, are you encouraged to incorporate some of these sustainable mini-sizes into your daily routine?
