Have you ever been on a trip where you suddenly realized you forgot to pack a much needed personal care item? After a long day of traveling or exploring, the last thing you want to do is run around looking for basic essentials. Maybe a pesky hair has just popped up on your chin and you forgot your tweezers. Maybe you broke a nail. Maybe you forgot to pack your toothbrush and your cozy mountain Airbnb is miles from the closest store. Or maybe you’re visiting a spa that doesn’t provide footwear for its wet area. It’s those little hygiene necessities that can make such a big difference in your daily health and comfort. 

When it comes to personal hygiene basics, take your checklist to the next level with these on-the-go ideas. Don’t forget to pack them next time you travel!

Toothbrush: Oral-B Clic Toothbrush

When you’re traveling, we hope you are enjoying lots of delicious cuisine and saving room for dessert. Why not pack a high-performance toothbrush to give your teeth extra care? Oral-B Clic is sleek, compact and easy to pack. 

Tweezers - Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer

Tweezerman tweezers always get the job done, and this mini version of the award-winning slant tweezer is perfect for travel. 

Nasal Spray - Xlear Nasal Spray 

Xlear Nasal Spray contains xylitol which is being studied for antibacterial properties including for possibly helping with the treatment of COVID-19 infections. It’s a natural saline solution that aims to alleviate congestion while cleaning and protecting. This nasal spray has a rating of 4.6/5 on Amazon with over 30k reviews – many reviewers on Amazon say that this is a travel must. 

Gum - Spry Natural Xylitol Gum

Fresh breath always feels better. This gum contains ingredients that help defend against bacteria that cause cavities and tooth decay while refreshing your breath. It is available in Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon, Natural Fruit, and Bubblegum flavors.

Shampoo and Conditioner - SEEN Travel Trio

This set includes travel-friendly sizes of shampoo, conditioner, and blowout creme, designed by a dermatologist. This regimen is made to reduce frizz and breakage while providing long-lasting volume.

Hand Sanitizer - Bath & Body Works PocketBac and Holder

Choose from your favorite Bath & Body Works scents and conveniently clip your hand sanitizer to your bag so it’s ready to go. PocketBac holders come in a ton of cute designs.

Cleansing Wipes  - Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins Travel Set

The Skinsheet’s best-selling Cleansing Coins launched in a compact Travel Set for cleansing, removing and exfoliating on-the-go.

Makeup Remover - Curology Micellar makeup remover

This silky, gel-water makeup remover is dermatologist tested and noncomedogenic. Curology’s signature makeup remover is available in a 100 ml bottle at Curology.com and in an 8.4 ml bottle at Target.

Makeup Brush Cleaning - Anisa Beauty Brush Cleaning Duo

Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) recently gave us skincare tips to avoid breakouts including, “Clean your makeup brushes and tools often, and replace your makeup routinely to avoid bacterial buildup.” A great option for travel, this set includes Anisa Beauty’s 2-ounce Wash Brush Cleaner and signature silicone Brush Cleaning Pad.

Makeup Sponges - Beautyblender Blend & Cleanse Set

This set includes two makeup sponges and a tool cleanser. Beautyblender has got you covered for all of your blending and cleansing needs with this 3-piece set to level up your makeup pouch. The set provides two Beautyblenders for a flawless application and a solid Blendercleanser to help remove makeup, germs, and grime from all your tools.

Face Mist – Avène Thermal Spring Water 3-To-Go

This pack features three travel size bottles of the Avène Thermal Spring Water, the brand’s best-selling, skin saving mist for soothing dry, irritated skin. Recommended by dermatologists worldwide, it helps soothe inflammation, itching, and redness. Use on the face and body for a calming and refreshing glow.

Deodorant - Kopari Natural Aluminum-Free Coconut Deodorant

This clean, plant-based deodorant provides protection while breaking down odor causing bacteria. Coconut Oil deodorant is one of Kopari’s best-sellers.

Nail File - Dr. Dana Glass Nail File

This glass file is naturally hygienic and allows for a sanitary, longer-lasting alternative to other fingernail files. It includes a compact protective case that allows you to safely carry your file in a makeup bag, purse or other bags when traveling.

Feminine Hygiene Products - U by Kotex

Forgetting your period supplies can be an awkward and miserable experience. U by Kotex offers a wide range of protection and is the founding sponsor of the Alliance for Period Supplies which supports those affected by period poverty. The brand has donated more than 41 million period products to the Alliance for Period Supplies and its network of community-based nonprofits.

Lip Care - Rebels Refinery Refillable Lip Balm

Created with coconut oil and sustainably sourced beeswax, this lip balm is the perfect remedy for chapped and dry lips during the dry seasons. The Natural Lip Balm comes in Lavender Rosemary, Peppermint Bergamot and Lemongrass Cedarwood.

Sunscreen - Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

This sheer sunscreen protects and moisturizes, leaving skin with a dewy finish. This product wears beautiful under makeup and is EWG verified.

Foot Wipes - Arm & Hammer Cleansing and Refreshing Foot Wipes

With Fresh Guard® Technology and Arm & Hammer Baking soda, these texture wipes help eliminate and neutralize foot odor. These wipes are great for use after the gym, between showers, before bed and on stinky feet, after a long day of travel. 

Sandals - Oka B Grace Slide Sandals

These on-the-go sandals offer stability and support and come in a range of cute colors.

Sanitizing Wipes - Dr. Brite Hand Wipes

Perfect for quick clean-ups, messes on-the-go, or sticky hands with no lingering odors.

What are your must-have travel hygiene essentials?

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