Experts are telling tourists to plan ahead when packing skincare products, as they can cause major delays at airport security checkpoints. Risa Fommachan, an expert in the field, reminds travelers that restrictions on liquids apply not only to creams but also to gels, balms, sticks, as well as sheet masks and eye patches. If you try to put cosmetics into smaller, unlabeled containers, you’ll probably get stuck with long, manual baggage inspections, just like with pressurized containers (like thermal water or self-tanning sprays). To avoid long lines and having your stuff taken away, it’s a good idea to check the rules for your airport ahead of time. And when you’re packing for your flight, try to keep the number of toiletries you take with you to a minimum.
With summer break coming up, a lot of people are planning to travel abroad. A lot of people bring skin care products with them, like creams and other things. But experts say that traveling with these products might be more complicated than it seems. Express has the story.
“A lot of travelers are now packing a full set of skincare products in their carry-on luggage, but it can be tricky to figure out exactly which products are allowed. As a general rule, if you can apply, rub in, or spray a product, it’s probably subject to airport restrictions on liquids,” explained skincare expert Risa Fommachan.
For example, a lot of skincare products are now available in the form of gels, balms, and sticks. All of these are considered liquids when you go through airport security, just like sheet masks and eye patches.
So, if you don’t follow airport security rules, you might get detained or have your stuff taken away.
“To save space, people sometimes put big products into smaller containers so they can pass through security. But, as the Express points out, these unlabeled containers can raise questions at the border and lead to a manual inspection, which can take time.
Also, any pressurized containers, like facial sprays, setting sprays, or sunscreen sprays, will have to be inspected manually, which will cause delays in security lines.
So, experts say it’s really important to know the rules at the airport you’re traveling through.
The article also said that the rules can be stricter or less strict depending on the airport, so it’s important to find out the exact rules before your flight.
When it comes to skincare, less is often more.
“A more simplified approach usually works best during long-distance travel. Basic products like lip balm, a light moisturizer, or a facial spray usually do the trick for keeping your skin hydrated without overdoing it,” Risa Fommachan explained.