TL;DR
- Good preparation = less hassle while travelling and better skin on arrival
- Bars are liquid-free and easily go in hand luggage
- Safety razor: preferably pack it in checked luggage (remove the blade for hand luggage)
- A face mask before you leave = extra glow on day one
Your suitcase is almost packed. Your skin isn't yet.
New destination, new pool, new dress. But your legs, underarms and face need to be ready too. Holiday prep doesn't have to be complicated, it's just a few small steps that make a big difference.
The day before you leave: the shave that counts
Don't shave on the morning of departure if you're heading straight into a pool or the sun that day. Fresh shaving nicks, however small, are extra sensitive to chlorine, salt water and sun. It's better to shave the evening before or two days before you leave. Your skin then has time to calm down.
The prep routine step by step:
- Exfoliate. A scrub the day before shaving removes dead skin cells and frees ingrown hairs. Smooth base = smoother shave.
- Shave with a shaving bar. More glide, less irritation. Exactly what you want for a shave that lasts you a week or two.
- Cool down and hydrate. Applying a body butter after shaving calms your skin and keeps it soft. Especially important if you'll be in the sun the next day.
The glow finish: a face mask before you leave
A face mask the evening before you leave is a small luxury with a visible effect. The next day your skin is more radiant, softer and better prepared for the sun. Ten minutes invested so you're in top form on day one, that's the deal.
What do you take with you? The travel edit.
Bars: the easiest choice for travelling
Shampoo bars, shaving bars, body wash bars, they're all liquid-free. No fuss with the 100ml rule in hand luggage, no leaking bottles in your suitcase. Compact, light and they last longer than you think.
- Shaving bar → in your wash bag, no container needed
- Shampoo bar → smaller than a bottle, no liquid
- Body wash bar or scrub bar → one product for shower and skincare
Safety razor: in your checked luggage
Good news: your safety razor handle lasts a lifetime and is compact enough for any suitcase. Pack a set of spare blades too, they're small and light. That way you can enjoy a fresh shave while travelling as well.
Preferably carry your razor in your checked luggage. Want to take it in your hand luggage anyway? Then remove the blade and carry it in a separate case or wrap it in paper. Always check your airline's rules before you leave.
Your holiday prep kit — compact and complete
- ✔ Safety razor + spare blades
- ✔ Shaving bar (liquid-free, hand-luggage-proof)
- ✔ Scrub bar for before shaving
- ✔ Body butter for after shaving and after sun
- ✔ Face mask for the evening before you leave
Everything fits in a small wash bag. Nothing leaks. And your skin is ready for day one.
Smooth on the go. All in one.
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→ Extra blades — €1.99 / 5 pieces
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