Travel ritual: my toiletry bag

my favourite toiletry bag, a compact, lightweight wash bag
my upcycled toiletry bag, a compact, lightweight wash bag

Healthy skin is not a luxury.  It's a necessity

My Smateria* gray vanity case (small size)

  • handmade in Cambodia from recycled fishing nets
  • soft and resistant, washable
  • YKK zipper closure
  • exterior: double thickness of fishing nets very resistant
  • interior: lined with black textile
  • 6 interior compartments
  • 21 x 17 x 13cm
* Smateria is a self financed social enterprise owned by Italians who share a passion for creativity, business, and sustainability, certified Child Labour Free!
The brand produces bags and accessories hand made from common and recycled materials.  All items are 100% ethically made in Cambodia with an Italian flair, using high quality and durable materials.

Separate makeup, skincare, and bodycare instead of using a giant bag to carry every single toiletry...

In this toiletry bag,

(natural, organic, eco-friendly, biodegradable, vegan and cruelty-free products)

Due to the airport security liquids rule, some items are in my liquid bag or makeup bag and for easy access directly in my travel handbag
  • 2 single doses of physiological serum (+ in my just-in-case bag)
  • biodegradable cotton buds
  • dental floss: GUM easy floss 30m (another one in my just-in-case bag)
  • essential oil*: lemon or tea tree (lavender is in my liquid bag), used as a disinfectant
  • face soap bar in its burgundy box 7 x 7cm (which belonged to my mother)
  • folding pocket mirror 11,5 x 9cm
  • hair tie (another one in my just-in-case bag)
  • isotonic thermal Spring water spray - 50ml (the second one for long trip, the first one is in my liquid bag)
  • makeup remover in a bottle (50ml) from Muji
  • makeup remover pads
  • multi-purpose balm
  • nail clipper
  • post surgical toothbrush (ultra-soft) with its cover
  • samples: some moisturizer, shower gel, lotion body
  • shower cap
  • toothpaste
  • tweezers
Already in my liquid bag:
sweet almond oil, eye contour cream, day & night cream, sun cream, toothpaste

In another zip bag:
shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, 1 pack of makeup remover wipes, sisal eco shower mitt

Direclty in my travel handbag:
  • wooden wide tooth comb made in ash wood FSC 100% certified (which is no longer sold, don't want to lose it)
  • post surgical toothbrush (ultra-soft) with its cover (unfortunately, there is no surgical wooden toothbrush)
  • toothpaste (after the airport security)
* Essential oils
- Lavender, known for its calming, soothing and relaxing properties
- Lemon, known to kill harmful viruses and bacteria
- Tea tree, strong anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties

=> if I have to choose only one essential oil, lavender would be it!  It is a great multipurpose product: a lovely smelling fragrance, suited towards an array of skincare concerns and is also a highly effective antifungal and antiseptic agent

upcycled toiletry bag made from recycled fishing nets


 

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