Around the world with 80 gadgets - Around the world with 80 gadgets

 The things taking up the most weight and space in my luggage are usually the toiletries. A girl needs shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, facial creme, body lotion, make up, make up remover, SPF, after sun lotion and so on just to get started. How can I reduce this to a minimum?

First of all I had to start thinking about the things I probably wouldn't need every day on the road (like make up and make up remover), maybe the SPF could double as body lotion and facial creme, maybe a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner would work (unfortunately not with long hair). I won't need perfume. Facial mud masks and hair treatment can be bought in small packages on the road. Maybe I should bring all the small test packs I have gathered over the years? If I only bring a regular soap bar or buy small bottles of soap on the road, a good loofah (for face and body) means I won't need exfoliating scrubs. Comb in stead of hair brush. I have a foldable one to prevent itfrom brekaing.

Here are some tips I found especially useful (in theory at least):
- allround soap (for food, hair, body, hands, clothes and so on)
- soap sheets (they won't melt or spill and can be taken on board aircrafts as hand luggage)

- toiletries bag with several compartments and a hook so it's easy to hang up
- talc powder (when it's hot and humid this is comfort on a whole new level. Arm pits, knee pits, feet ... endless possibilities)
- wet wipes or liquid antibacterial cleaner (good before a quick eat or refreshing after a long bus trip)
- medicines (ask your doctor what you should bring - something for traveler's diahorrea, painkillers, antibiotics, birth control, allergy pills ...)
- insect repellent should actually be bought at the destination because they are often made especially for bugs in that area
- pocket shaver (when there's not enough water for wet shave or a wet shave irritates your skin because of hot and humid weather
- small box of 30 make up remover pads (I'm not planning on wearing much make up)
- you can never bring too many ziplock plastic bags. They are great for storing liquid during flights, a quick snack, paper, sticky soap bars ... bring different sizes!

I'm only taking one item of luxury; Biotherm deo pure. The best ever.

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