5 suitcase essentials - our favorite travel formulas

Neal's Yard Remedies

Neal's Yard Remedies

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Summer is finally here, meaning the annual cupboard compression is nigh, as we take on the challenge of shrinking our skin, bath and body care into a suitcase-friendly assortment. Whether you’re jetting off abroad for some long-awaited sun, or opting for cooler climes, we have natural and organic holiday essentials that must not be missed.

Cleansers

Travel can wreak havoc on your skin, especially when travelling between climates – not tomention the drying effects of airplane air. Daily pollutants and sweat levels can impact thesurface of the skin and may trigger breakouts and irritation.


To help keep these irritants at bay, cleansers play a leading role and our Purifying Palmarosa Facial Wash is one to pack. Suitable for all skin types and tones, but recommended for oiler complexions, this facial wash is the ideal cleansing companion for post-journey skin. Hydrating and nourishing, this low-foam formula works to keep skin calm and clean. 


Made with certified organic rosehip oil, our Wild Rose Beauty Balm is another natural cleanser ideal for summer excursions, in a bag-friendly 15g tin. From an intensive moisture boost to a nourishing cleanser, a cuticle softener to brow tamer, this balm is a versatile hero, simplifying and enhancing your skincare routine. No need to over-pack, this pot could be all you need. That’s why we call it our one-pot-wonder!

Toners

Using a toner is a wonderful way to hydrate post-travel skin and help prepare it for the next steps in your daily skincare routine. Our certified organic Rejuvenating Frankincense Toner is a handy 25ml blend of frankincense essential oil, aloe vera and a smoothing tripeptide, formulated to tone and balance skin. Ideal on a warmer day, this uber-light layer will hydrate on the go.


Want to enhance your natural radiance? Our Wild Rose AHA Toner is a travel essential to enhance your natural radiance. Gentle even on sensitive skin types, this resurfacing tonerworks to exfoliate and hydrate skin post-cleanse, for a daily summer glow.




Lip care

Not to be overlooked, our lips are equally affected by the turbulence of travel and sunny weather, with dryness and chapping being the common culprits. 


Packing lip care might just be the winning move. Whether you prefer a touchless, tube application or a handy pot, we have lip formulas to help hydrate and nourish your lips, naturally. 


Our Bee Lovely Beautiful Lips formula is a certified organic favorite. A nourishing blend of cocoa butter, beeswax and fair trade organic honey, this balm is a deliciously hydrating treat.


What’s more, 3% of sales from our Bee Lovely range goes to charities and initiatives working to protect our pollinators.