But before I can relax, I have one last chore to do... packing, and in particular the toiletry bag.
What are the essential toiletries when you're away from home? How can you travel light without going without your beauty products? And above all, what are the alternatives to liquid bottles that might leak in your bag, or that you're asked to throw away at baggage control when traveling by plane?!
I'm offering you an overview of eco-friendly and incredibly practical cosmetics that you should adopt immediately for a perfect trip!
In France, 186 million bottles of shower gel are sold each year. Beyond the problem of plastic consumption, the use of these products poses a health risk.Their composition is mostly synthetic, and they often contain endocrine disruptors, carcinogenic components and other allergens.
We prefer to opt for a traditional soap, Aleppo soap or Marseille soap, containing only 4 ingredients: olive oil, water, sea salt and soda.
In addition to reducing waste, using soap is economical and significantly better for your health.
If you only have a large bar of soap, you can easily cut off a small piece depending on the length of the trip and slip it into your toiletry bag.
I don't know about you, but when I go on vacation, I like to take my shampoo and conditioner with me, the ones that tame my hair... But the bottles never fit in my toiletry bag, and they regularly leak or explode in my bag!!
But that was before!! Now that I've switched to zero waste (or almost), I've finally found the solid shampoo and solid conditioner that suit me, the miracle products from Wilmotte cosmetics.
In 50 or 80g format, they fit easily into my makeup bag, and go in my cabin bag when I fly.
In addition, they are beautiful, they smell good, and their composition is natural… but above all they perfectly wash and moisturize hair for 60 uses, twice as long as a standard liquid bottle.
Instead of lugging around a bulky electric toothbrush, opt for the old-school version, preferably made of French wood, and ideally with a replaceable head so you only have to change a tiny bit of plastic every three months. Mine is a click-head model from My Boo Company, and my teeth love it! 
As I mentioned in my last article, I am a huge fan of the solid deodorant from the soap factory Les Essentiels.This deodorant balm is made with 99% organic ingredients. Shea butter, babassu oil, and jojoba wax moisturize, soften, and protect the skin. Babassu has antimicrobial properties which, combined with the deodorizing capabilities of baking soda and the absorbent properties of cornstarch, provide protection throughout the day.
There is a natural version without essential oils, ideal for pregnant women, and scented versions, like my favorite, the one with grapefruit and rose geranium.
A simple tip for decluttering the bathroom is to use washable wipes instead of disposable cotton pads. This saves up to 2,000 makeup remover pads per person each year. For an extra-soft texture, choose a model made of organic cotton and eco-certified fleece, manufactured in France, like the one from Anna et Jade.For gentle makeup removal and skin hydration, opt for an all-in-one solid balm with multiple benefits. The one from Les Petits Prödiges, made with olive oil, almond oil, and honey, is ideal; I'm completely smitten with its delicate cotton flower scent. It will be available in the shop very soon!
The Escurette is the eco-friendly alternative to cotton swabs. Made of wood and medical-grade stainless steel, it's hygienic, ecological, economical, fair trade, handcrafted, and French... Infinitely reusable, it's an essential for a zero-waste bathroom!
And there you have it, all we have to do is slip everything into our pretty toiletry bag, and head off to the airport for a well-deserved vacation!!Find all your zero-waste essentials in our My Better Way shop: Wilmotte Cosmetics solid shampoo and conditioner, My Boo Company toothbrushes, Escurette ear picks, Anna and Jade washable wipes, Les Essentiels deodorant, and much more... HERE
