| There are new restrictions for carry-on items that | | | | checkpoints. |
| you are allowed to take with you on an airplane. Due | | | | - Mineral blush can be used if your cream lipstick is |
| to the recent terrorist threat on inbound American | | | | confiscated, by applying a small amount with water |
| flights from Britain, the US Transportation Security | | | | to your lips. |
| Administration has issued this new ruling for domestic | | | | - Mineral makeup contains natural SPF so you it can |
| and international flights. | | | | be used if your sunscreen is taken for security |
| "NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE | | | | reasons. |
| PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS MUST | | | | - Bring aloe powder, which is a concentrated form of |
| BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all | | | | aloe vera that can be re-hydrated with water and |
| beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth | | | | used to moisturize your skin if you don't have access |
| paste, hair gel, and other items of similar | | | | to liquid or cream moisturizers. (This is especially |
| consistency."-- In light of the fact that authorized | | | | important when you travel since the air on an aircraft |
| carry-on items are strictly limited, mineral makeup is | | | | is so drying to the skin.) |
| the best and easiest solution to traveling with | | | | - Leave all cosmetics in their original containers and |
| cosmetics. Mineral makeup foundation, setting powder | | | | make sure they are properly labeled to increase |
| and blush are all micronized minerals. No liquid is used | | | | likelihood your items will make it past security. Not |
| as an ingredient in the formulations. Therefore, you | | | | only is mineral makeup easy to travel with, but it is |
| stand a much better chance of being allowed to | | | | also good for your skin and has a natural SPF. Mineral |
| keep them with you on the flight. | | | | makeup is soothing, and it contains no harsh |
| Makeup Travel Tips | | | | chemicals or preservatives. These manmade |
| - Do not bring liquid foundation or other gel, cream or | | | | ingredients tend to irritate those with sensitive skin. |
| liquid cosmetics with you. | | | | Follow these tips and the chances of you being able |
| - Have your mineral makeup in clear jars so that | | | | to touch up your makeup before landing will greatly |
| security can see into your makeup containers. | | | | increase! After all, air travel and jetlag are no friends |
| - Use a see-through pouch to carry all your cosmetic | | | | to skin! |
| items so everything is easily visible at airport security | | | | |