Travel cosmetics bag for children

Travelling is a time when we get away from routine, work and worries and let ourselves be spontaneous. Eating pizza for breakfast, singing along with street musicians or having a sandcastle-building competition on the beach with the kids. But there is one important part of your daily ritual that should not be changed wherever you go: taking care of your skin. When loading our suitcase or travel bag, we make sure to check at least a few times if there is a travel cosmetics bag for children inside.

In this article, we’ll share what our travel cosmetics bag for children looks like. Also, how to put it together and why it’s so important to have kids’ skincare products and use them every day, without any exceptions.

Travel cosmetics bag for children

When travelling around Lithuania or discovering new corners of the world, we want to be in the present moment as much as possible. Forget about work, school, chores and all the other tasks we will have to do when we return. But once the habit is developed, taking care of the body and skin becomes a normal part of the daily ritual, no different from brushing your teeth, eating breakfast or washing your hands.

Our son Motiejus already knows that, whether it’s morning before school or evening after an adventure in Thailand, he needs to keep his body and face clean, moisturised and protected from the sun, morning and night.

But new parents may wonder why it’s so important to have a separate travel cosmetic bag for the kids. Why not save space in the suitcase, bring all the products with you and share them amicably?

Children’s skin needs are different from adults

Although we have been choosing to travel by car more often lately, as there is much more space in the trunk than in suitcases, it is still possible to save cosmetic space on the plane. You can do this by choosing a range of products that have more than one function. So if you’re in that situation, the whole family can share the children’s body and face care products.

Children need special cosmetics because their skin is still developing, is thinner, absorbs products more easily and is more sensitive to their composition. So using a baby cream, shampoo or sunscreen is a win-win – safer and gentler. However, if you have several children of different ages, it’s important to check that the products are suitable not only for children, but also specifically for BABY skin.

Why do children need skin care products?

Although skincare is an important topic for us and we often try to talk about it, there are a lot of myths in society about sunscreen, creams, cleansers and other such products. Some people even claim that children’s skin is naturally resilient and doesn’t require the same care as adults. But this is just another myth.

Various dermatological studies have confirmed that babies’ skin becomes drier, accumulates dirt and is more vulnerable to sun exposure than adults’. And reacts more sensitively to these stimuli. Therefore, in order to maintain healthy skin, children’s skin needs to be cared for with appropriate products.

How to make body and face care a habit

Children learn new things every day by observing their surroundings and interacting with their families. Therefore, if you want to avoid the problem of applying sun cream or sunscreen when travelling, you should develop this habit beforehand.

Above all, children learn best by example, so if Mum and Dad put on sun cream in the morning before they leave the house, they will be eager to do it without being asked. Secondly, it’s a great opportunity to bond and educate children about skin health – why it’s so important to use skincare products. And of course, don’t forget to make it fun – having individual cosmetic bags with your favourite cartoon characters will make them want to use the contents themselves and even remind you to do so.

This seemingly insignificant routine will not only help your child learn to take care of his/her skin and understand the dangers of the sun, but will also develop their personality. For children, having a clear routine creates a sense of stability and security, develops independence and flexibility. So this short but daily repeated action will provide a stable foundation for growth and real skills to face new challenges in life.

Contents of our travel cosmetic bag

If you’re packing your child’s travel kit for the first time, don’t forget to include three types of products – cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen (whether you’re going to the seaside or the mountains). When choosing these products in the shop, pay attention to the ingredients – make sure they are suitable for your child’s or baby’s sensitive skin.

Most of our travel cosmetics have been from DERMEDIC for some time now. We were first introduced to this brand when we were looking for sunscreens. At first, we were tempted by the excellent composition and the friendly price, and after using DERMEDIC Sunbrella, we liked its consistency and effectiveness so much that we couldn’t find any better.

So, little by little, we started to try their other lines, as they have excellent ingredients, many of them are suitable for sensitive skin and do not contain harmful substances. These products are reliable and tried and tested, so we want to share our favourites that we definitely take with us when we travel.

DERMEDIC BABY LINUM EMOLIENT lipid-restoring moisturising and soothing cream for children, 100 ml

Daily cream for babies and children with dry, atopic and allergic skin. It is very useful not only for keeping the skin moist, but also for soothing itching.

• Active ingredients: linseed oil with essential fatty acids Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, almond oil, olive oil, allantoin, D-panthenol, vitamin E, glycerin
• Moisturises for long-lasting hydration by binding water in the epidermis.
• Replenishes skin lipids.
• Suitable for face and body.
• Has anti-inflammatory properties, effectively reduces itching.
• Soothes the skin and strengthens its natural resistance.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Suitable from day 1.

DERMEDIC SUNBRELLA BABY Spray Sunscreen Milk for Children, SPF 50+, 150 ml

An absolute hit for us, because it’s so easy to use! Once sprayed on the skin, it is very easy to distribute with the palm of the hand, reaching all exposed areas of the body very easily and quickly (this is especially important with toddlers who don’t stay still). Non-sticky, leaves no white marks.

Suitable from 6 months.

Active ingredients: mineral and chemical filter complex UVA + UVB + VL + IR, Aqua-proVita, Vitamins C and E, glycerin, D-panthenol.

DERMEDIC SUNBRELLA BABY Sunscreen Milk for children, SPF 50, from 6 months (100 g)

Provides SPF 50 protection. For children and babies from 6 months (suitable for use from the first month if required). Every travel kit for children starts with this product if you have babies.

This lotion contains a special complex of mineral filters that are safe for baby’s sensitive skin and form a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent the penetration of UV rays.

Very easy to spread, non-sticky, non-greasy, but really very effective! In addition:

• helps to accelerate epidermal renewal;
• maintains the skin’s optimum moisture level;
• no chemical filters, only mineral filters;
• can be used for children and babies over six months (with special needs from the first month);
• Waterproof.

DERMEDIC BABY bath and shower oil, 500 ml

As part of our skin care routine, we use a baby bath and shower oil. A gentle body wash for the daily care of children’s sensitive skin, as well as for very dry skin, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis symptoms. Suitable for the whole family, with both cleansing and nourishing oil effects.

• Active ingredients: linseed oil, glycerine.
• For soothing baths.
• Gently cleanses the skin in the bath and shower.
• Flaxseed oil – nourishes, smooths and softens the skin, with a regenerating effect.
• Does not damage the skin’s hydrolipidic layer or the skin’s microbiome.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Suitable from the first days of life!

DERMEDIC BABY LINUM EMOLIENT Cream Cleansing Gel for children, 200 ml

Gel for daily cleansing of children’s skin and hair. Suitable for babies and children with very dry or atopic skin. Very versatile as it is suitable for the whole body, easy to take with you on the go and even for the whole family.

• Cleanses without damaging the skin’s lipids.
• Contains linseed oil (rich in omega-3, 6 and 9 polyunsaturated fatty acids), betaine (a skin irritation reliever).
• Reduces itching and skin irritation.
• Has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Improves the condition of even extremely dry skin.
• Contains no soap, parabens or SLS.
• Does not irritate the eyes.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Suitable from the first day of life.

DERMEDIC BABY LINUM EMOLIENT body butter, 225 ml

Extra thick body butter for babies and children. In our experience, ideal for the cold season!

• CicalinumTM, shea butter, cocoa butter, Super Hartolan, vitamin E, glycerine.
• It has a positive effect on the symptoms of dry and atopic skin.
• Restores the skin’s lipid barrier.
• Reduces epidermal damage.
• The patented Cicalinum complex restores the physiological balance of the skin’s microbiota and has a positive effect on the symptoms caused by atopic skin: tightness, dryness, roughness, etc.
• This ultra-thick butter replicates the hydrolipidic barrier, while vitamin E and shea butter can help until unpleasant skin sensations subside.
• RECOMMENDED: for daily use on dry skin prone to atopic dermatitis. Intensively nourishes and moisturises babies’ skin.
• Hypoallergenic, can be used on newly born babies.
• Clinically tested.

DERMEDIC BABY LINUM EMOLIENT Special protective face cream for children, SPF 15, 50 ml

Face cream for babies and children with dry, atopic and allergic skin. Very versatile and a must-have in every mother’s handbag. For us, it was not only for the face, but for every area of the skin, whenever we needed it quickly and at hand. Very convenient for travelling and outings as it has SPF15 sun protection!

• Active ingredients.
• Creates a protective barrier for baby’s delicate skin.
• Protects against UVA and UVB rays (the mineral filters used in the cream do not penetrate the baby’s delicate skin, but create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin which blocks and reflects UV rays).
• Soothes skin irritations and redness.
• Protects the skin and strengthens its natural resistance.
• Ensures the right level of skin hydration.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Suitable from the first day of life.

We have written about Dermedic cosmetics for travelling in Hair care when travelling, Facial care during travels, Why you should use sun cosmetics and Best sun cosmetics for children.

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