Getting a toiletry bag with a hook is a game-changer, especially when you’re staying in hostels that may not have the cleanest bathroom surfaces. Instead of laying your toiletry bag on a dirty surface, you just hang your bag on a towel hook or shower curtain rod and all your female toiletries are easily accessible.

I’ve tried four toiletry bags in the last four years and the Narway Hanging Toiletry Bag is my favorite. I like it because it’s compact and it has a pocket for liquid toiletries, a pocket for makeup and jewelry, and small pockets for any other toiletries you need for your carry-on only vacation! Plus, the blue leaf print is so stylish.

I love the Morfone 16 Pack of Travel Bottles for Toiletries because it comes with leak-proof silicone tubes and small jars. The tubes are great for anything from shampoo and sunscreen to body wash and body lotion. And I love using the small jars for those products that you’d say “a little goes a long way” about, like quality face moisturizer and face wash.

Usually, my toiletry bag is made up of a few of these refillable bottles mixed with a few travel-size products that I can easily find at the store.

Billie Razors aren’t totally non-toxic, but they are probably the cleanest razor on the market with a moisture strip. Plus, I LOVE the colors and you get a sweet magnetic holder. But if you’re committed to non-toxic shaving, Crazors Disposable Razors are a great option for carry-on travel. Just make sure you have a good soap or shaving cream because there’s no moisture strip. Or if waxing is more your style…

If you prefer waxing but aren’t sure about finding a good spa during your travels, pack a few Flamingo wax strips!

My underarms are super sensitive and I always get bumps from shaving—but not from waxing! I’ve been using Flamingo Body Wax Kit to wax my underarms at home for about a year now and it’s truly amazing. 

This one box lasted me almost a year because I only use it for underarms by cutting the big strips into four little strips. I love Flamingo because it’s non-toxic, way cheaper and more convenient than going to a wax place. And it works!

I’m normally not a fan of the CVS “dermatologist recommended!” brands but the new formula for Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser has been an actual life-changer for me! The brand recently reformulated this specific face wash and removed all the junk chemicals. Now, it scores 100 on the Yuka app!

I have struggled with redness and rosacea for years and along with a TON of diet and lifestyle changes, switching to this from Clinique Foaming Facewash (tons of chemicals) has given my skin new life.

Plus, it’s so affordable, and you can pick it up on Amazon or practically any drugstore chain like CVS or Walgreens. Just make sure to get the Gentle Skin Cleanser version because the other ones aren’t clean ingredients. You can find travel-size bottle of it too, but I recommend getting a big bottle from home and just filling up a small refillable jar to put in your toiletry bag.

Attitude Orange Leaves Body Wash is the perfect non-toxic body wash for travel. It scores 93 out of 100 on Yuka, lathers well and smells oh so fresh. Just fill up a bottle or tube from your refillable toiletries set and you’ll smell like fresh oranges your whole trip!

If you’re traveling over your “time of the month”, a menstrual cup is a life saver! Not only does it give you leak protection for up to 12 hours, it’s also way better for the planet (no more tampons in landfills!), cheaper for you and way healthier for you than tampons. Most tampons are made of bleached cotton treated with herbicides that should definitely not go in your body, and even the organic brands can still cause toxic shock syndrome.

Menstrual cups, on the other hand, are an amazing, effective alternative to tampons and it’s much less likely to cause toxic shock syndrome, according to the studies on it. There are tons of menstrual cups on the market, but I’d go for the Hevea Loop Rubber Menstrual Cup because it’s super soft and easy to use, and made of biodegradable rubber! Almost all the other cups out there are made of medical-grade silicone which is considered safe, but there is still a possibility of leaching, especially after longer periods of use.

My go-to shampoo is Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo by Shea Moisture and it gets a 93 on Yuka rather than 100 simply for added fragrance! I haven’t tried the conditioner because I rarely use conditioner, but it also gets a 93 rating. This shampoo makes my hair feel so clean and shiny without weighing it down, and it makes me smell like the tropical beach girl I am in my mind. You can usually find this one in travel size at stores like Target or you can get the home-sized bottle and fill up one of your refillable toiletry bottles!

Attitude Shampoo is the next one I’m going to try. It ranks 100 on Yuka (so rare!) and has excellent reviews. It’s also more appropriate for all hair types, so you may want to give this one a try if you don’t have thick, curly hair.

This beautiful claw clip is a must-have for your female toiletries packing list because it holds ANY hair—doesn’t matter how thick or thin! AND you can comfortably lean back without it cracking or digging into your head. You’ll be able to twist your hair up in seconds and look amazing as you explore the Dingle Peninsula of Ireland or go for a sunset cocktail on your first solo trip!

It’s so important to know what’s going on and in your body, but especially so when it comes to your eyes! I try to go without makeup on my skin as much as possible, so ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara is the #1 way I dress up my face, so to speak. It goes on nicely and makes your lashes so big, not to mention it’s made with the least toxic ingredients.

I’ve tried tons of different natural toothpastes and while they all work fine, they’re not all created equal taste and texture-wise. Of all the brands I’ve tried, Himalaya Botanique Tooth Paste is the best non-toxic natural toothpaste and it actually makes your breath smell minty. Plus, the purchase link goes right to a page with 10 travel size tubes so you’ll be set for at least 10 trips!

It is so important to go with a non-toxic toothpaste because all the major toothpaste brands (and our drinking water), contain fluoride. Fluoride is a neurotoxin that’s considered toxic to your brain at ANY level, so you definitely want to steer clear of it!

Quip Electric Toothbrush is the ultimate travel toothbrush. It lasts for approximately three months on just one AAA battery, meaning you get the benefits of electric brushing with no wires or bulky chargers! It has a two-minute brush timer, soft bristle head and tongue scraper. Plus, it’s compact with a built-in travel cover! What’s not to love?!

When it comes to living a non-toxic lifestyle (at least as much as possible), it seems like deodorant is the first product many people swap. And when you swap from a normal deodorant to a more natural one you realize that…they definitely don’t work the same. Enter Tom’s Wild Lavender Deodorant, one of the few non-toxic options that actually works, on top of smelling heavenly. Do your body a favor and try it out on your next trip!