Sportsister reviews some of the best beauty products to take with you on your summer holidays, many of which come in plane friendly miniature sizes.

1. Napiers Lavender Gel £6.95 (60ml)

This dinky little pot is small enough to pass airport hand luggage restrictions. With all the healing power of lavender in a handy gel base you can use on the go to cool skin and calm heat rash or sunburn and also helps to soothe bites.

www.napiers.net ^[1]

2. Spezia Organics Therapy Starter Set £19.95

This travel set from the 100% organic Soil Association accredited skincare line has everything you need for bumps, bruises, aches and pains, spots and irritation.

There’s calendula ointment (10ml) for bites, stings and spots; propolis ointment (10ml) for anything fungal or microbial; arnica ointment (10ml) for bruising; rosemary ointment (10ml) for sprains and a soothing lavender and chamomile soap (22.5g).

www.spieziaorganics.com ^[2]

3. Original Source Orange Oil and Ginger Hair and Body Wash £1 (50ml)

We’re big fans of Original Source shower gels with their unique flavours, natural ingredients and ability to get you out of the shower feeling awake no matter how tired you went in. This orange and ginger packed wash is no exception plus it comes in a handy travel size and will wash hair and body too.

www.boots.com ^[3]

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4. Dr Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soaps £2.99 (59ml)

These completely biodegradable soaps are made with certified Fair Trade and organic ingredients sourced from Asia. Coming in eight different scents it can be used to clean clothes, hair, body or face. It can even be made into a bug spray or treat cuts and grazes (opt for the eucalyptus and tea tree for this). And we’re told you can even use it to brush your teeth (choose peppermint or almond) – now that’s multi purpose!

www.kinetic4health.co.uk ^[6]

5. Girls Travel Club All-In-One Cleanser £9.99 (200ml)

* Sportsister Loves* Girls Travel Club searched high and low for the ultimate travel wash and after failing to source a great product they decided to make their own. With lavender and rose geranium this universal cleanser does everything it says on the bottle; use it as a hand wash, shaving gel, bubble bath, shampoo, shower gel, facial wash or even as a travel laundry soap to wash your smalls in the sink.

www.girlstravelclub.co.uk ^[7]

6. Pepper Fit Rescue Instant £10 (15ml)

This handy little roll on bottle of essential oils is perfect to pop in your travel bag. Using carefully chosen essential oils which have been blended with arnica it can be used to ease muscular aches, pains and sporting impacts.

www.pepperfit.com ^[8]

7. Philip Kingsley Swimcap £18.00 (150ml)

Water and weatherproof your hair with Philip Kingsley’s unique formulation. Swimcap guards against discolouration and damage caused by weathering from sun (UV damage), chlorine, salt, water and wind. This ultra-conditioning sun protector is a holiday hair necessity.

www.philipkingsley.com ^[9]

8. Soltan Mini Spray Spray SPF 15 £5.25 (75ml)

There are so many brands of sunscreen on the market but time and time again the Sportsister team comes back to Boots Soltan. It’s hard to beat for value for money and this mini size makes it the perfect for short breaks or stowing in your sports bag for outdoor summer exercise.

www.boots.com ^[1]

Louise Hudson, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine