Body lotion is an efficient way to soften and soothe your skin and it comes in different brands and forms, rich creams, milks, light mousses or hydrating oils, but can you bring them on a plane?
Here is the short answer:
All types of lotion, creamy, milk, or oil are allowed on planes in both carry on and checked baggage, however; in carry on baggage lotion have a size limit which is regulated by the TSA no more than 3.4 oz / 100 ml for a is angle container, any large bottles need to be placed I. checked baggage.
Keep reading to know every detail about traveling with lotion in both domestic and international flights.
Let’s dive right in.
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Take Lotion Through The TSA Security Checkpoint
According to the TSA, body lotion is allowed through the security checkpoint.
But it will need to follow the TSA 3-1-1 liquid rule.
No more than 3.4 oz / 100 ml of liquids for each container, placed in a resealable quart size bag.
If you are not familiar with the TSA liquid rules here is what the TSA says:
Any item that you can pump, squeeze, spread, smear, spray or spill must follow our liquids rule in carry-on bags.
So if you have a bottle of lotion 3.4 oz / 100 ml or less you can just place it inside in a resealable quart size bag with other toiletries.
Brian wanted to bring his unopened gift of lotion of 150 ml in a carry-on bag.
The TSA customer service replied that lotion must be 3.4 ounces or less and fit comfortably in a single, quart-sized resealable bag containing other travel-sized liquid items.
If the container takes more than the permitted size and you want to fill it only with 3.4 oz / 100 ml, the TSA still does not allow that, you need to take only small containers.
remember, you will be required to remove your toiletry bag from your bag before you go through the security checkpoint.
On the other hand if you purchase your lotion after the security checkpoint or you have a prescription that you are using a medical lotion you can take larger quantities.
Here is an answer from the TSA customer service.
They reply to Frida that medically necessary products including creams are good to go in carry on bags and they can exceed the 3.4 oz / 100 ml size, but she will need to inform the security officer that she have medical liquids and place them in a separate bin for x-ray screening.
Even though the prescription is not recommended, If you don’t have one you may need to use your skills to convince the security officer that your lotion is for the medical use.
If you are traveling carry-on only and you need to take more, lotion bars are a good replacement, as there are no limits to the amount of solid items you can take on board the airplane.
Additionally; lotion bars have less chemical ingredients and they are priced reasonably compare to the liquids.
If you are traveling carry-on only and you need to take more, lotion bars are a good replacement , as there are no limits to the amount of solid items you can take on board the airplane
In addition to the restrictions, Lotion bars have less chemical ingredients and they are priced reasonably.
Can You Bring Lotion On Checked Luggage?
We have already covered everything you need to know about taking liquids in checked baggage.
No limits to the regular types of liquid lotions in checked baggage, but aerosols lotion types do have some limits.
The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).
And the total quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces).
Jim wanted to know if he can fly with a can or two of aerosol suntan lotion in checked baggage.
The TSA gave him the green light but as we mentioned above, lotion in aerosol form is allowed in checked bags, but each bottle need not to exceed more than 18 ounces.
Take Lotion on International Flights
We could say the rule on traveling with lotion on international flights is almost the same as traveling domestically.
Unless for medical purposes, the maximum each bottle can to be is 3.4 oz / 100 ml or in carry-on baggage and larger containers in checked baggage.
It is probably better to take lotion i n checked baggage on international flights. If you want to take more than the allowed amount, you will need to save space in your carry-on baggage for more essential items.
Just make sure that you pack your containers neatly.
Final Thoughts
Lotions are allowed in both carry on and checked baggage, but as it is considered liquids it needs to be less than 3.4 oz or less in carry on luggage, large bottles (For instance a 8 oz lotion bottle / 230 ml) need to be placed in checked baggage.
If you are traveling with a type of medical lotion or you buy lotion after the security checkpoint, you can bring any amount in your carry-on baggage and you don’t even have to place it inside a quart sized bag.
We hope this helps.
Happy travels.
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