How to Travel With Tallow Balm

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Dry hotel air, long flights, and cold or windy trips are all good reasons to bring your balm along. A little planning makes it easy. Here’s how to pack it, whether you’re flying or driving.

Carry-on or checked bag?

TSA limits liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in carry-on bags to containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, packed together in one quart-sized bag. Anything in a larger container goes in checked baggage. You can read the rule on TSA’s liquids, aerosols, and gels page.

• A full 4 oz jar is over the carry-on limit
• Pack a full 4 oz jar in your checked bag
• For your carry-on, bring a small amount in a travel container of 3.4 oz or less, inside your quart-sized bag

Packing a small amount

1. Choose a small travel container that holds 3.4 oz or less and closes tightly.
2. Wash it and let it dry completely, since water doesn’t belong in a balm.
3. Use a clean, dry spoon or small spatula to scoop in what you need.
4. Take only enough for the trip. A thin layer goes a long way.
5. Label the container so it’s easy to spot at security and in your bag.

Heat, cold, and softening

Tallow and olive oil respond to temperature, so your balm may soften on a hot day or firm up on a cold one. Both are normal. For what to expect and how to store it, see how to store and use a tallow balm.

Using it on the road

• After a hotel shower: apply to slightly damp skin, as you would at home
• On a flight: keep your travel container in an easy-to-reach pocket for hands and lips
• On cold or windy days: a thin layer before you head out can help skin feel more comfortable
• Before bed: a good time for a slightly richer layer on hands and feet

Driving instead?

• There’s no size limit in the car, so the full jar can come along
• Keep it out of direct sun and off the dashboard
• Keep the lid on tight between uses

Flying outside the US?

Rules at other airports can differ. Check with your airline or the airport before you pack.

FAQ

Can I bring a 4 oz jar in my carry-on?

No. TSA’s carry-on limit for creams and pastes is 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container. Put the full jar in your checked bag, or bring a smaller amount in a travel container.

Do you make a travel size?

Most of our balms come in 4 oz jars. See the shop for current sizes, or scoop a little into a small travel container.

Where should I start with Reyic?

Start with Au Naturel, the unscented jar, or compare every balm in the grass-fed tallow balm collection.

For hands on the road, read keeping dry, cracked hands comfortable while traveling, and pack a jar of Au Naturel in your checked bag.