Nine hours without chapstick
 

As bizarre as this may sound, I think I am basically "addicted" to wearing chapstick. Since I was very young, I have carried chapstick everywhere, and I do mean everywhere. I never am without it. I honestly think not being able to have a tube of chapstick with me on a nine hour flight is going to be miserable. Any suggestions for an alternative, acceptable product to carry on the plane. PJK

German Goose Grease!

i don't know where you're flying from, but if it's the US, tsa.gov says tube chapsticks are okay.

Why not check with the airlines/the tsa website to see if it's allowed?

I've always thought that chapstick had some wierd ingredient that made it addicting. Vaseline works for me, but that's not allowed anymore either. Alas

My lips are too thin to need chapstick so I can not feel your pain.

I know several people "addicted" to chapstick, of which I am one. Nine hours? You're lucky. I'm flying Mon. and figure about 2 hrs. from the security line till the plane takes off, 2 1/2 hrs. in the air, a 3 hr. connection, and then an 8 hr. flight - which totals around 16 before I get my hands on my checked luggage with chapstick. And that's if nothing happens. Supposedly you can take chapstick now, but just in case, I'm also going to cut about 1/4" off an old one, put it in a tiny zip-lock bag, and stick it in my wallet between some bills. So now I'm thinking about chapstick like I would drugs if I were trying to smuggle them. Spend too much time thinking of how to thwart the system enough to have a few creature comforts. Hate it.

"So now I'm thinking about chapstick like I would drugs if I were trying to smuggle them. Spend too much time thinking of how to thwart the system enough to have a few creature comforts. Hate it."

Think anal suppositories. Did you read the book 'Papillon?'

Soon they will have chap-stick sniffing dogs. And forget anal suppositories, that's the first place a dog will sniff.

:-))

Unless they are using beagles. Beagles have very short legs.

Polly, I'm right there with ya. I need lipgloss, vaseline, or something similar on my lips at all times. I cannot imagine a transatlantic flight without it. It's a major issue with me. Like you, I'm trying to think of ways to sneak some on. I won't be taking any long flights until March; maybe by then, the rules will have changed again.

I, too, am addicted to my chapsticks and freaked a bit when I learned I could not carry them on-board a return flight a few days after new restrictions were implemented. Lotion and chapstick, gotta have them. I sliced a chapstick into small disks, wrapped them in tissue and tucked them into my wallet. Haven't found a solution yet for lotion.

PJK, have you checked your airline's policy? I flew home from Zurich just a week or so ago on American Airlines, and the regular old chapstick was totally allowable, as was tube lipstick, as long as it wasn't that kind that goes on with a brush. My husband even showed them his Blistex lip cream, and they waved him on. No problems in that regard whatsoever.

Enjoy yourself!

I am laughing so hard because I've got the same problem, but my addiction is to lipgloss and handlotion. I can't bring lipgloss, but so far, chapstick is permitted, at least as of the last time I checked.

Hand lotion - I'm still trying to figure that one out. I was at Bath & Body Works the other day and the girl gave me some lotion samples in little paper wrappings..similar to wet ones...I'm going to hope I can bring those on board since I've got about 24 hours that I'll be away from my luggage, (2 hours at airport, 5 hours to Atlanta, 6 hours in Atlanta and then 9.5 hours to Venice). I was thinking of where I could put it and then act stupid if they find it.

Oh, my god, this ban is making smugglers out of many of us law abiding citizens!! :)

Why don't all of you ring up Woody Allen to see if can give some guidance. He seems to live a pretty productive life dealing with all his neuroses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurosis

I have a solution for you....condoms !
You can even get the ones with "flavours", you may draw curious stares as you rub your rubber over your lips! But at least they will be lubricated for the journey ! :)

marko,

you may not be so far off, according to the TSA website, 4 oz of "personal lubricant" is allowed in carry on luggage.

Holy cow! Sounds like this could easily turn into the newest 12 step program. Maybe now is a good time to just say "no" to the chapstick addiction.

ok, first step,

My name is LYB, I am a lipgloss/chapstick addict! ((K))

Whew...just admitting it felt good. ;;)

I guess I will have to make do with regular chapstick, but it is so waxy I don't feel like it really moisturizes my lips. The best thing I've found is Aquaphor, which has a consistency like Vaseline. I buy it in a huge tub, and carry small quantities in my purse in a contact lens case. I wonder if they would open the case to check? I have considered buying a small tube of KY, squeezing out the KY and putting my lip stuff in the tube.

"I have a solution for you....condoms !
You can even get the ones with "flavours", you may draw curious stares as you rub your rubber over your lips! But at least they will be lubricated for the journey !"

What has happenened to the 'Mile High' community when condoms are being used for lipgloss.

KaySD,

LOL!!! Too funny!!! I hadn't thought of that, but what a great idea...hey, if personal lubricant is allowed, that's a great idea....though as I've said in another thread, Bath & Body Works lotion is my personal lubricant. :-d

lyb.
I do not know you, but where exactly can I buy...
"Bath & Body Works lotion is my personal lubricant."

Bath & Body Works hand lotion is perhaps not my very "personal" lubricant...but if personal lubricant can be brought in the plane...I'm willing to say it is. :)

Hi everyone. I'm Tara. I too am a Chapstick addict.

(all chorus: "Hi Tara")

I took my Chapstick on the plane for a domestic flight with no problem (but I did have smlal discs of it sliced up in my wallet in case I'd needed it). It was, however, a real killer to be without hand lotion for something like 15 hours. My hubby says I practically dived for our luggage to get it off the belt in baggage claim so I could open the outer pocket that had my lotion in it.

When we fly to Europe next Spring, though, I will be in a real bind if the regulations haven't been relaxed by then. I will smuggle it on board, for sure, as a little sliced-off disc.

There is nothing more disgusting that to see someone smearing Chapstik on their face when you are trying to have sex with them! It's almost as bad as when they insist on taking the cellphone call that they've apparently been waiting for their entire life!

...put it in your pocket and walk through security...I would take off metal etc so you don't get the extra special pat down if possible...

...and if you get the sliced up chapstick thru, pack some heroin as well...may as well make a profit eh ?
Chapstick and lotion...give me a break !

Maybe my understanding is wrong,or just out dated, but can you not buy stuff in the duty ffee lounge and take it on board?
If so buy it at the airport after security and take it on board.

Muck

lyb, lotion samples from B&BW--what a great idea!

The minimus website has all kinds of small travel packets. Here's a link for the little lotion packets.
http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7656

And for all those hand-sanitizer addicts (I know you are out there)here's a link for that.
http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7714

Hi bourbon! Thanks for that site. As a dry skin sufferer, I feel your pain. Especially on flights- since I had LASIK my eyes get really dry. I'm dreading the next long flight.

Hi Linda! They also have little packets of Visine. Some things you have to search for under new products, sales, etc.

LLindaC,
You can now bring your eye drops up to 4 ounces. Lotion is still out.

I must confess I smuggled a tube of lip gloss in my pocket the last time I flew. I had another one in my purse.

I meant to add that I waited to go to the lav to put the lip gloss on. Didn't want to get busted.

Lipstick and chapstick in a tube is OK. It's just the glossy stuff they don't like. That said, no one dug thru my neatly packed (in clear cosmetic bags) carry-on or patted down my pockets when I flew last week. I easily could have carried small amounts of hand lotion or lip balm.

I am a member of the Chapstick Lovers Club as well. I use the Mint (green) chapstick, and it is often hard to find, so my DH will buy 3-4 tubs if he sees it and his nightstand has a stash of it, so that when I am bemoaning "..where is my chapstick?.." he can allot me out a new tube. I have it in my purse, my nightstand, my car, my bathroom drawer, my carry on bag...my desk...

But honestly, it is the best lip fixer in the world. My lips are never flaky and gross, like some people's. Thank goodness we can now take tube chapstick again. We leave on our next trip on Sept 27. We just fly to Rome from Atlanta, so it would be horrible, but in November we fly 19 hours to Delhi India and that would be traumatic to say the least without Chapstick.

Chapstick forever!

lol, wanderlust--I, too, have chapstick stationed all around the house as well as in the car, purse, etc. Mint? Haven't seen it. I prefer the original recipe. :-)

Kybourbon, forgot to thank you for the links to the minis!!

I think we chapstick addicts are okay:

TSA: Permitted & Prohibited Items
...You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm - 51k

The CIA, James Bond, Mata Hari scenarios won't be necessary!