Careful, considerate and cautious traveling is slowly opening up the borders again. We’ve probably forgotten how to pack, but the need to see the world is definitely strong.

If you’re considering a trip in the months to come, I suggest you start collecting your essentials early. Now is the time to avoid overpacking and to carefully consider what you need, mindful of your personal preference and what makes you feel comfortable.

This is why I recommend something like the Aesop Departure Travel Kit. It’s packed with so many essentials that you will use on the plane, the airport and at your layover. It has the Rinse-Free Hand Wash, Resurrection Hand Balm, Chamomile Facial Masque, Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, Rosehip Lip Cream, mouthwash and toothpaste.

If you are very specific about your hair, there’s the GHD Flight Travel Hair Dryer. The foldaway design and the protective dust bag help those who are on the go. It is 50 percent lighter than the GHD Hair Dryer but carries 70 percent of the power. It also has two temperature settings and works for both 240V and 120V so you can take it wherever your destination may be.

Shower routine

But before you get to hair drying, you have to make sure your shower routine is taken care of with the Briogeo Strengthening + Repair Hair Care Kit. It is a four-step hair-care system in convenient packaging with the Don’t Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Shampoo, Super Moisture Conditioner, Deep Conditioning Mask and Strengthening Treatment Oil. All of these have clean and naturally derived ingredients and have Briogeo’s proprietary Nova Complex that fortifies, nourishes and protects hair.

The more you travel, the more important it is to stick to your skin-care routine, as the skin undergoes a lot of stress and is in a different environment. The Drunk Elephant The Littles Skincare Travel Kit has all your bases covered, from facial wash to sunblock, and has what you need for day and nighttime routines. In a bright coral waterproof travel bag, you get the No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, C-Firma Day Serum, B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum, T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, Protini Polypeptide Cream, Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 and C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream. They also included four smoothie recipe cards.

Slip Beauty Sleep to Go Travel Set is something for those who want to feel pampered wherever they are. The mask and the pillow are made of 100-percent mulberry silk that’s gentle on the hair and face. INQ