The Transportation Security Administration requires that carry on toiletries (liquid, gel, and aerosol) be limited to 3-ounce containers placed in a one quart clear zip top bag, and TSA only allows one bag per traveler. It is known as TSA's 3-1-1 and is meant to speed screening and minimize liquid volume.
Medications are not included in this and should be declared separately for inspection at the checkpoint. The zip bag of toiletries must also be placed in the bin separately during inspection. For more information on 3-1-1, then click on the left links on the above site to learn more about permitted and prohibitive items and more details on 3-1-1.
Now is the time to start shopping for those needed travel size items which are not always so readily available especially if you must use a specific brand. Be on the lookout and start stocking up now. An online resource is Minimus.biz. Here you can find all kinds of toiletry and food travel size items. They have free shipping for orders over $20.
Also check with your cosmetics provider as they sometimes have travel sizes available. For example, Mary Kay provides several travel size products as free promotionals. Also pick up the travel size toiletries at hotels where you stay. Even if you do not use that type of shampoo, you now have a disposable travel size bottle to put yours in.
If you must bring a larger size toiletry then it must be placed in your checked bag. Just remember that carrying around ALL your regular size toiletries will take up a lot of space in your bag and a lot of extra weight for you to have to carry...think small!
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