All The Wellness Items You Can Fly With + Some You May Want To Leave Home

Holiday season is here—and for many of us that means traveling home or afar. If you are perpetually confused about the airport security rules, you're not alone. I feel like every time I make my way through TSA, there's another adjustment to the rules. And while I appreciate that they are there to keep us safe, it can get a little murky regarding your items. And there's a certain sinking frustration that comes from watching the agent toss one of your favorite items because you were confused about nuances of gels versus liquids.

So, here, we breakdown what wellness items—from clean beauty products to snacks—are safe to pack on your journey.

We'll start with the biggest one: This includes everything from liquid foundations to drinks (more on foods later; that deserved its own category). These are fine to check but will need to be in 3.4 fluid ounces or less if you are planning to carry on. And these all must fit in a 1-quart bag.

Of course, there are exceptions for medication and children. All medication should be labeled clearly, so the agent can assess the items. Liquid or gel medications—as well as tools like ice packs or syringes—will likely require an extra look, so be mindful of that.

And for babies, things like breast milk, formula, or even juices, have special exceptions. The TSA notes to simply inform the agent while it's going through security, so they are notified, and to keep it at a "reasonable amount."

One of the more confusing aspects of this category are the personal care products, so here's a breakdown of what you might be curious about:

Good to go! And fortunately many wellness-related products come in powder form, so if you are a frequent traveler, it might be useful to make the switch in a few of these cases—or at least have them handy for when you do travel. Consider mineral foundations, cleansers, supplements, and protein powders.

TSA officials may ask you to separate it from your bag, but that's because it can hinder visibility under the X-ray. They also note that powders over 12 fluid ounces, while allowed, might require additional screening and should be placed in checked bags—for convenience more than anything else.

Liquid and gel foods are held to the same standards as the above (fine for checked bags, size restrictions for carry-ons), and solid foods are generally fine. The problem is that many people aren't quite sure what "category" their foods fall into. So we created a handy list of all the healthy foods you might want to pack into your carry-on, and what you should know about the TSA's guidelines.

There's some confusion regarding CBD and the like. The TSA's official stance is this: "Marijuana and certain cannabis-infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA." Might be worth it to keep your CBD oils or pens at home.