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Darf man Lotion & Moisturizer ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Pflegeprodukte & Kosmetik

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Lotion & Moisturizer ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Carry-on: ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in the quart bag.

  • · Carry-on: ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in the quart bag
  • · Petroleum jelly/aquaphor/vapor rub: gels — same rule counts
  • · Checked: allowed at any size
  • · Solid stick balms/bars: not liquids

💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them.

Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Yes — containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your liquids bag, including gels like petroleum jelly.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — no limits worth knowing; double-bag big tubs against altitude changes.

Rule conditions: Carry-on: ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in the quart bagPetroleum jelly/aquaphor/vapor rub: gels — same rule countsChecked: allowed at any sizeSolid stick balms/bars: not liquids

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →

So verpacken Sie lotion & moisturizer

Handgepäck: Yes — containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your liquids bag, including gels like petroleum jelly.

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — no limits worth knowing; double-bag big tubs against altitude changes.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Lotion in a carry-on?

Yes — containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your liquids bag, including gels like petroleum jelly.

Can you pack Lotion in checked luggage?

Yes — no limits worth knowing; double-bag big tubs against altitude changes.

Is Vaseline a liquid for TSA?

Yes — petroleum jelly and similar ointment gels count as liquids, so containers over 3.4 oz (100 ml) cannot go through the checkpoint. Solid stick balms are fine at any size.

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