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Amazon has tooth powder etcHello Pilgrims. Just booked my tickets for next year's camino, so I'm compiling my shopping list! Wondering if you have any recommendations for powder forms of: toothpaste, shampoo, cologne. I don't want to pack liquids. Thanks in advance for help.
Hi AnthonyHi Anthony. How exciting to book flights and start the preparations! My husband and I discovered Lush products several years back and love them. They have something called toothy tabs that look like pills you chew up and then brush. 80 to a bottle. Also you may want to try there solid shampoo and conditioner. If you are unsure about how they work, they offer samples and Lush sponsors many charity projects throughout the world. A win win for all.
Take a sheet of wax paper, put 80 dabs of toothpaste on it and let them dry. When dry, roll the half-pea sized dabs between your fingers and drop them into a tiny zip-top plastic bag (like that from a piece of jewelry) with a bit of baking soda. Every morning and eve you can brush your teeth by chewing up a little ball of toothpaste, then brush with the wet brush.
Never argue with a dentist. I shall try this 80 dabs recipe. I've got baking soda and a small zip lock bag. As long as I don't take more than 40 days to do the Camino I'll be ok. I had already intended to take a couple of those little TePe brushes with me and it's reassuring to see your professional endorsement of them.As a dentist, I advise against using non-fluoride toothpaste for a prolonged time. If you discuss this with your dentist they might help you with some regular toothpaste samples.
In another thread there was a very good suggestion by Sorrel:
And don't forget in between your teeth. TePe brand has some nice interdental brushes that are very light and long wearing (EasyPick).
Good point, thanks.Excellent idea. So much lighter. But please skip the cologne. You will likely be living and sleeping in close quarters and many people have sensitivity to fragrances.
Buen Camino
Thanks, I will check them out.Hi Anthony. How exciting to book flights and start the preparations! My husband and I discovered Lush products several years back and love them. They have something called toothy tabs that look like pills you chew up and then brush. 80 to a bottle. Also you may want to try there solid shampoo and conditioner. If you are unsure about how they work, they offer samples and Lush sponsors many charity projects throughout the world. A win win for all.
Thanks. Looking forward to your review. Buen Camino!Hi Anthony
I'll be the second person to nominate Lush's Toothy Tabs. I've never used them but we have a store close by and I will be taking a bottle with me in 4 weeks time for the start of my first Camino. When I return I'll post you a review.
Buen Camino.
Ewww!For short stints, I am a fan of baking soda (bicarbonato). Just be sure to keep the lid on it otherwise your mouth will taste like your backpack smells.
Hello Pilgrims. Just booked my tickets for next year's camino, so I'm compiling my shopping list! Wondering if you have any recommendations for powder forms of: toothpaste, shampoo, cologne. I don't want to pack liquids. Thanks in advance for help.
LOL!For short stints, I am a fan of baking soda (bicarbonato). Just be sure to keep the lid on it otherwise your mouth will taste like your backpack smells.
Thanks. I've added it to my list.Instead of antiperspirant, which attempts to stop the natural sweating process, or deodorant, whick masks smell by adding another and can cause a stink (see what I did there?) in communal rooms, please consider this little gem. This travel version weighs only 50g, it is natural, solid, and actually fights sweaty whiffs without covering them up! Just wet, rub on clean skin and go. My husband and I have used them for years and they are gold on the camino as they stop you and also your clothes stinking.
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