You can travel lighter and 'greener' if you switch to solid beauty products

Economical, eco-friendly and less bulky, solid cosmetics can replace liquid formats for vacation convenience. Photo: AFP

Vacations are the perfect time to test or switch to solid cosmetics, which allow you to travel lighter while doing your bit for the planet.

From deodorant and shampoo to hair care and sun protection, it's now possible to build a 100% solid beauty kit to avoid paying extra for checked baggage while saving space (and a few kilos) in your bag.