You're ready to go on a trip, but you don't know how to prepare your travel first-aid kit... And yet, it's important to choose the right first-aid kit to be able to react properly in the event of injury or illness during your stay.

How to prepare your first-aid kit for a trip

For your trip to go smoothly, you need to react immediately in the event of injury, bruising or pain.

Whether you choose a rigid first-aid kit or a soft first-aid kit, your first-aid kit should contain everything you need to deal with minor wounds or surface injuries.

Don't overlook the inconvenience of forgetting a little medicine. Small and big injuries are always possible. To make sure you don't end up with nothing when you travel, it's best to take the time to think about what you're going to put in your travel kit.

A well-equipped travel first-aid kit is crucial if you're to be ready for an emergency. It can make the difference between panic and rapid, effective management of minor health problems. Here are the essentials for an ideal first-aid kit:

Bandages of various sizes to cover cuts and wounds.
Hand and wound disinfectant to prevent infection.
Gauze, compresses, bandages and adhesive tape to hold dressings in place.
Aspirin and ibuprofen tablets to relieve pain and fever.
Antiseptics to clean wounds and prevent infection.
Tablets for stomach upset and diarrhea.
Elastic bandages for sprains and joint pain.
Antihistamines to relieve allergic reactions.
Tweezers to remove shards of glass and other foreign objects.
A pair of protective gloves to avoid direct contact with wounds.
A thermometer to monitor the temperature of the whole family.
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent for high-risk destinations.
A pillbox to store your chronic treatments and save space by not having to take all the boxes of each medication.

Don't forget to regularly check the expiration date of products and replace them when necessary. Having a well-equipped first-aid kit can make all the difference when you need it.

If you can't take everything with you, here are the essentials for treating minor injuries:

Disinfectant spray, for antiseptic cleaning of wounds such as cuts, abrasions, 1st degree burns, minor 2nd degree burns and open blisters. It is also suitable for chronic wounds and post-operative wound care as recommended by your doctor. Suitable for children and sensitive skin thanks to its easy, pain-free application. Colorless.
Dressings provide water-resistant protection for small, everyday wounds. Perfect for washing, showering, bathing and swimming. They feature a non-sticky pad that protects and cushions.
The healing ointment is suitable for wounds and damaged skin. It can also be applied directly to open wounds after applying the spray and before covering with a bandage. Helps reduce scarring. It facilitates the healing of minor superficial wounds by forming a protective barrier that lets the skin breathe and prevents the wound from drying out. Suitable for babies and damaged, irritated, sensitive or dry skin.

Tips for your travel first-aid kit

A travel first-aid kit is essential if you're thinking about the medication you'll need for long trips outside Europe. Don't overlook the inconvenience of forgetting a little anti-malaria medication, for example.
In some parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania, even minimal medical care can be very complicated, especially in isolated areas.

Remove cardboard boxes to save space in your first-aid kit.
Secure leaflets and inserts with small rubber bands. For each insert, keep the leaflets and wrap the insert and leaflet with a small rubber band.
Cover the blister packs with a layer of scotch tape. This way, there's no risk of the capsules piercing the foil (which can be very harmful!).

Don't forget your usual medication, and ask your pharmacist for advice if you have any doubts or questions about which products are essential for a particular destination.

The warm weather is finally here. And with them comes the time for little aches and pains. Heatstroke, minor cuts, bumps and insect bites all make their way onto your vacation.

Cuts can onlyheal if the wound is properly cleaned with an antiseptic and completely free of foreign bodies (pieces of shell, glass).
If in doubt, it's best to seek medical advice. Otherwise, there's a risk of infection.
Once the wound is clean, you can apply a bandage, changing it every day as you watch the healing progress. The most difficult thing is to protect the wound from sand and water for a while.

The first thing to do is to apply cold to the bump to prevent inflammation. Ideally, you should have a cold pack available in your freezer and apply it surrounded by a thin cloth to prevent the cold from burning the skin. This will limit the spread of the hematoma and the appearance of the bump.

Like nettles, jellyfish are stinging. The first mistake after a jellyfish sting is to rub! In fact, the venom is contained in small vesicles that burst when rubbed, exacerbating the pain.
Ideally, rinse or soak the affected limb in warm salted water, as the heat destroys the venom. Then apply a soothing cream for two or three days.

Sunburn: get out of the sun!

Bright red shoulders and back? The first thing to do is stop all exposure. Apply an after-sun cream to the burned areas, four times in two hours, to soothe the burn quickly. Then stick to a schedule of eight applications a day.
Return to the beach gently, wearing a sleeved T-shirt, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses (as the rays are just as harmful to the eyes), not forgetting the protective cream every two hours.

Travel: Emergency care

Small and large injuries are always possible. To make sure you don't end up with nothing when you're on holiday, it's best to take the time to think about what you're going to put in your travelfirst-aid kit.
You're ready to go, but you don't know how to prepare your first-aid kit, your indispensable travel companion. To help you, we've compiled a comprehensive list of medicines, cosmetics and equipment by product type.
It's up to you to find the items you need in your travel first-aid kit, depending on your destination and vulnerabilities (homeopathy, essential oils, sun cream, lip balm, survival blanket...).

Discover our new range of seasonal care products for your travels.

What first-aid products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a complete range of products to effectively meet first-aid needs, whether at home or on the move. Here are the categories available:

To treat wounds and burns, specific products promote healing and soothe skin pain.
To moisturize and repair damaged skin, Ialuset-based skin care products are particularly well-suited thanks to their reparative properties.
To relieve insect bites, natural solutions soothe itching and reduce irritation.
To build up a travel first-aid kit, complete, compact kits contain the essentials for dealing with minor accidents.
To protect and care for wounds, a wide selection of dressings is available, suitable for all situations.
To immobilize or compress a wound, support and holding bands offer a practical and effective solution.
To cover and protect wounds, sterile, absorbent compresses ensure optimum hygiene.
To relieve knocks and bumps, specific products reduce bruising and soothe local pain.
For emergency care, ready-to-use solutions enable rapid, effective intervention when needed.
To soothe burns, blows and bumps, multifunctional creams and gels combine soothing and skin repair.
To disinfect and clean wounds, antiseptics and disinfectants guarantee impeccable hygiene.

These first-aid products available on Soin-et-Nature enable you to deal quickly and effectively with everyday accidents in complete safety.