toiletry

Toiletry refers to items used for personal grooming and cleanliness. The term can denote a single product or a collection of items assembled for daily use or travel. Toiletries are commonly organized by function, such as dental care, cleansing, grooming, and skincare.

Typical toiletries include toothbrush and toothpaste, dental floss or mouthwash; soap or body wash, shampoo and conditioner; deodorant; razors and shaving cream; and basic skincare products such as moisturizer, sunscreen, and lip balm. Some classifications also include cosmetics or feminine-hygiene products as part of a toilet or toiletry kit.

People often store toiletries in a toiletry bag or kit for home use or travel. When traveling by air, many jurisdictions limit liquids to small volumes per container and require them to fit in a single clear bag. Refillable travel containers and sample-sized products are common ways to comply with these rules. At home, toiletries are usually organized in bathrooms, medicine cabinets, or storage drawers.

Etymology and scope: The word derives from the French toilette, originally referring to acts of dressing and grooming. In modern use, toiletries encompass a broad range of personal-care items designed for hygiene, grooming, and skin or hair maintenance, with variations in terminology across regions and consumer markets.