TSA 3.4 Ounce Question
 

I will be flying internationally from the USA to Mexico. I have done this few times already. I did not have checked bag last time. Thus when i go back, i won't have a checked bag.


I do have something that i will need to bring with me to Mexico. Its a cream but its not a face cream. Its like a cream for the groin area




This is in 5 ounces. I assume if i want to bring this with me, I have to put this in those under 3.4 ounce travel bottles? The thing is isn't that kind of a bit disgusting? Thus when i reuse these bottles even though i will wash it fully clean, it doesn't really feel right if you know what i mean. I know many people use this for shampoo and lotion etc.


I did read there are some exceptions for certain things that doesn't need to be less than 3.4 ounces. Does that mean I can take this with me on my carry on... or will i still have to pour it in a travel bottle. This isn't liquid. Its more like a cream. I'm also wondering what about those anti fungus cream that people have that are over 3.4 ounces. Do those really have to be put in a travel bottle?

Rules: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...g/liquids-rule

Exemption: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures

Not stated in the two links above is the fact that a TSA screener can use discretion to allow or not allow an item even when it is permitted. And you have no recourse!

It will be disallowed in the 5oz container. Cosmetic creams are considered gels under the LGA rules.

The solution is simple - put it into smaller bottles, but use cheap bottles that you won't re-use for any other product. Buy a set of these for $2.79 at Walmart and use them only for your ball cream:
iGo Grab-N-Go Travel Bottles at WalMart