Traveling with Collagen Gummies - Do They Melt? TSA Rules?
Hey everyone! Planning a big trip next month - mix of plane travel, road tripping, and some hiking. I always take my collagen gummies for skin/joints, but worried about them melting in heat or getting confiscated. Anyone have experience with this? Do they turn into goo in a hot car? And what about TSA - are they cool with gummy supplements in carry-ons? Storage tips appreciated!
Great question! As a holistic healer, I travel with my gummies all the time. They CAN melt if left in direct sun or hot cars - I learned that the hard way on a road trip to Arizona last summer. My tip: keep them in your cooler bag with your snacks! For planes, TSA is totally fine with supplements in carry-ons (I've never had issues), but I recommend keeping them in original packaging just in case. The real key is maintaining their vibrational energy - don't let them get too hot or cold!
Skeptical mom here - I actually had TSA pull my kid's vitamin gummies aside once because they looked 'suspicious' in the scanner. They let them through after inspection, but it was annoying. Pro tip: put them in clear ziploc with the label visible. As for melting - yes, absolutely they can. I keep mine in the center console (not glove box) during road trips, and never leave them in checked luggage where temps get extreme. Maybe overkill, but I also throw in one of those little silica gel packets to absorb moisture.
omg I'm such a meditation rookie but I literally just got back from a hiking trip with my collagen gummies! They did get a little sticky when I left them in my backpack in the sun 😅 I found that keeping them wrapped in a small towel or cloth helps insulate them. Also, for airport security - I put mine in my toiletry bag and nobody said anything. Maybe try meditating with your gummies before travel to set good intentions for their journey? Just a thought!