Travel with peace of mind: Six essential travel-friendly pharmaceutical and cosmetic items

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
 
Nothing’s worse than falling ill while traveling—whether due to climate changes or personal health conditions. Taking care of your body is key to enjoying your trip, as everyone knows. But how can you pack the most essential and travel-savvy pharmaceutical and cosmetic items in the most compact way, just in case? Based on the most common issues travelers face, Scenic Spots has put together the following guide. Please note: if you experience health issues or injuries that are difficult to handle on your own, seek medical attention. Below are six must-have travel pharmaceutical and cosmetic items to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable!

1. Asadaame (ASADAAME)
 
Many people are familiar with the Japanese pronunciation “ASADAAME,” also known in Taiwan as “Asada锭.” Its main benefits include soothing the throat, moisturizing the vocal cords, and providing relief from throat discomfort—all the way from the throat to the bronchial tubes. Changes in climate and environment while traveling abroad can often lead to throat irritation, dry mouth, and other annoying symptoms, but Asada锭 can help. Whether you’re dealing with hoarseness or phlegm, it helps suppress coughs, clear mucus, and ease discomfort.

Asada锭 is a brand with over a century of history in Japan, originating in 1887. It has long been widely used and supported by consumers. Made by extracting four natural herbal ingredients—ginseng, ipecac, platycodon root, and ephedra—it has a mild, pure quality with a cooling sensation and no bitter taste. Carry it with you to protect your throat, from the larynx to the bronchial tubes, bringing peace of mind.

2. Saline Solution
 
Saline solution has the same osmotic pressure as bodily fluids and blood, with the same sodium ion concentration. It can be used to clean wounds. If you get injured while traveling, you can first rinse the wound with saline solution. For travelers who wear contact lenses, it’s essential to bring along both lens solution and saline for your eyes to avoid discomfort caused by unclean lenses.
 
Please note: saline solution used for cleaning contact lenses contains preservatives and must not be used to rinse wounds or eyes, as it may cause irritation or discomfort.

3. Band-Aids and Breathable Plasters
 
When you’re out and about, you might occasionally get minor scrapes, cuts, or even abrasions from walking. In such cases, having Band-Aids or breathable plasters on hand can isolate the wound from air and external elements, reduce pain, and prevent the wound from worsening. They are highly recommended as essential items to carry for emergencies.