For the last several days, I’ve been hearing about the new airline restrictions. Most of us pack our toiletries in our carry-ons, partly because they can leak or explode if packed in baggage, and partly because if you’re traveling for an entire day or more, or your flight is delayed or cancelled, you have your essentials. The ban is indefinite, and there’s no use moaning about it, so I decided to devote this week’s article to ways you can deal with it.

Liquids, lotions, creams and gels are no longer allowed on board. This includes skin and hair products, fragrance, nail polish, toothpaste and cosmetics like foundation, concealer, liquid eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss. The basic rule is: if you’re in doubt, pack it, otherwise you might have to leave it with security.

Depending on where you’re from and what your destination is, you might have some flexibility in terms of what you can bring in your carry on, but the general idea is to find good quality alternatives to your regular products. Here are some tips to make the new restrictions less of a pain.

You can head to the drugstore and pick up an assortment of travel-sized products, or just use whatever is in your hotel room. The only problem with those options is that they may not be brands you like or normally use. And those of us with sensitive skin don’t have a choice but to bring our own products. So what’s a girl to do? Many brands make their own travel kits for hair, skincare or a combination of both. Bliss Lemon + Sage Sinkside Skin Pack ($25, sephora.com) comes with travel-size shampoo, conditioner, soap, facial cleanser and body lotion in its own little case. If you prefer to transfer your own products into smaller containers, try Sephora’s Travel Set ($18, sephora.com), which includes two jars, spatulas, five bottles and 20 pre-printed labels in a clear tote.

Use bubble wrap to protect compacts. Wrap each one individually, and secure it with tape, then put it in a sandwich bag. Pack them in between layers of clothing for extra protection.

Use large, sealable freezer bags to protect your clothes in case bottles leak or spill. And since you have to fit everything in your suitcase, you’ll need to maximize space.

Try using disposable face cloths. Dove Facial Cleansing Cloths ($6.29, drugstore.com) and Olay Daily Facials ($6.99, drugstore.com) foam when water is added, and there are options for all skin types. In a pinch, you can also use them as a body cleanser.

Since pot lip balms will likely get confiscated, stick balms are the safest bet. Choose a good but cheap one — like Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm ($2.49, drugstore.com), Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer ($3.29, at drugstores) or Avon Moisture Therapy ($1.49, avon.com) and pack another in your suitcase.

You’ll have to pack your toothbrush and paste in your luggage, but you can bring breath- freshening strips or gum, and in the event of a long delay, pick up some travel-sized items from a drugstore or your hotel’s sundry shop.

If you’re going to have to do your nails while you’re away, pack nail-polish remover pads like OPI Nail Wipes ($5.95, cosmeticmall.com) instead of liquid.

To minimize spills, pack solids whenever possible. Choose a gentle, non-drying bar soap instead of shower gel, and if you’re worried about shampoo oozing everywhere, try one of LUSH’s solid shampoo bars ($7.15 to $12.55, lush.com).

Bring one makeup palette instead of a whole slew of different products to help save on space, and minimize the cost of things going missing or getting damaged. Choose one that has several different products — eyeshadow, blush/bronzer and lip color — in neutral shades.