Baby powder: how to use it for adults in cosmetology and household use

Baby powder is a lightweight hypoallergenic powder designed to care for the delicate skin of a newborn baby. However, thanks to its universal properties, it has become an indispensable assistant in the household, helping to remove stubborn stains or get rid of insects.

Cosmetic uses

By its structure, baby powder is a powdery substance that easily absorbs moisture. The active components included in its composition can eliminate redness, irritation or itching. In addition, it has an antiseptic and cooling effect. Therefore, it easily solves not only children’s, but also numerous adult problems.

Instead of dry shampoo

When your hair needs to be refreshed, but there is no time or opportunity to wash it thoroughly, you can use powder. It will act as a dry shampoo that is suitable for any hair type. Talc should be applied to a comb and distributed from roots to ends of hair. The powder will easily absorb dirt, sweat and grease accumulated on the hair. And then just comb it out of your hair.

Fair-haired women can use the product without fear that it will be noticeable on their hair. But before applying talc to dark hair, it is advisable to add a little cocoa powder. For brown-haired people, cinnamon powder will be an additive.

Before waxing

It is recommended that women use baby powder before waxing as it helps:

reduce pain during hair removal;
the powder will degrease and dry the skin, which will ensure easy removal of hair from the holes;
improve the adhesion of the waxy substance to the hair, which means that more hairs can be removed in one removal;
talc will act as an additional layer that will help prevent burns upon contact with heated wax.

To get the desired effect, you need to rub the talc evenly over the skin to form a thin layer.

Men should also consider baby powder as it has an immediate soothing effect. Therefore, it should be applied to the skin immediately after shaving.

Instead of deodorant

Powder is an inexpensive option for dry deodorant, indispensable in hot weather, as well as for adults who are overweight or excessive sweating. Talc protects against diaper rash in the folds of the skin, and protects the armpits and inner thighs from chafing. Simply apply a small amount to problem areas of the body before leaving home to keep skin dry and reduce friction.

To improve makeup

The composition of children's talc is specially developed for children's skin, which means it can be safely used to improve makeup:

To lengthen your eyelashes, just apply a little product using a cotton swab and cover with a layer of mascara on top. The result is a modern, and most importantly, inexpensive 3-D effect, when the eyelashes look fluffy and voluminous.
Instead of powder, on skin pre-treated with powder, makeup will look smoother and last longer. By mixing talc with dark-colored powder, you can get shades of different saturation.
You can increase the density and thickness of the eyebrows - first apply transparent wax to the hairs, then spread the powder with a brush and then apply tinted eyebrow shadows.
Helps prevent eyeshadow from smearing or falling off. Before applying shadow on your eyelids, you need to sprinkle the area under your eyes with powder. And in case of unsuccessful application of makeup, it will be possible to eliminate imperfections without damaging the base.
Talc helps make lipstick more durable - just blot your lips with a damp cloth and apply powder with a fluffy brush.
When setting makeup, the powder will act as a mattifying powder.

In addition to makeup, baby powder can also be used as a component of anti-inflammatory face masks, and also enhance the effect of medicinal plants.

Household use

The options for using powder in the household are amazing. So, it benefits as:

Stain remover - talc perfectly absorbs grease, so a fresh stain must be sprinkled with the product. If some time has passed after the stain appears, rub the powder in with a cotton pad and then remove it with a brush.
Helps remove traces of sweat - apply a little powder to the contaminated area and heat with an iron. In addition to stains, the unpleasant odor will also disappear.
Refreshes sheets – by sprinkling the fabric with talcum powder, which absorbs sweat, you can restore freshness to the sheets and create a cool effect.
Powder helps restore old books to their former appearance, as well as absorb moisture that appears on them and remove fungus.
To get used to new shoes, they should be treated with powder. In addition, the powder acts as a deodorant, and also reduces the likelihood of fungal infections.
Sprinkling talcum powder on carpets or sofas and then vacuuming can help get rid of tobacco smoke.

Pour baby powder into a saucer and place it on your bedside table for an excellent air freshener. If you don’t like its natural smell, just add a few drops of your favorite aromatic oil.

Powder for pet care

Instead of forcing your pet into the bathtub, you can use powder. It will act as a dry shampoo, thanks to which dirt can be easily removed from your pet's fur. Despite the perfumey smell that baby powder sometimes has, pets tolerate dry brushing well.

Talcum powder helps to refresh the animal's tray, which should be sprinkled with powder.

In addition to care, baby powder is used as a weapon against insects. So ants really don’t like its smell, so if you sprinkle it along windows or doors, the insects will not enter the room. You can sprinkle the powder near anthills - then the insects will go looking for another home.

Baby powder is a budget-friendly, universal product that should be kept in every first aid kit. Moreover, it is recommended to purchase it in pharmacies, where there is more choice and the likelihood of encountering a counterfeit is minimal.