Prerna Porwal
Hello Friends, Baby powders are super fine skin friendly powder having a delightful pleasure odour. Baby powders are very mild and can be used multiple times in a day to prevent diaper rashes in your infants’ back and genital regions. Many young girls and women also use baby powder on their body, especially genitals to prevent feminine odors. Adults also use this powder to relieve itchiness, rashes or redness on the skin.
It is simply prepared from corn starch or arrowroot. At times it consists of talcum mineral and termed as talcum powder also, however I will only be considering non-talc, natural baby powders only.
Other uses of baby powder other than for infants:
Friends, Baby powders are manufactured especially for your babies, but can be used by people of all ages. The aromatic sweet white dust has various offerings apart from simply treating diaper rashes. Actually, there are numerous uses of powder which frankly we never would have thought of.
Let us check some of the important uses:
Preparing a dry shampoo
Baby powder is perfect for preparing your DIY dry shampoo. Simply dust the powder on your comb and gently move the comb in the hair scalp and roots. It is useful to remove accumulated oil and dirt and gives your hair a fresh look. Readers, if you have grey hair, Good news! This technique suits you best for you and gives you a fresh feeling until you shower your hair.
Plump your Eyelashes
Girls, this is for you! While you apply the mascara, simply dust little baby powder on and near your eyelashes. This will help the lashes look fuller and longer. Also use the powder for setting up your makeup. Baby powder is useful to absorb and remove the facial oils from your skin and keeps the makeup intact for longer periods. Also, it smells marvelous so it’s a win-win situation. Baby powder can also be combined with dark makeup to make it appear lighter in shade.
Make a deodorant
Friends, if your favorite deodorant is not accessible and you need a quick fix, try using the natural baby powder on your underarms and back area. It will help to get rid of bad odors and absorb the moisture and keep you fresh throughout the day. Also, the benefit of using baby powder is that it won’t cause any skin rashes or any skin irritations.
Cool your skin
Friends, Baby powders are an excellent aftershave. Apart from being cheaper than a few branded aftershave products, it works perfect and it also smells magnificent. For females and my dear friends, after shaving your face, hands or legs, simply apply some baby powder over the freshly shaven region gently. Baby powder possesses a great cooling nature which helps to reduce any skin irritation and keeps your skin fresh, soft and smooth. It’s suitable for all types of skin.
Moisturize your dehydrated skin
FYI, Baby powder is a great moisturizer to soothe and nourish your dry skin. Friends, simply rub baby powder on your toes, feet and elbows to get rid of coarse patches. Baby powder is beneficial to keep your skin feel soft and irritation free. It’s the answer for your queries on heel fissures and skin rashes. Also the baby powder can be used throughout the year when the skin appears dry.
Freshen your closets
Readers, if your dresser drawers or closet are in a messy state, you can apply the baby powder to get rid of foul odors. You simply have to dust little powder into a dish or jar and place it in the closet. The baby powder has the ability to absorb the moisture in the closets area and prevents musty smelling.
Friends, you can also sprinkle baby powder on the floor carpets. Just dust the powder on the carpet surface, wait for a few minutes and then use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust and odors. It is effective to remove even strong odors of cigarette smoke as well.
Treat your hand gloves
Friends, if you use rubber hand gloves for house cleaning or performing any task or outdoor activity, you can apply baby powder on the skin to easily wear and remove the gloves. Simply dust the powder on your fingers or gloves interior region. Baby powder absorbs the moisture which enables the latex or rubber gloves for easy use. Applying the baby powder, your glove avoid wetness in fingers and does not require pulling, stretching and tearing that takes place many times while wearing gloves.
Repel the entry of ants
Friends, Baby powder is a very useful ant repellant. Out of many variants available to repel pests, ants or bugs, baby powder is my top pick, since it doesn’t kill any insect; it only prevents their entry in a particular area. You simply need to drop a bit of powder near the window panes, floor cracks, and entry corner or around the touring or picnic mat. The ants or bugs won’t cross the powder line you created in the required field (for reasons best known to them) and you are safe.
Freshen Moldy Books
Dear Readers, many times you observe the books or magazines stored in closed racks or damp places for longer periods acquire a bit of mold in it. Well, it isn’t a serious issue as such, but who likes to read books with mold and foul odor. An easy way to solve this and make your book appear fresh and new, simply sprinkle baby powder by opening the book. Place the book or magazine in an open atmosphere and let it stay untouched for an overnight. Mission accomplished!
Freshen Shoes
Everyone hates stinky shoes in the house, especially it pinches more when an outsider steps in and spreads foul odor throughout the place. Friends, Baby powder works well in this situation due to its pleasant odor and moisture absorbing capability. Ladies and Gentleman just pour some baby powder into the shoes and leave it aside overnight. The next morning you will get rid of strong sweat odor and you will experience the shoes to be feet friendly.
P.S. This technique is perfect for sport shoes and rubber boats as well.
Ease Waxing Pain
Body waxing is common among women and even men nowadays, by getting rid of the unwanted hair. However this process is at times painful and causes redness. Baby powder is beneficial to avoid the waxing pain and troubles and is thus applied on the body before the waxing; it eases the process and keeps the skin soft. The fine baby powder absorbs the moisture from skin pores and supports the waxing process by giving efficient results.
Use as a pet shampoo
Yes, No biased use of baby powder here. Since, dry shampoo is suitable for human beings; it works wonders for our furry associates as well. While the pet is having a bath, you can simply rub some quantity of baby powder into the fur. Let it settle for a few minutes and then sweep it off. By doing this it removes accumulated oil and makes them feel fresh. Do try this on your pet and also get rid of bad odour of pets and also make your pet happy and fresh.
Remove the sand
Friends, if you’re planning an outing at the beach sooner or later, don’t forget to bring along some baby powder. For your immediate answer to Why? Baby powder helps to remove the sand particles that cling on your clothing and into your vehicle or house after a day at the beach. Simply sprinkle a bit of powder over anyone who is covered in sand after enjoying themselves at the beach. The powder will make it much easier to easily brush off the sand and you’ll be very happy by not having the sandy mess all over your car and also your living room.
Remove Grease stains
Baby powder is beneficial to keep your favorite clothes stay new by removing the grease stains. In case you encounter grease on your favorite clothing, just apply the baby powder to a powder puff or cotton ball and apply on the grease area. Rub the powder into the stain properly and then brush off any powder that is leftover. Repeat the process until the grease has been completely removed and then wash it well. The baby powder prevents your clothing from nasty grease stain.
Loosen up playing cards
Pouring the baby powder on playing cards is a well known ancient trick that makes your playing cards easier to handle and also prevents them from sticking together. When you purchase a new set of cards, just place them in a bag along with some quantity of baby powder to loosen the fresh cards and also smell good while playing.
Untangle Necklaces
We all just hate it when our favorite necklace or headphones get tangled? And yes, we spend a decent time getting those tangles out, especially from smaller chains and you risk breaking or kinking the chain which renders it unwearable. The next time you get tangles in your favorite necklaces, Just sprinkle a bit on the chain or any object making sure that it gets into all the little crooks and crevices. The baby powder will loosen up the knot by small margins, making it much easier for you and me.
Prevent Chafing
If you exercise regularly and run for longer periods especially during the hotter summer months, you may experience chafing. A little baby powder will remove that straightly and help to prevent it on your future runs. Simply sprinkle the baby powder anywhere that you normally chafe before you run. It will help to eliminate the friction when you run so your skin will remain smooth and pain-free. This is a great idea for any body movement that generally causes friction and it works perfectly for your inner thighs and other areas that tend to rub up against one another when you move.
Baby powder is useful in several ways to solve issues like:
- Help to remove sand easily from your clothes and skin after a successful outing at the beach.
- Help to remove the grease stains from your clothes or any fabric.
- Help to untangle necklaces or electronic wired earphones by loosening the knots formed due to tangling.
- Help to prevent chafing during hot summers.
- Help to loosen the stuck playing cards for perfect shuffling and dealing.
Forest Essentials baby powder is specially prepared for your cutie pie’s delicate skin by adding kokum butter. This powder keeps your baby happy, fresh and protected for a longer period. The Dasapushpadi powder has a corn starch based natural formula, which is a great absorbent that keeps the baby skin soft and dry. Also this product is free from harmful chemicals and is completely organic and safe. I am rating this product as your best source of baby powder purchase.
Key Features:
- It is prepared from natural Ayurvedic formulations without any chemicals
- It consists of cold-pressed oils
- Kokum butter is useful for skin nourishment
- It keeps the baby fresh and happy
Sebamed is a one of the leading German brands in medicinal body care, skin care and baby care products with a pH value 5.5 for your skin. Sebamed baby powder contains active ingredients that help to cleanse and nourish the skin without destroying the natural acid. Sebamed baby powder is rated as the best product in the segment by top review websites. It is a slightly expensive product but the pricing is justified with the quality offered by Sebamed.
Key Features:
- It is made in Germany and globally certified natural product
- It helps to prevent the heat rashes
- It is a demagogically and clinically acclaimed product by health experts
- It has an extra soft formula with honeysuckle
Himalaya’s Baby Powder is specially formulated with herbal ingredients which help to keep the baby’s skin cool and comfortable. The herbal Yashad bhasma also known as Zinc oxide protects and prevents the soft baby skin from rashes and skin infections. It also consists of olive oil and almond oil which nourishes the skin and keeps the skin soft and moisturized.
Key Features:
- It is 100% natural and organic
- It is free from parabens, phthalates and artificial colors
- It does not block the skin pores unlike other chemical-based talcs
- It consists of Khus grass which keeps the skin cool and fresh
- It is infused with Ayurvedic herbs and zinc oxide
Johnson’s baby care products are rated as India’s best brand and very common in every household. Johnson’s baby powder is recommended by many health experts and doctors for your loved ones. It is a dermatologist-tested product and hypoallergenic in nature. Johnson’s baby powder helps to arouse your baby’s senses making the baby feel fresh and play happily for longer periods.
Key Features:
- It does not contain any harmful chemicals
- It is U.S. Pharmacopoeia graded talc to ensure the highest product quality and purity
- Highest IFRA fragrance standard
- It is free from Parabens, sulfates and dye
Mee Mee’s velvety soft baby powder is mild and extremely light, which helps to keep your baby’s skin fresh and dry. It is suitable to use right from birth and is also a microbiologically tested product, it can be used after a bath, after a nappy change or anytime in the day to freshen up your baby. Me N Moms has been in manufacturing for over 3 years since its inception and garnered praises from its decent customer base for its product quality.
Key Features:
- It is hypoallergenic product
- It is free from harmful chemicals and artificial colors
- It is clinically and dermatologically tested
- It is free of parabens and sulphates
The Moms Co. baby powder is a cornstarch-based natural powder that absorbs moisture and keeps the baby’s genital regions dry without applying any harmful talc. It consists of organic chamomile, jojoba and calendula which nourishes and moisturizes baby’s tender skin. The Moms Co. Baby powder is a dermatologically tested and clinically approved product for the baby’s dry skin.
Key Features:
- It is 100% natural and talc-free baby powder
- It is Australia certified as toxin-free
- It soothes skin irritations
- It is suitable for sensitive skin
- It is free of parabens, sulphates, SLS, artificial fragrance
Dabur Baby powder is enriched with essential Ayurvedic herbs and has been carefully crafted for the pure and gentle skin of your babies. It is enriched with Khus extract and Oats powder keeping the baby’s skin cool and fresh. It also consists of Amba haldi which has anti-irritant properties and also prevents the baby’s skin from heat rashes. Dabur’s baby powder contains olive oil and almond oil which helps to provide proper nourishment to the baby’s skin and keeps it soft & moisturized for longer periods.
Key Features:
- It is talc, asbestos and fragrance-free
- It is hypoallergenic and mild and suitable for sensitive skin
- It is free of parabens and phthalate-free
- It does not have any artificial color
1. Is it safe to use baby powder?
There have been a lot of speculations regarding the safety concerns of using the baby powder. Let me tell you, there are observations of cancer development in the people who use talc powders, wherein mineral talc or fine powder seems highlighted as hazardous content. However, I have been talking of organic and natural baby care products only, which are pure, free of chemicals and absolutely safe for yourself and loved ones.
2. What is baby powder good for?
Baby powders are primarily used to keep baby skin soft, dry and fresh. It is used to avoid rashes for infants wearing diapers for long periods. Baby powder is applied near genital areas of children. Many females also use baby powder to reduce feminine odors.
3. Is it OK to put baby powder on a baby's neck?
Yes, it is safe to apply baby powder on a baby’s neck after a refreshing bath. It helps to prevent rashes, keeps the skin soft and eliminates the friction. However, care must be taken that the baby powder should be carefully applied by using powder sponge.
4. Where do you apply baby powder?
Baby powder should be applied carefully on the baby, you can apply the powder initially on the hands and palms and around thighs and legs, and near genitals to prevent rashes and then gently apply the powder on the back side.