5 Alternative Uses Of Talcum Powder
The use of talcum powder goes beyond its simple application on the skin of children against irritation or for its use as a deodorant.
There has been a lot of talk about the relationship between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, but in a very recent study, from 2015, it was stated that the use of talcum powder is not that harmful if it is used sparingly and for short periods of time.
For our part, we advise you to expand its use into special and interesting tricks that will be of great help to you. The important thing is to avoid inhaling it excessively.
We are sure that you will find it interesting and that you will not be able to do without it
1. Baby powder to remove grease from hair after several washes.
If you have very oily hair, undoubtedly one of your biggest problems will be the strands that remain oily due to excess sebum only a few hours after washing them.
If you find yourself forced to wash your hair every day, there is an alternative to talcum powder: dry shampoo.
This method is fine in case of an emergency, that is at a certain time when we need a quick solution. How do you proceed?
- Sprinkle a little talcum powder on the part of your hair and let it act on the scalp for 10 minutes.
- After this time, the talcum powder will have absorbed the moisture and grease. Now there is nothing left to do but brush vigorously to remove its remains. You will notice that your hair will smell beautifully and look very shiny.
2. To eliminate bad smell from shoes
The most interesting properties of talcum powder are its ability to absorb moisture, fight inflammation and, in addition, cope with possible bacteria and pathogens residing on the skin.
For this reason, one of the most interesting uses of talcum powder is, without a doubt, to eliminate bad smell and sanitize shoes. How? Take note!
What do you need
- Talcum powder
- 6 drops of tea tree oil essential oil
How to prepare it
- It’s very simple: in the evening, take your shoes and those of your family and sprinkle the product inside them.
- Sweat, and even the skin on the sole of the foot, promotes the formation of dangerous bacteria and fungi that could cause many problems. With this little trick you will eliminate the bad smell and sanitize your shoes.
- Leave them overnight with the talcum powder inside. The next morning take it off and add 2 or 3 drops of tea tree oil to each shoe. It is a great antibacterial that even leaves a pleasant smell.
3. Eliminate oil stains
Surely the most difficult stains to remove from our clothes are those of oil and if there is a suitable product to remove them, this is talc.
How to act
- Apply a good amount on the oil stain and leave for 10 minutes.
- After this time, use a toothbrush to scrub the stain with it and remove it.
- The following operation will be the usual one: wash the dress in the washing machine and you will see how the stain will be completely removed.
4. To achieve spectacular lashes
This trick will leave you breathless, it is very simple and the result is spectacular. This method is known by the greatest makeup artists, but now it will also be within your reach. To get excellent results, just follow this small procedure.
- Apply a first base of mascara on your lashes.
- Then it would be convenient to have another toothbrush to impregnate with talcum powder and pass it on the eyelashes. Since there is already a first base of mascara, the talcum powder will adhere easily.
- Once this is done, apply a second coat of mascara. You will see what texture and body your lashes will acquire. You will get wonderful “fan” lashes that will give light and liveliness to your eyes. The result is guaranteed!
5. For better hair removal
This advice will surprise you. When you shave with wax or a razor blade, your skin must be clean, firm and very dry in order to be able to pull or shave the hair more easily.
If you apply a little talcum powder on your legs before hair removal, massaging for a few minutes, you will see how hair removal will be much easier. It works!
