Beauty & Style
10 things you didn’t know you could do with talcum powder
While it may evoke memories of nappy changes and bath time, the humble talcum powder is actually one of the most useful products you can have stashed on the shelves. Here are 10 things we bet you didn’t know you could do with a bottle.
- Set your make-up – Hot weather can cause your tinted moisturizer or foundation to slide right off before lunchtime. Help keep things in place by gently dusting with a light coating of talc to absorb oil and set makeup perfectly.
- Longer lashes – Dust lashes with a light coating of talc before applying mascara for extra length and volume.
- Soothe and treat eczema – If the warmer weather causes havoc with your skin, try smoothing some talc onto sore spots to soothe and calm. Just make sure to pick a fragrance free, dermatologically tested product for sensitive skin.
- Prevent chafing – There’s nothing worse than red raw, chafed skin. Prevent it from happening by applying talc between your thighs or in any other place where friction tends to happen.
- De-sand – Sand sticks to sweaty, hot skin, especially after a day at the beach! Remove it easily by dusting yourself with talc. Talc will remove the moisture and take the sand with it!
- Use as a dry shampoo – If you’ve run out of dry shampoo, talc can be the perfect substitute. Simply sprinkle some under the top layer of hair and brush out. If you’ve got darker locks, mix with some cocoa powder for a perfect result.
- Sort smelly shoes – Sweaty, stinky shoes? Try sprinkling some talc into them and leaving overnight then shaking out the next day.
- Cool your sheets – If the heat is getting the better of you at night, sprinkle some powder between the sheets before hopping into bed. You’ll stay cool and dry all night.
- For silky smooth skin – Apply talc before you wax your legs for a great result, every time. Talc removes any moisture meaning the wax adheres better and also minimizes redness.
- To remove musty smells – If your wardrobe is smelling less than fresh, a small jar or plate of talc will absorb any odours and leave things smelling lovely and fresh.
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