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You can use talcum powder, also called talc, for changing a baby's diaper to prevent chafing. Women rely on talcum powder after showering for the same reasons. They usually apply it to most of the body by pouring into the hand and lightly rubbing it on their bodies. You can use talcum powder for many different purposes. more »
When you make your own perfumed talcum powder, you can be sure there are no harmful talcs or other ingredients, and you can choose the scent that works best for you. Make up a batch and pamper yourself after a warm, relaxing bath, or anytime. more »
Talc is in the family of magnesium silicates. Used in a powdered form, talc is highly absorbent and helps cut down on friction on the skin that may cause irritation. We generally associate talcum powder with babies, though it has a number of other handy uses around the house. more »
Your hair can go from dirty to clean in a jiffy if you use talcum powder to absorb the grease. Liberally apply the talc and allow it to sit for several moments. When you're done, your hair will be grease-free and fresh-smelling. more »
If you have a baby in the house, then you might have frustrated trying to find a safe way to kill off ants. After all, even products such as borax are not great for a child if swallowed and it is hard to kill ants if you cannot attack from without and within. Fortunately, you can make ants disappear once and for all using talcum powder -- the same thing that you probably powder your little one with each day. more »
Orris root, the rhizome from which the iris grows, has been used in cosmetics for centuries. The Florentine iris -- the species most often used for cosmetic purposes -- was first distributed commercially in Florence, Italy, during the Middle Ages. The dried root has a heady violet scent, which lingers for quite a long time. It is used in everything from cosmetics to potpourris to herbal pillows. Dried orris root is also often used in face and talcum powders. When combined with other herbs and a few other ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen cabinets or which can easily be found in your local grocery store, a talcum powder that you will want to use regularly can easily be made. more »
Powdery mildew attacks flowering annuals. This fungus thrives with heavy rainfall and high humidity, but is also caused by temperature changes between day and night. Foliage suffering from powdery mildew looks like it has a white coating of talcum powder. more »
An absorbent is a material or substance useful in removing light or freshly made stains and grease stains by absorbing them. Examples of absorbents are cornstarch and corn meal, French chalk, talcum powder and magnesium carbonate. more »
Do you love the feel and scent of baby powder? Ironically, most commercial powders are made of talcum powder, which is unhealthy. Corn starch feels the same, is more healthy, and can be "personalized" with your favorite scent. more »
Chances are that when you were growing up, your mom or grandmother kept a fragrant, feminine container of scented talcum powder on her vanity. You know, the kind with the big, rabbit-tail puff? It always smelled so pretty and you loved the smoky puff of powder whenever she put it on. You might be surprised to know that talc--one of the main ingredients in talcum powder--is toxic if ingested and can even cause cancer after long-term use. Make your own fragrant after-bath powder and stay healthy but still enjoy that delicate scent. more »
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