17 life hacks for using baby powder

Baby powder is talc that is sometimes added with fragrance. The universal remedy has found application in different areas our lives, since talc absorbs fat, sweat and odors well. I have collected 17 of the most popular, in my opinion, tricks.

Instead of eyelash primer

Before applying mascara, powder your eyelashes with powder. Makeup will last longer, and your look will become more expressive and attractive.

Dry shampoo

A worthy replacement for expensive products! It is enough to apply a little powder to the roots of your hair, it will absorb excess oil and refresh your hairstyle. This way you can clean the area of ​​your parting and bangs, saving time on a full wash. We remove the residues with a hairdryer set to a gentle cold setting.

To start the absorption process, I recommend rubbing the powder into the hair roots with massage movements.

We fight skin problems

Advertising constantly offers us to buy expensive cosmetics to care for oily faces, special ointments against acne. Powder will help us! It has several properties that help you achieve healthy skin:

• reduces inflammation;
• relieves itching;
• prevents the appearance of acne.

There is no feeling of dryness left, as with other drugs.

On the face it fully replaces matting powder, evening out the tone and texture.

Repelling rodents

Mice, gophers and hares do not like the smell of baby powder. Summer residents have long noticed that having sprinkled it on the approaches to the beds, they no longer see uninvited guests who love to feast on the shoots of seedlings and carefully grown crops.

No! − rot and mold

When the site is located in areas of constant flooding, the groundwater is very high, or it is simply a rainy summer, the beds begin to suffer from excess moisture. In the future, this leads to mold and rotting of the crop. The powder saves the crop by absorbing excess moisture. You can treat flower bulbs with it before planting; it protects well from pests.

No! − ants

Another scourge that haunts a person both in a country villa and in a city apartment. Ants cannot stand the smell of talc, so it is enough to sprinkle it in places where they gather and along paths. To protect your home from ants, I advise you to regularly treat the thresholds.

We bathe pets

Not all dogs and cats (especially cats!) like to take baths, but getting rid of dirt and odors is necessary. Cheap powder comes to our aid again! It acts as a dry shampoo and neutralizer of unpleasant odors, helping to clean the animal's fur coat. They also sprinkle it on the pet’s fur after bathing, so we will speed up the drying process.

Removing unpleasant odor from shoes

This is a long-known method, but let me remind you. After a hard day, you need to pour baby powder into your shoes; it will remove accumulated moisture, prevent bacteria from multiplying and eliminate unpleasant odors.

New clothes should be treated with powder! It reduces friction and the risk of calluses.

Unraveling jewelry

Thin bracelets and chains have the unpleasant property of getting tangled, no matter how carefully we fold them. You can untangle them in a simple way - sprinkle talcum powder on all the nodes and joints of the links. Then, using a pin, we return your favorite decoration to its normal state.

Removing grease and milk stains

Sprinkle on top of the dirt with three cotton pads to enhance the effect. The spots disappear within a few minutes.

Mustiness in the cabinets

In confined spaces with poor ventilation, an unpleasant odor often permeates clothing. It is removed simply and cheaply; just place a wide bowl of talcum powder inside somewhere in a corner. We change the contents periodically and enjoy the delicate smell!

Soften dry skin

The delicate texture of the powder can get rid of rough skin on the heels and elbows. Problem areas will become softer if you regularly wipe them with powder.

Cleaning maps and books

We place the deck of cards in a large box and sprinkle it with talcum powder. Then close the lid and shake well. The product absorbs accumulated dirt, and the cards become pleasant to the touch again. Old books are also cleaned, returning them to a presentable appearance.

Creaky floors

Over time, the boards begin to make annoying sounds. To get rid of squeaks, the boards are sprinkled with a thick layer of talc, which is then swept into the corners and cracks with a broom. The sound will become quieter.

Sand

After the beach, powder generously sprinkled on wet parts of the body will get rid of sticky sand. We remember that it absorbs water perfectly.

Pre-epilation product

I recommend powdering with baby powder before waxing.The pain of the procedure is reduced, hairs are removed more easily, and after the procedure the skin quickly returns to its healthy appearance.

Freshness of linen

You want to spend hot summer nights on a cool bed. To achieve the desired effect, just sprinkle a little product on the sheets. It will relieve discomfort by absorbing sweat.

Knowing these life hacks, you can make your life much easier without overpaying for expensive products.