The curious uses behind talcum powder

The curious uses behind talcum powder

In few bathrooms today there will not be the occasional bottle of taco powder. A white powder based on natural talc that families have used for decades for the care of irritated skin of both adults and children; especially in the case of the baby with diaper changes. A beauty and cosmetic remedy created in 1878 by the English pharmacist Henry Roberts and who knew how to find the formula for success with a product that he has highlighted thanks to its absorbent and soothing properties.

This cosmetic and hygiene use is the best known; But there is much more to the use of the famous talcum powder and they are not only used for body care. It is a very versatile product that can also be given these somewhat curious and, on occasions, unknown uses, and that go beyond serving to combat the sweat present, especially in the armpits, or to calm an area where moments before an insect bite has been felt.

Beauty product

Without going too far from its more conventional use, these talcum powders also serve as a replacement for dry shampoos. And it is that the absorption property that talcum oil has means that it can be used in a "desperate" situation to clean the hair without using water. Just put a little on the root (as is done with this type of product) and the fat will be removed from that hair.

Also within the beauty section, these white powders can help you have heart-stopping eyelashes. A remedy that can be achieved by applying a little of this product before giving a review with the conventional mascara. And to give the final touch to the makeup, many were unaware of it, but these particles have the peculiarity of being in charge of fixing the lipstick and making it last much longer as if they were freshly painted.

For home

Los usos curiosos detrás de los polvos de talco

But, there is more life to talcum powder. In this case in simple tricks that can be applied at home. For example, if you have a leather garment that you have special affection for, with talcum powder and a soft cloth you can restore the old splendor to this genuine material. A use that can even be used for those who have problems with odors in their shoes; by spraying the inside of the shoe with this product abundantly and letting it sit overnight, you can say goodbye to that somewhat unpleasant aroma.

Leather shoes, which do very well with talcum powder / Radek Skrzypczak on UNSPLASH

Also for the house, and if there are problems with insects or an ant infestation, talc can be the solution as it acts as an effective repellent when it is poured through holes, cracks or in small cracks between the windows. Its action is such that the ants do not dare to cross that dust, so that house will be safe from those annoying guests. The same thing happens with insects that feed on some plants. In this case, the advice is to add a little above the roots to prevent bugs from roaming freely.

Other effective uses

Incredible as it may seem, this hygiene and cosmetic item has a long list of very diverse uses. Thus, by adding a little powder inside gloves or a latex swimming cap you can put an end to the inconvenience when putting them on; especially if you have been sweating a lot before. In the same way, if you want to sleep comfortably on the hottest summer nights, there is nothing like brand new fresh sheets every day. How? Sprinkling these tiny particles between your bedding for that soothing sensation.

Finally, when there is an oil stain on a piece of clothing, one of the most difficult to remove, a good trick to remove that grease is to use this pristine solution. In this case, a generous layer is applied to the stain and left to act for 10 minutes. After that time, a brush is taken to rub over that area and gradually remove that dirt. The final step is to wash that item of clothing in the washing machine.

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