40 Clever Uses For Baby Powder That Prove It Isn’t Just For Moms
Have you fallen into the trap of believing that baby powder is just for parents? If so, you’re in for a surprise. Talcum powder can actually be helpful in plenty of weird and wonderful ways, even if you’re nobody’s mom or dad! From skin care secrets to pet solutions, we’ve scoured the internet to find the most useful ways for you to get your money’s worth from your next pot of talc.
1. Set your make-up
To all the women out there – don’t you just hate it when your make-up starts to run in the middle of the day? Well, a helping of baby powder could prevent that from happening again, according to BT.com. Thanks to how absorbent it is, talcum powder should protect your cosmetics from greasy skin. Simply use the powder at the end of your beauty routine to set make-up in place. Just don’t forget to blend, or you’ll be looking more Casper the ghost than Carrie Bradshaw.
2. Fix squeaky floors
Ah, squeaky floors – the bane of our existence. Just try naming a more irritating sound around the house! But before you think about tearing the boards up in frustration, it might be an idea to grab some baby powder. The website Home Hacks claims that dusting talc into the gaps between panels will help stifle the noise.
3. Rubber glove hack
Putting on a rubber glove isn’t as easy as you’d think. After all, the material has a tendency to stick to your skin. But there’s actually a way around it. Yes, Home Hacks argues that sprinkling a little bit of talcum powder on your mitts should help the glove slide on without any issues. Sorry if you now need to think of a new excuse for not having done the dishes!
4. Wax protection
Nobody looks forward to waxing, right? And hair removal above your lips is no exception. Now we can’t help with the pain, but did you know that baby powder can prevent any unfortunate after-effects? The product’s properties can apparently ease skin aggravation and stop red marks from forming, according to Home Hacks. All you need to do is dust it above your upper lip before you get going with the wax.
