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Many types of talcum powder are available in the market which not only give refreshing fragrance to the body but also help in protecting and reducing the stickiness caused by sweat. Apart from this, talcum powder also protects your skin from rubbing of clothes, which prevents rashes in underarms in summer. Till now you might have used talcum powder only on the skin, but do you know that you can use it for many things in your daily routine. In this article, you will learn about the amazing hacks of talcum powder which will make many of your problems easier.
Talking about talcum powder, it is mainly made from a natural mineral called talc. After being extracted from the ground, it is processed in several stages and then after being converted into a fine powder, fragrance, antibacterial elements and other essential skin care ingredients are added to it, only then it becomes suitable for applying on the skin. For now, the next time you see a box of talcum powder, remember what it can be used for with the skin.
Will work like dry shampoo
In summer, hair starts feeling sticky just after a day of shampooing. Especially more oil is visible on the scalp near the forehead, due to which it does not look bouncy. In such a situation, apply powder in a puff on the scalp and apply it on the scalp. Leave it like this for 1 minute, then clean it with tissue paper and clean it with a brush. This removes extra oil and makes the hair look refreshed.
Helpful in removing stains
It is difficult to remove oil stains from clothes. The worst thing is that after soaking in water these stains are not visible. First of all, oil stains should not be allowed to dry too much. If there is a stain on the clothes, put talcum powder on it and then leave it like that. Wash the clothes after 1 hour. It absorbs oil, which makes it easier to remove stains.
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remove shoe odor
If your feet sweat a lot during summer and due to this the shoes start smelling, then you can apply talcum powder on the feet before wearing socks. Apart from this, sprinkle it inside the shoes and leave it overnight. With this the smell disappears and a nice fragrance will be observed in the shoes.
Helpful in wearing tight clothes
Many times there is difficulty in wearing tight clothes like pencil jeans. Apply a little more talcum powder on your skin. After this wear pants. With this you will be able to wear it easily and it does not rub on the skin.
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Remove sticky sand and hair
When you are going on a beach vacation or to a place near a river bank or waterfall, keep a little talcum powder in your bag. At these places, during activity, sand sticks to the skin, which sometimes does not get removed even by bathing. For this, apply talcum powder and then clean the skin with a soft brush. Similarly, if hair is stuck after hair cutting, clean it by applying talcum powder.
