10 Uses For Baby Powder You Probably Never Heard Of

Dec 09, 2018 by apost team

Baby powder isn't just for babies anymore. This common beauty product is inexpensive and can replace other household items.

You'll be amazed by all the clever ways you can use this fresh-smelling powder around your home.

Baby powder can thicken and lengthen your eyelashes. After you apply one coat of mascara, take a Q-tip and dab baby powder on your lashes. Brush on one final coat of mascara, and you'll look like you're wearing falsies.

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Whenever your hair is greasy or oily in between showers, baby powder doubles as an excellent dry shampoo. Sprinkle a small amount on your scalp and massage it into your roots. Comb your hair through until the powder is no longer visible. Bonus: This will add an amazing volume to your hair too! 

It also works well as a dry shampoo for your pet's coat.

Apply a little powder to the inside and outside of the stained cloth focusing on the greasy areas. Let the clothing sit for at least an hour to allow the talcum powder to absorb the oil. Rinse the garment and let air dry in the shade.

Sprinkling baby powder on any area of the skin that's wet and sticky with sand works wonders. Talcum powder removes moisture from the skin causing the sand to fall right off. You can also apply it to your sand-covered shoes and shaking them to remove the sand. You should always keep the baby powder in your car or towel bag whenever you're heading to the beach.

On hot summer nights, use baby powder between your bed sheets for a relaxing, soothing, and fresh aroma that will help you sleep better.

You can continuously keep your leather items looking fresh by using baby powder. Apply it to the garment or furniture and rub away with a microfiber cloth.

Applying a little baby powder to the area you want to wax will protect it against the painful burning sensation. It creates a layer that prevents the wax from sticking firmly to the skin leaving it less irritated.

Baby powder is successful in removing pet odors from upholstered furniture and carpets. Sprinkle the powder on the urine-soaked area, wait an hour, and vacuum until the dust is removed.

If your shoes have a foul odor due to sweaty feet, baby powder can save the day. Pour some in each shoe and let them sit overnight. Shake them out, and you'll find they smell just like when you first bought them. Baby powder will also help prevent blisters by rubbing some on the back of your heels.

You can reduce chaffing by directly rubbing the baby powder in between your thighs or other areas of the body that touch each other.

What do you think of these amazing uses for baby powder? Which one will you be trying first? Do you know of any other uses we might have missed out on? Let us know - and pass this list along to others you know who may find this useful too!