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Reckon you don’t wash your make-up brushes regularly enough?
by Natalie Hemengül
5 reasons why talcum powder isn’t pointless
14.3.2024
Translation: Megan Cornish
Talcum powder belongs in every household, whether you have children or not. I’m just going to say that now. Because the white stuff is an unexpected and reliable aid in many situations.
If olive oil is made from olives, what is baby powder made of? To give a very dry answer to this funny question, it usually and mainly consists of the mineral talc, which when powdered is known as talcum. You apply it to your baby’s bum so that it stays as dry, soft and smooth as…well, a baby's bum.
It’s versatile
So far, so obvious. But did you know that talcum powder is for much more than just your baby’s bum? Here are five alternative uses:
4. Fluttering eyelashes
In general, talcum powder seems to be a legitimate make-up tool. It can make both your eyelashes and brows appear thick and full. Simply put some on your eyebrows and brush it in. Apply mascara to your eyelashes, then cover them with a layer of talcum powder, for example with a cotton bud. Finally, apply some more mascara, et voilà.
Budget resources for (almost) everything
These are just a few examples of the versatile uses of talcum powder. Among other things, it’s said to help against spots and razor burn and ensure long-lasting lipstick.
Personally, I always use the magic powder in early summer when setting up our pool in the garden. Before we put the poles through the loops on the edge of the pool, we sprinkle them generously with talcum powder. So far, we have been able to pull them out every autumn without any problems.
The dark side of baby powder?
«Yes, but…» I can almost hear your objection. In fact, talcum powder’s image isn’t as pristine as it seems. One or two stains have developed in recent years. I’m aware of this and definitely don’t want to withhold it from you. My research is in full swing, so you’ll soon be able to read about the potentially dark side of baby powder here.
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I'm a full-blooded dad and husband, part-time nerd and chicken farmer, cat tamer and animal lover. I would like to know everything and yet I know nothing. I know even less, but I learn something new every day. What I am good at is dealing with words, spoken and written. And I get to prove that here.
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