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Niche Topics (Beauty and Wellness) is all about a natural approach to healthy skin, hair and nails. You'll love our collection of organic homemade beauty, bath and body treatment recipes using natural ingredients that nourish, pamper, cleanse and protect your skin. Harness the healing powers of Mother Nature's bounty to make yourself beautiful naturally.
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By Tiffany Moore
Talc comes to mind when we think about body powder or baby powder. Although inexpensive,
concerns have been raised about the long-
Talcum powder consists of zinc stearate and a variety of silicates, all of which
are finely ground. These small particles are easily carried in the air, and quickly
inhaled. Inhalation of talcum powder can be life-
Thankfully, there are safe alternatives to using talcum powder. I've compiled a list of my favorite base powder choices, and all are excellent substitute for talc as dusting powder – light, soft and absorbent. Your skin will feel delightfully smooth and silky all day, with a lovely floral fragrance.
Safe Natural Non-Toxic Talc Substitutes
1. arrowroot powder
2. chickpea powder
3. baking soda
4. corn flour
5. cornstarch
6. rice flour
7. oat flour
8. French green clay, finely ground
9. white clay, finely ground
10. powdered calendula blossoms
11. powdered lavender buds
12. powdered rose petals
13. powdered chamomile flowers
14. powdered neem herbs
Arrowroot powder, chickpea powder, baking soda, corn flour, cornstarch, rice flour, and oat flour are available at your local grocery store.
French green clay, white clay, calendula blossoms, lavender buds, rose petals, and neem herbs may be purchased at most herbal shops locally or online. You can also find them in stores where natural ingredients are sold.
How to make homemade natural body powder
You can use the natural talc substitute alone or in combination in place of talcum powder.
Once you have picked the powders that you want to use, mix them together in small bowl to blend well. Transfer to a resealable container. Use it like any normal body powder or baby powder.
You may also want to add a fragrance oil of your choice. For example, a few drops of lavender and neroli essential oils to rice flour base powder.
With these natural talc-
14 Natural Talcum Powder Alternatives
Homemade Talc Free Body Powder
Natural mild talcum bath powder with a delicate fragrance that leaves your skin fresh, silky smooth and dry all day. Great for kids too!
Natural Lavender Body Powder Recipe
Light floral-
Rosemary and Thyme Bath Powder Recipe
With its invigorating herbal scent from rosemary and thyme, and antibacterial properties, this natural homemade dusting powder appeals to both men and women.
Homemade Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Mild and natural antiseptic hand wash that can also be used as a body wash to heal and prevent dermatitis as well as back acne.
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