Baby powder

Johnson's baby powder made from talc in an old tin with a shaker on top
Traditional container for baby powder and puff in South India, made of silver
Baby powder might be applied after changing a diaper and cleaning the baby.

Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash and for cosmetic uses. It may be composed of talc (in which case it is also called talcum powder), corn starch or potato starch.[1] It may contain additional ingredients such as fragrances. Baby powder can also be used as a dry shampoo, cleaning agent (to remove grease stains), and air freshener.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Aldri mer sår babyhud". HOFF Potetmel (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  2. ^ "20 Brilliant Uses for Baby Powder You've Never Considered". DIY & Crafts. 2014-07-14. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  3. ^ Peter, Richard. "Talcum Powder". Retrieved 25 June 2023.