2. Get rid of pesky ants in the house - Did you know, ants hate baby powder? For some reason, it's true! And the good news, is that it is safe to use around kiddos, instead of harsh ant spray. Sometimes those little "sugar ants" find their way into our kitchen window to our sink. Sprinkle baby powder on their trail....and they are gone!
3. Decrease grease in your hair - simple "dry shampoo"! I recommend putting it in the palm of your hands, and then finger combing through your hair, instead of dumping the bottle of baby powder upside down on your head! They always say washing your hair every day is not good...now, you don't have to!
4. Grease splatters (on counters and clothing) - one of my least favorite things to cook, but favorite thing to eat...BACON. It splatters everywhere! Counters, stove and clothing. And the grease stinks! So...I grab my bottle of baby powder and sprinkle it on the counters...wipes right up! Also, for grease splatters on clothing, sprinkle it on, rub it in and repeat until you don't see the grease spot anymore. (This does NOT take the place of washing your clothing after getting grease on you! This method "soaks" up the grease until you can get it in the washer!!)
5. Freshen mattresses between changing sheets - Next time you change our your bedding, sprinkle baby powder on your mattress! Soaks up odors, freshens the mattress and will actually make your fitted sheet feel cooler when you get in your bed!
6. Squeaky floor boards - This one sounds weird, and I wasn't so sure when I first read it on the internet, but it works! Squeaky floors? Sprinkle baby powder down and sweep or brush into the cracks of the area it is squeaking. Taa-daa! No more squeaks! Weird, huh??
7. Setting make-up - Baby powder makes your skin super soft! I am not one to wear a lot of make-up...actually, most days I wear none at all. But, when I do, I wear foundation, blush, mascara (see tip #10!!) and baby powder! Lightly sprinkle baby powder into the palms of your hands and rub together, then rub over your foundation and blush. This acts as a setter for your make-up! Also, absorbs any grease during the day!
8. Heat rashes/diaper rashes - This is the obvious use for baby powder! I learned the hard way, that every diaper change should be finished off with a sprinkle of baby powder! If your little one already has a rash...go for Pure Cornstarch baby powder! Clears it up in just a few uses. I use the Pure Cornstarch to PREVENT a diaper rash as well. (My youngest daughter is 6 months old and has never had a diaper rash!)
9. Socks/shoes/gym bags - Maybe another obvious use. Sprinkle some in your shoes and socks for a quick refresher. Also great in the bottom of gym and diaper bags! Helps keep odor at bay! AND, sprinkle some in your slippers, so when you get out of the shower and slip into slippers, the powder helps soothe and smooth your feet!
10. Thicker lashes - YES! Most women long for those "movie star" lashes, but don't want to deal with false lashes! I read this one online and thought to myself "NO WAY...". But YES, it works! You need an extra lash brush for this "trick", so be prepared! Apply your mascara, then sprinkle some powder in your hand...run a lash brush through it and apply to your still damp lashes. Allow to dry, then repeat a layer of mascara. Continue this until you have reached your desired thickness.
So there you have it! My favorite uses for Baby Powder!!!!
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