How to make talcum powder for oily skin

Preparation of talcum powder from natural ingredients

Are you tired of oily and itchy skin? Do you ever wish that you could make something AT HOME and not spend hundreds of dollars on cosmetics that just end up damaging your skin? Well, here's the recipe for talcum powder from natural ingredients so that you don't get affected by the side effects of the chemicals. 

Talcum powder keeps the skin soft, cool, and supple. It is the best to use when skin is injured after having cuts and bruises. It reduces friction and helps to diminish rashes and skin cracks. Talcum powder is also beneficial for the skin as it absorbs moisture and oil and helps the skin to keep it clean and dry. Talcum powder, made from natural ingredients, provides more benefits and fewer side effects.

The following ingredients are used to prepare this formulation:

• Cornstarch 
• Oatmeal starch
• Calamine powder
• Lavender oil

Requirements:

Corn starchs, oatmeal starch, calamine powder, lavender oil, bigger, dispensing bottle. 

Procedure:

• Take a clean beaker. 
• Take 1.38gm of cornstarch. 
• Now add 0.569gm of oatmeal starch. 
• Add 0.369gm of calamine powder. 
• Mix all the powders well using a glass rod. 
• Now add 2 to 3 drops of lavender oil and thoroughly mix it. 
• Transfer to a clean small plastic dispensing bottle and label it. 
• Preparation is ready for use.

Uses:

The overall uses of talcum powder are skin protection and soothing, absorbancy, antiperspirant effect, prevents diaper rashes, and it can also be used as a cosmetic.

The individual use of each ingredient is written as following:

Corn Starch

Corn starch is a natural powder enriched with vitamins and minerals that can absorb moisture and may be used as a natural alternative to chemically derived talcum powder. Corn starch is beneficial for cracked skin, and skin breakouts and promotes healthy skin. It makes your skin smooth and silky.

Oatmeal Starch

Oatmeal starch can reduce itching due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It has good emollient properties making it a potential moisturizer for skin as it is rich in proteins and lipids. It is used as a moisture locker, skin protectant, and natural skin cleanser that suits all skin types.

Calamine Powder

It is a mineral of hydrated zinc silicate and is extensively utilized in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations. It is beneficial for acne-prone skin and helps to improve the texture of the skin. It is also found effective as a healing agent for sun-damaged skin. It is ideal for sensitive skin.

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil helps to reduce skin infections and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also acts as a wound-healing agent and has insect-repellant properties. Its aroma gives a calming effect and it is often used in aroma therapy.