Make a Dry Shampoo

Baby powder is perfect for use as a dry shampoo. You just sprinkle it onto your comb and then run the comb through your hair to the roots. It removes oil and grease and makes your hair look freshly washed. Plus, it smells great so your hair will smell freshly washed, too. This works really well for blondes (or greys). If you are a brunette, add just a touch of cocoa powder to the baby powder before combing it through. Redheads can add a bit of cinnamon. Not only will your hair look great, it will smell amazing and stay that way until your next shower.

Remove Sand

If you’re lucky enough to be headed to the beach, be sure to bring along some baby powder. It helps to remove the sand that finds its way onto your clothing and into your car or house after a day at the beach. Just sprinkle a bit of powder over anyone who is covered in sand after your day of fun. The powder will make it much easier to just brush off the sand and you’ll be much happier not having that sandy mess all over your car or your living room.

Remove Grease Stains

Baby powder is great for helping you to keep your favorite clothes looking new by removing grease stains. If you happen to get grease on your clothing, just apply a sprinkling of baby powder to a powder puff or cotton ball and dab at the grease. Rub the powder into the stain really well and then just shake or brush off any powder that is leftover. Repeat until you see that all of the grease has been removed and then launder as normal. The baby powder will bring the grease out of your clothing and keep it from leaving a nasty stain.

Untangle Necklaces

Don’t you just hate it when your favorite necklace gets tangled? Really. It can take forever to get those tangles out, especially from smaller chains and you risk breaking or kinking the chain which renders it un-wearable. The next time you get tangles in your favorite necklaces, reach for the baby powder. Just sprinkle a bit on the chain making sure that it gets into all the little crooks and crevices. The powder will loosen up the knot just a bit, making it much easier for you to get it out without worries of kinks or breaks in the chain.

Ease Waxing Pain

Waxing may be great for removing that unwanted hair but it can leave behind unwanted pain and redness. If you apply just a bit of baby powder before you apply your wax, it will help to make the entire process less painful. The powder absorbs moisture which allows the wax to work better because it will adhere to every single hair. Plus, it protects the skin which leaves it much smoother and less red and painful.

Freshen Shoes

If you or someone in your house tends to have stinky shoes, baby powder can do wonders to eliminate that odor. This is a great trick for new tennis shoes, which normally cause some sort of odor when your feet sweat in them. Just sprinkle a light dusting of baby powder inside all of your shoes that have odor and allow them to sit overnight. In the morning, just shake out the baby powder or you can even leave it in for really bad odors. It will continue to absorb moisture and kill those stubborn odors, leaving your shoes smelling fresher.

Cool Your Sheets

Nice, cool sheets are wonderful but sometimes it’s just so hot that your sheets may feel anything but cool. The answer? Baby powder. If you sprinkle just a bit of baby powder (a very light covering will do it) between your sheets a few minutes before you retire for the night, you’ll enjoy a much cooler night’s sleep. The baby powder cools things down wonderfully and again, it smells heavenly so your dreams will be filled with wonderfulness. This is a great way to freshen up sheets that you haven’t had time to wash and makes a wonderful gift for guests spending the night in your spare room.

Plump Eyelashes

Before you apply mascara, dust just a tiny bit of baby powder on your lashes. The result is plumper lashes that look longer and fuller. While you’re at it, use baby powder to set your makeup. By removing facial oils, baby powder helps to keep your makeup intact all day or all night. And again, it smells amazing so you get that benefit as well. Baby powder can also be mixed with makeup that is a bit too dark. If your contour powder is a shade or two too dark for instance, just mix in a bit of baby powder to lighten it up.

Cool Your Skin

Baby powder is a great aftershave for men and women alike. Not only is it a bit cheaper than some aftershaves, it works great and of course it smells wonderful. After you shave, face or legs, just sprinkle a bit of baby powder onto your freshly shaven area and rub it in just a bit. Baby powder has a natural cooling property which will eliminate any irritation that shaving may have caused and it leaves your skin silky smooth. It’s also perfect for sensitive skin. If you normally experience razor burn due to sensitive skin, the baby powder will help to clear it up and leave your skin much less irritated.

Make Deodorant

You don’t really have to “make” deodorant. If you run out or if over the counter deodorants leave you feeling a bit irritated or red, baby powder is an excellent alternative. You’ve probably heard your grandmother say something about using a powdered deodorant. Well, this is it. You just sprinkle a handful of baby powder into the palm of your hand and rub it into your underarms. It works great to eliminate sweaty odors and baby powder naturally absorbs moisture so it will keep you dry and fresh all day. Did we mention that it also smells amazing?

Freshen Closets

If your closet or your dresser drawers are a bit musty, you can freshen them up with baby powder. You just have to sprinkle a bit into a jar or dish and leave it in your closet or put some in a sachet and place in your dresser. The moisture removing properties of baby powder makes it perfect for keeping closets from smelling musty and you can use it to freshen up your carpets as well. Just sprinkle a light covering on your carpets, let it sit for about fifteen minutes and then vacuum up those odors. This is a great trick for removing musty smells and even tougher odors like cigarette smoke.

Soothe Dry Skin

Baby powder can work much like a moisturizer to help soothe extra dry skin. If you have rough patches on your feet, elbows, or anywhere else, just rub a bit of baby powder into those areas. While it does remove moisture, baby powder on its own is great for helping your skin to feel smoother and less irritated. It’s a great solution for cracked heels and other skin irritations. After all, you use it on your baby so why wouldn’t it be safe for you? Keep it on hand throughout the summer and winter months when your skin tends to get really dried out.