Baby powder.

Newsgroups: alt.folklore.herbs
Subject: Re: Anyone know where we can get talc we can scent ourselves?
From: Deb Skinner <deb.mtjeff.com>
Date: 28 Jan 1997 07:48:29 GMT

>Hi, sorry if this is on the edge of "on topic" but we figured people here would know and we've tried almost everywhere. My girlfriend is into herbs/aromatherapy and hates the perfumy smell of scented baby powder. Does anyone know where we can obtain pure talc which she can scent herself?

Even better--Mountain Rose Herbs makes a body powder made up of mineral clay, arrowroot powder, and corn powder (essential oils optional). They also make one for baby that has a few more things in it. Talc can clog pores and rather defeat the purpose of the powder. I have been using this blend for about 6-7 years now and am very happy with it. Actually I'm happy with everything I've bought from them.

Just a happy customer
Deb

From: nitcha.wolfenet.com (Natalie McNair-Huff)

>Hi, sorry if this is on the edge of "on topic" but we figured people here would know and we've tried almost everywhere.

Instead of talk try combining corn starch and baking soda. Very smooth and absorbant. Also helps combat BO and great for diaper rash/shafing since it doesn't matt as much when exposed to moisture like talc can. Also talc can cause respiratory problems in infants and some adults as well as clog pores.

I just bought powder from aroma vera that contains cornstarch, powdered sandalwood, sandalwood fragrance and vanilla absolute.

You can make your own by powdering fragrant herbs/petals (rose, lavender, jasmine, orange blossom, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, etc) in a spice grinder or mortor and pestle. Then mixing the herbs with cornstarch/soda and a few drops of essential oil.