Can talcum powder treat acne?

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1. A few details about the composition of the powder

The main ingredient of most baby powders is finely ground talcum powder. In addition, talcum powder also contains zinc salts, calcium salts, magnesium silicates, flavorings and some other ingredients depending on the manufacturer. In particular, the ingredient magnesium silicate is the main active ingredient that creates the water-absorbing function, so when applying baby powder on the skin, it will feel dry immediately.
Talc powder is a highly hygroscopic ingredient, when applied to areas prone to moisture such as armpits, groin or areas with folds on the body, it will help limit and prevent diaper rash, heat rash, and redness. ...
Because of the basic and benign ingredients, talcum powder is also used by adults for other purposes such as cleaning the house, eliminating odors and even beautifying...

2. Can talcum powder treat acne?

Acne talcum powder is trusted by many women because talcum powder has oil-control properties, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation quickly. According to experience, every time you have acne, apply a little talcum powder on the red acne-prone skin, talcum powder will help the acne head dry faster, and at the same time help reduce swelling caused by acne. In addition, talcum powder when applied to the face or other skin areas also helps to unclog pores, preventing acne from appearing.
However, the method of treating acne with talcum powder in fact only stops at the level of experience shared by many people, there are no studies or reports to confirm the effectiveness of talcum powder in treating acne. acne treatment. Although talcum powder contains ingredients that help absorb oil, absorb water and limit skin swelling caused by heat rash, but in case the acne is festering, the acne has molded and formed an open wound, the use of talcum powder Directly on the acne can potentially lead to skin infections.
On the other hand, talcum powder has a powder form, so when used too much, it can easily clog pores, then it is uncertain about the effect of treating or preventing acne, but this can be the cause of acne. boil.
Therefore, dermatologists often recommend that when the skin is red, swollen, and red, absolutely should not use any cosmetics on the face, even baby powder.
In short, talcum powder can be effective when you use it to treat mild acne (such as blackheads, bran acne), but for inflammatory acne, dermatologists recommend not talcum powder should be used because for this condition, talcum powder cannot replace specific acne medications or creams containing anti-inflammatory and antibacterial active ingredients.

3. How to use talcum powder to treat blackheads and acne

As mentioned, baby powder has the ability to control sebum very well, this is a premise to help reduce the appearance of acne. On the other hand, baby powder is usually safe for skin, including baby skin, due to the relatively benign ingredient list. However, for overly sensitive skin, talcum powder can still cause irritation when applied, so in general talcum powder is only suitable for oily skin.
To use talcum powder to treat blackheads or acne bran, we need to choose a talcum powder of clear origin, certified to be safe for the skin, it is best to buy a type for children. Here are the steps to treat acne with talcum powder:
Mix talcum powder and water in the ratio of 1 talcum powder to 2 water (ratio 1:2), then mix well until the mixture is smooth. Wash your face thoroughly and apply the mixture just mixed on the face in an anti-clockwise direction, gently massage for 5 minutes, then apply another layer of powder on 1 more time. Wash your face with warm water, then use a small ice cube wrapped in a soft towel to wash your face again to help shrink pores. This method can be done every day, but it should be noted that you should only massage gently to avoid causing damage to the skin, making acne worse.
Do not use this method if the skin is suffering from pus-filled blisters, should not be used on dry skin because talcum powder can cause the skin to become cracked and itchy by absorbing all the moisture. Oily skin and combination skin are the most suitable skin types to apply the acne treatment method.
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