Natural, Cornstarch based Dusting Powders for a Breezy Summer

The application of a Dusting Powder, has been a staple in Indian household beauty rituals since the beginning of time. This was typically a homemade concoction of a natural skin powder such as corn-starch or arrowroot, combined with sun-dried powders of fragrant flowers and herbs to obtain a silky smooth texture and refreshingly pleasant fragrance that tackles the heat of the Summer.

These natural Dusting Powders were used for skin smoothening, to cool down but also to soothe a baby’s diaper rash – baby powder or antibacterial powder is well known and used even today for its moisture absorbing and cooling properties. However, most of the scented dusting powders available in the market today contain a common ingredient, i.e. talc which is used to further refine the texture and consistency of the powder to make more appealing.

Is Talc powder safe to use?

Talc is a silicone based mineral, which can adversely affect the skin and health by causing inflammation, redness, and in worse cases can lead to chronic skin related diseases, as dangerous as cancer. Studies have shown that if a talc based baby powder is applied to an open wound, the harmful particles present in talc can enter the blood stream, leading to serious skin infections. It is therefore important to choose from talc-free dusting powder variants, which use natural alternatives to talc in their formulations.

 Is there a safe alternative to Talc?

A safer alternative to Talcum powder, arrowroot or more commonly known as Cornstarch based dusting powder is rich in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe irritated skin, cool the mind, and refresh the body, whilst not harming the skin. At Forest Essentials, we use this lightweight, moisture absorbing powder, which has been used in homemade concoctions by Indians since the ancient times. This Cornstarch based dusting powder is light in texture, highly absorbent, and soaks excess oil or sebum from the skin and leaves it as soft and supple as a baby’s!

The 100% natural Forest Essentials Silken Dusting Powder collection, does not use talc and is safe to use. These are infused with a rich emollient, Kokum Butter which provides the silken texture to these powders. A wonder ingredient, Cornstarch works as a carrier for other active ingredients to penetrate into the skin; thereby providing intense nourishment from within, while making skin soft and blemish-free naturally. As the base of Cornstarch does not have any fragrance of its own, these are powders are each blended with potent essential oils of delicately scented flowers, that provide captivating and refreshing aromas when applied to the skin.

So if you’re still wondering is Cornstarch better than Talc? The answer is yes, it is a much safer and highly effective alternative to use as an Ayurvedic Dusting Powder.

What Are The Forest Essentials Dusting Powder Variants?

Choose from variants which use voluptuous Red Roses from Kannauj, alluring Nargis flowers from Kashmir, Green Tea from Darjeeling with smoky Oudh oil, and warm Vanilla from Coorg along with rich extracts of succulent golden Honey from Mashobra. The infusion of these floral and musky fragrances leave the skin lightly scented for hours. These highly absorbent concoctions make for a refreshing perfumed dusting powder, ideal for everyday use, which sprinkle on the skin like a touch of a feather.

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How To Use Dusting Powders?

Layer on your favourite bath and body care products by Forest Essentials by selecting complimenting fragrances.

Step 1: Begin with a warm oil massage using one of our Coldpressed Oils to firm and tone the body’s muscles. Keep the oil on for at least 15-20 minutes or as long as possible.

Step 2: Enter the bath or shower and cleanse with the Forest Essentials Silkening Shower Wash.

Step 3: After cleansing, towel dry the skin and sprinkle the Forest Essentials Silkening Dusting Powder

Step 4: End with a spritz of a Body Mist or Perfume.

Not sure which fragrances are recommended to be paired? Choose from our expert curated rituals with Dusting Powders:

1. Relaxing & Purifying Body Care Layering Ritual

A relaxing bath & body care layering routine infused with the fresh and smoky fragrance of Green Tea and Oudh as well as cooling and purifying Chandan and Camphor.

2. Energising Bath & Body Care Layering Ritual

A silkening bath & body care layering routine infused with the sweet and delicate fragrances of Honey, Vanilla, Apricot and Ginger.

3. Indian Rose Bath & Body Care Layering Ritual

A nourishing bath & body care layering routine infused with the deeply evocative fragrance of the voluptuous Indian Rose.

4. Summer Layering Bath & Body Care Layering Ritual

Breeze through Summer, clean, cool and refreshed with this nourishing, fragrant bath & body care routine, layering fragrances of Motia (Jasmine), Loban, and Nargis.