What are the main uses of prickly heat powder? How to use prickly heat powder?

Infants and young children are usually prone to problems, because the baby is usually not very good in its own body immunity, and the skin is still very delicate, it is easy to be infected by germs, in the summer, the baby will also have prickly heat, at this time, prickly heat powder is prepared by many families, so, what are the main uses of prickly heat powder? What should I do if my baby is constipated?

1. What is the main use of prickly heat powder?

1. Prickly heat powder≠ talcum powder

In summer, talcum powder and prickly heat powder have become "hot goods", as a common item to be in close contact with the baby's delicate skin, how much do mothers know about talcum powder and prickly heat powder? Are they the same thing, and what are the differences?

The raw materials of prickly heat powder mainly include talcum powder, spices, sublimated sulfur, menthol, zinc oxide, thymol and salicylic acid. The main ingredients of talcum powder are talcum powder (or corn flour), boric acid, magnesium carbonate and spices. The main difference between them is that prickly heat powder contains menthol, salicylic acid, while talcum powder does not; The boric acid contained in talcum powder is forbidden in prickly heat powder.

Second, talcum powder is less irritating

Some chemical ingredients contained in talcum powder and prickly heat powder have a certain irritating effect on the skin, such as menthol and salicylic acid in prickly heat powder. Compared with the ingredients of the two, talcum powder has less menthol and other ingredients than prickly heat powder, which also means that the irritation of talcum powder to baby's skin is correspondingly reduced.

Third, the effect is not the same

Prickly heat powder and talcum powder have different raw materials, which naturally bring different effects. Talcum powder and prickly heat powder have a similar effect, both have the effect of cooling the skin and absorbing sweat, but there are also differences.

1. Talcum powder is more focused on keeping it fresh

Talcum powder is mainly used to absorb sweat and keep your baby's skin dry. However, compared with prickly heat powder, talcum powder lacks more targeted effects on the prevention and treatment of prickly heat, such as itching, disinfection, and sterilization. There are 3 types of baby powders with different ingredients on the market, with talcum powder as the main raw material and plants (corn flour, pine pollen) as the main raw material.

2. Prickly heat powder can be anti-inflammatory and sterilizable

The main functions of prickly heat powder are anti-itching, anti-inflammatory, sterilization, prevention of prickly heat and inhibition of prickly heat regeneration. If you want to better prevent prickly heat, the effect of using prickly heat powder will be better.

4. Precautions for using talcum powder or prickly heat powder

1. Male and female BBs should be used separately

Prickly heat powder and talcum powder contain talcum powder, which has a certain stimulating effect, for baby girls, it is best not to pounce on the inner thighs, outer female private parts, lower abdomen, etc. It has been reported in the media that women have a 3.88-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer when they use talcum powder for a long time. Because the woman's pelvis is connected to the outside world, dust and particles in the external environment can enter the abdominal cavity through the vulva, female private parts, cervix, uterine cavity, and open fallopian tubes, and attach to the surface of the ovary, which will stimulate the proliferation of ovarian epithelial cells, and then induce ovarian cancer.

2. Do not use damaged parts

Even though the national standard strictly controls the content of ingredients in talcum powder and prickly heat powder, some of them still have a certain stimulating effect on the baby's delicate skin. If your baby's skin is broken, it should not be used again.

3. Cleanse skin before use

When using talcum powder or prickly heat powder, the baby's skin must be cleaned first. The mixture of powder and sweat can cause clumping, and rubbing can easily break the skin or cause redness. In addition, it is recommended to use products that use corn flour or pine pollen as raw materials.

4. Apply to prone areas

When using, gently sprinkle the baby's whole body (wrap cotton with powder puff or gauze), especially on key parts, such as buttocks, armpits, leg sockets, neck, etc.; Moreover, when spraying powder, the folds need to be pulled apart, and the amount should not be too much each time.

5. Choose baby-specific products

There are differences in the composition and dosage of talcum powder and prickly heat powder for adults and infants, so be sure to choose the baby-specific ones. Some babies are more sensitive to prickly heat powder or talcum powder. Moms can try it out when they buy it

Editor's reminder: It should be noted that the role of prickly heat powder is to prevent the baby from having prickly heat, if the baby has grown prickly heat, you can no longer apply prickly heat powder or talcum powder, so as not to increase the dirt of the pores. In addition, if it is a born baby, it is not recommended to use prickly heat powder, you can choose a less irritating talcum powder.