talcum powder

Silky body powder

Talcum powder is a fine, soft powder made from the mineral talc, used to absorb moisture and reduce friction on skin.

It's associated with baby care—dusted on infants after bathing—and with personal hygiene generally: She applied talcum powder after her shower.

Often shortened to talc or talcum.

Related

soft · absorbent · hygiene · rashes · silky · silky smooth · diaper · changing table · diaper rash · product recalls · rouge · smooth · cosmetic · fragrant · moisture · delicate · freshness · matte finish

Categories
Opposites
moisture absorption vs. moisture addition

talcum powdermoisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

body lotion · body oil · baby oil · lotion · hydrating cream

texture/form

talcum powderbody wash

Liquid skin cleanser

liquid soap · body lotion · gel · cream · ointment

friction effect

talcum powderrosin

Solidified conifer sap

chalk · pine tar · adhesive

Family

powder, talc, talcum

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G