Can you use Caldesene powder on broken skin?

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asked May 31, 2023 in Body/Skin by stone9867 (960 points)
Can you use Caldesene powder on broken skin?

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answered May 31, 2023 by cabbagehead (14,610 points)
Caldesene powder cannot and should not be used on broken or damaged skin as it could irritate the wound and lead to infection.

Caldesene Adult Powder protects skin against irritation and body odor caused by common bacteria and fungi especially in delicate skin folds. Caldesene is a medicated powder that can be used for the prevention and treatment of prickly heat and chafing.

Adults can use caldesene powder.

Caldesene powder is safe and effective for both babies and adults to use.

Caldesene powder is safe for newborns and babies and is a gentle powder that is recognized as being safe and effective by mothers and doctors for treatment of diaper rash as well as prickly heat rash and chafing.

Caldesene is for external use only and should not be used on damaged skin.

At the same time, it is necessary to use Caldesene carefully, avoiding contact with eyes and face by keeping the powder away from the child's face, avoiding inhalation to keep the child safe.

Cornstarch is better than baby powder and safer as well.

Cornstarch is great at absorbing moisture and has the same feel as talcum and baby powder.

Baby powder does not still have talcum in it as baby powder no longer uses talcum or talc in the ingredients as it was found to contain a cancerous mineral that irritates tissue linings years after it enters the body.

Talcum-based baby powder is made from the mineral talc, which contains mostly the elements magnesium, silicon and oxygen.

It absorbs moisture and reduces skin-on-skin friction, which may help prevent rashes, including diaper rash.

That's why for many years, it was a staple on changing tables.

Adults can use baby powder.

Baby powder is not just for babies or toddlers and it also states on the baby powder bottle that baby powder can be used by adults for chafing and other skin irritation and to absorb moisture.

You can also use baby powder in your shoes to absorb sweat and protect your feet from rashes.

The safest body powder to use is Burt's Bees Baby Bees Dusting Powder and Nature's Baby Organics Silky dusting powder.

Other safest body powders to use are.

Nutribiotic Natural Body & Foot Powder.
Farmaesthetics High Cotton Body Dust.
Lush Silky Underwear Dusting Powder.
The Honest Company Organic Baby Powder.
Little Body Powder.
Gold Bond Ultimate Comfort Body Powder.

Some talc may contain the known carcinogen asbestos, therefore it should be avoided in powders and other personal care products, unless it is known to be asbestos-free.

Even asbestos-free talc should be avoided in the pelvic areas.

There is no research proving whether talc-free powder is safe or dangerous to use.

However, the most significant benefit of using talc-free powders is that you can be sure the product you are using does not contain asbestos.

Some of the best body powders to use are.

Lady Anti Monkey Butt Anti Friction Powder With Calamine.
Woods of Windsor White Jasmine Dusting Powder.
Summer's Eve Island Splash Body Powder.
Ora's Amazing Herbal Pure And Simple Body Powder.

Powders that do not contain talc include.

Cornstarch.
Baking soda.
Tapioca starch.
Arrowroot starch.
Kaolin clay.
Rice starch.
Oat flour blends.
Ponds Magic Talc.

Talc powder, when used in larger amounts, will still absorb moisture, but can become cakey.

This leaves your skin feeling heavy.

The talc-free options will still get rid of moisture, but will leave your skin refreshed and feeling fine.

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