Absorbent powder
A fine drying powder for sweaty skin folds, feet, and other places that stay damp. Many are talc-free.
Why it helps
It soaks up sweat and cuts down on rubbing so skin stays drier and more comfortable. Keeping folds dry helps prevent chafing and the soggy, broken-down skin (maceration) that lets germs grow.
Look for
- Talc-free formulas
- Fragrance-free
- Fine texture that does not clump
- Shaker or pump that keeps dust low
- Medicated versions only if a clinician advises it
Avoid
- Talc products you could breathe in as dust
- Powder packed onto wet, raw, or open skin
- Heavily scented body powders
Caution
Never shake powder near the face, and keep it away from babies' faces, because inhaling fine powder can hurt the lungs.
Worth asking a clinician about
Medicated powders, such as antifungal ones, are best used when a clinician has confirmed what the rash is.
Products
Zeasorb
Excess Moisture Control Super Absorbent Foot & Body Powder
Price: low price · Face and body
A talc-free, non-medicated absorbent powder for feet and body, made with cornstarch and tricalcium phosphate.
- Talc free
Anti Monkey Butt
Baby Anti Friction Powder
Price: low price · Face and body
A talc-free body powder made with cornstarch and calamine, marketed for babies and chafing-prone skin.
- Talc free
Gold Bond
Medicated Extra Strength Body Powder
Price: low price · Face and body
A talc-free, cornstarch-based body powder that contains menthol as its active ingredient.
- Talc free
Gold Bond
Men's Essentials Body Powder - Refresh 360° Scent
Price: low price · For body
A talc-free, scented body powder with a cornstarch base and menthol.
- Talc free
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