Babybird

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Cornstarch

Diaper Rashto sooth powder their bottoms with cornstarch after each diaper change. To protect add ½ cup cornstarch to their bathwater

Sunburn to sooth, mix 1 cup cornstarch into warm bath water Soak for 20-30 minutes

Burns to sooth mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon baking soda in 8 cups warm water. Dip a soft cloth or gauze into the mixture and place on skin. Allow it to remain on burn for 20-30 minutes

Face to control oil, dust your face with a small amount of cornstarch

Face to clean, heat 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons glycerin and ½ cup water in a double boiler. Heat until the mixture is thick and clear. Use in place of soap.

Face for a facial mix together ½ cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 egg white until smooth Apply mixture to face and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes Rinse

Hair to clean hair between shampooing, sprinkle hair with and comb good for elderly between wash so is baby powder

cornstarch to absorb oil Brush hair to remove cornstarch. Powder to make a scented body powder, fill a container with cornstarch and add a ferv drops of your favorite scented oil Shake well to mix

Skin to relieve ritations from bug bites, poison ivy and rashes, make a thick paste using cornstarch and water Apply to affected area

Skin to prevent chaffing, dust area with cornstarch Underarms to eliminate odor, rub underarms with rubbing alcohol then dust with cornstarch

Feet to reduce itching from athletes foot sprinkle cornstarch in your shoes and on your feet.
 

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