Baby Powder - Thoughts?

[scruffyv]

Gold Bond or J&J-- I vary it depending on what I have at hand. I have been doing it for years. Seems also to reduce itch in that area, and help get the area completely dry after a shower-- without doing it, when I put on my skivvies I am still slightly damp down there. TMI but you asked. For those of you who don't, are you REALLY dry after your shower when you get dressed?

[crackstar]

I know that baby powder's a great thing, but it chokes me, and leaves me wheezing for hours.

Jeff

[LorenzoJunkie]

I agree with Joe. I use the Pinaud Clubman Talc for this purpose and it works great, with a much manlier scent than baby powder. Balla is overpriced IMHO.

Tony

[TraderJoe]

I just picked up some Mysore Sandal Talc. Great stuff, scent is long lasting

They also have bath soaps available

[Baloosh]

I just picked up some Mysore Sandal Talc. Great stuff, scent is long lasting

They also have bath soaps available

Joe,

Where did you get the Mysore Sandal Talc? Got a link?

[Dinder1]

Joe,

Where did you get the Mysore Sandal Talc? Got a link?

Jason, I have this same talc, I purchased it at a local Indian market...try the soap as well, it is really nice stuff.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Joe,

Where did you get the Mysore Sandal Talc? Got a link?

Got mine at a brick&mortar also (Merz Apothecary in chicago)

doing a quick google search, I found this, but the price + shipping is high as I only paid 6 bux.

Here's the Mysore Sandal official site

[T Hild]

Does anyone know if Caswell-Massey or Borotalco provide the same cooling effects of Gold Bond? I like the added tingle from Gold Bond but it has a medicinal smell. They list a lot of brands on www.bondyourboys.com but they don't have many details about the individual brands. It says that they are going to have product reviews in the near future though.

[TraderJoe]

Does anyone know if Caswell-Massey or Borotalco provide the same cooling effects of Gold Bond? I like the added tingle from Gold Bond but it has a medicinal smell. They list a lot of brands on www.bondyourboys.com but they don't have many details about the individual brands. It says that they are going to have product reviews in the near future though.

I've tried the CM Aura of Patchouli. Its quite nice, and has a good scent....but does not have cooling effect similar to that of Gold Bond.

I've seen Bortalco, and it also does not seem to contain "cooling" ingredients.

[T Hild]

I've tried the CM Aura of Patchouli. Its quite nice, and has a good scent....but does not have cooling effect similar to that of Gold Bond.

I've seen Bortalco, and it also does not seem to contain "cooling" ingredients.

Thanks! I may give it a try but I'll probably stick with Gold Bond in the Green Bottle.

[BarryR]

I make my own powder by mixing two parts corn starch to one part baking soda and adding a few drops of my favorite EO. The corn starch keeps you dry while the baking soda and EO keeps you fresh.

Shane

FYI: Cornstarch is yeast food. I would not recommend using it on skin. In the 'wound care' community we always tell people not to.

[ratcheer]

I like to use the mentholated powders under my arms and on my crotch in the warm months. I prefer Gold Bond but Mennen will do.

Tim

[btisko]

Pinaud Clubman is good also. Especially in the warmer climates.

Kyle recommended I get some Talc for my neck, because my collar rubbed the neck and I became irritated all over. I bought pinaud Clubman and I love it. The talc saved me and, I guess I will have to try the "downstairs" application to see how it goes.

[Labarum]

Baby powder? Depends on the circumstances. If I am not getting dressed immediately it is not so important - I can dry off naturally, and if I am wearing loose clothes and/or going commando, I probably wont bother; but if I am wearing briefs and low rise, close cut trousers (pants as you quaintly say in US) I will always use powder.

I always use powder before donning my lycra cycling shorts.

I always use basic unscented powder labelled "Baby" or "Family" - I can't be fussed with expensive scented stuff.

[bishop]

I just picked up some Burt's Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder. So far, so good - but I won't be able to do a full review until I get into some sweaty situations.

[F16WarBird]

I always use J&J baby powder on the boys after I shower. It keeps them dry and prevents chafing.

If I'm wearing a kilt, I use bodyglide. That prevents chafing.

[Magnulus]

Riding a scooter in 90+ degrees, I've learned to dress for the weather under my riding gear. That means usually I'm wearing moisture wicking fabrics if possible, and now days I always wear moisture wicking underwear from Sierra Trading Post. It works pretty good, though doesn't seem to hold up quite as well as cotton underwear. Cotton underwear draws damp fast, if you weat it, you might consider changing underwear twice a day if it bugs you. Just a thought. Cotton sucks, it just tends to turn mushy, doesn't breath all that much, and it is like wearing a wet T-shirt, literally.

I also have moisture wicking socks. They work great even under boots that don't breath much. They have silver threads, occasionally I find them at Wal-Mart or K-Mart under the Jerzee brand name. Hard to find though, I'll have to search for an online alternative.

[rtaylor61]

Clubman Talc and J&J Lavender Baby Powder.

Randy

[BrewShaver]

Gold Bond from the giant warehouse-store yellow bottle. That container also serves to hide a decent volume of shaving stuff!

Only a little bit during the winters; summertime, I use it ankle-shoulder.

After a long hot day, it's nice not to be sticky and sweaty-nasty at the end.

[rsober]

Gold Bond is the way to go...especially if you are going to be in the car or on a flight for a long time.