Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Hi all I have come across some places that say to use corn starch for baby powder. This dries up my baby to much. What eles that is really good can I use? -Sarah -- Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/160 - Release 11/3/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 when I make body powder, my basic recipe is equal parts of corn starch, rice flour, arrowroot powder, and 1/2 part Kaolin clay. HTH Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away Hi all I have come across some places that say to use corn starch for baby powder. This dries up my baby to much. What eles that is really good can I use? -Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 You can just play around, too. I find rice powder too scratchy, I just hate the texture that it gives my powders. I love arrowroot, bentonite clay (just a bit) and colloidal oatmeal. I also use some powdered herbs. I never use cornstarch b/c it can feed yeast which will exacerbate many yeast-related diaper rashes. paula coon wrote: > when I make body powder, my basic recipe is equal parts of corn starch, rice flour, arrowroot powder, and 1/2 part Kaolin clay. > HTH > Paula .......... in Michigan > I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away > > > Hi all > > I have come across some places that say to use corn starch for baby powder. > This dries up my baby to much. What eles that is really good can I use? > > -Sarah > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've discontinued the use of cornstarch in most of my powders, and love to use tapioca instead I find that the tapioca is smoother feeling than the cornstarch. Another benefit is that tapioca doesn't aggravate yeast issues like cornstarch can. The addition of arrowroot and some clays makes a nice combo *Smile* Chris (list mom) Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! - Dr Seuss <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> http://www.alittleolfactory.com > Hi all > > I have come across some places that say to use corn starch for baby powder. > This dries up my baby to much. What eles that is really good can I use? > > -Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Chris, nice to read a post such as this because a baby/body powder was on my agenda. I like the thought of using tapioca in place of the cornstarch and who-hoo I have some on hand. As an aside, I love that Dr. Seuss line. I think I'd like to think like that more often! Sue D. Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote: I've discontinued the use of cornstarch in most of my powders, and love to use tapioca instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'd love to try this out...any suggestions where I can purchase tapioca in bulk at wholesale prices? Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote: I've discontinued the use of cornstarch in most of my powders, and love to use tapioca instead I find that the tapioca is smoother feeling than the cornstarch. Another benefit is that tapioca doesn't aggravate yeast issues like cornstarch can. The addition of arrowroot and some clays makes a nice combo *Smile* Chris (list mom) Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! - Dr Seuss <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> http://www.alittleolfactory.com > Hi all > > I have come across some places that say to use corn starch for baby powder. > This dries up my baby to much. What eles that is really good can I use? > > -Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Macha - Try Asian grocery stores. I get it for 59 cents a pound. Namaste, Lynette Terralyn - Bath, Body, Spirit Reading Terminal Market Philadelphia, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thank you! LYNETTE MANTEAU <terralyn27 wrote: Macha - Try Asian grocery stores. I get it for 59 cents a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 At 07:28 PM 2/7/2006, you wrote: >I'd love to try this out...any suggestions where I can purchase tapioca in >bulk at wholesale prices? you might look for " natrasorb " it's tapioca starch. Not sure how much you are looking for???? Over 10 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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