Humidity can make hair sticky, frizzy and unkempt, and no styling left in place, which makes most of us turn to dry shampoo.
However, many women have found a suitable alternative to the expensive dry shampoo, baby powder, which is more like a powder, soft and lightweight, and does pretty much the same job. However, is it okay to use baby powder as an alternative to dry shampoo?
What is dry shampoo?
Dry shampoo is used by most women due to their busy schedules, and in most cases women cannot wash their hair with water every day.
These powder-based shampoos are alcohol- and starch-based products that absorb excess oil from the scalp that is secreted by the sebaceous glands of the scalp, and these days even celebrities endorse these brands so people buy them even though they are expensive.
Since there is a lack of cheaper alternatives available, people use baby powder as a dry shampoo, however it is recommended to use products that are designed and approved for use on the scalp, as baby products are not designed for hair.
There are many hair problems that young people can face, so it is suggested not to use this alternative as it can turn out to be harmful in the long run.
Although baby powder works like a dry shampoo, there are some disadvantages as follows:
The formula for baby powder is different from that of dry shampoo.
Baby powder contains talc and some mineral oils that are not good for the scalp.
Some talcum powder may contain sulfur or artificial fragrance, which can turn out to be very harmful to the scalp.
Women who suffer from acne, seborrheic dermatitis or any other condition of the face and scalp should not resort to baby powder, as it may exacerbate problems and cause hair loss and itching as well.
