Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - November 12, 2023
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months agoTechnically, talc absorbs moisture. I think barbers use it more as a “finish”. After a very close shave, the skin can be shiny. A thin invisible layer of talc adds a velvety feel to BBS and removes the shine. [ A while back, Amazon decided I should buy some, so I did :) ] I use a tiny travel brush to apply the talc.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Welp, I guess that’s one more thing for the to-try list 🙂
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
There’s some ridicule that may accompany talc. When used properly, others can’t see it, however, my wife pointed out that it is akin to baby powder. She is amused that, having dealt with all the diaper changing of twin babies [yes, I have changed a lot of diapers], I’m willing to use “baby powder” again.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
I’m also the designated diaper changer of the family, but baby powder isn’t a thing (anymore?) here. Not sure whether it’s more cultural or a result of the asbestos-in-baby-powder scandals, but pediatricians warn against it.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Interesting how these things emerge. The FDA (American - so there might be trust issues) tested baby powder products multiple times and found no asbestos IIRC. When our kids were in diapers the big concern was zillions of disposable diapers in landfills. Of course that was more than 30 years ago and the half-life of a disposable diaper is about 500 years. [ I’m making that up. Don’t really know how long it takes for diaper to degrade. ]