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9 uses for marshmallow powder
Marshmallow powder is THE powder you need! No, we're not talking about that sweet candy you toast around a fire. Marshmallow is a well-known member of the Malvaceae family, growing wild all over Europe. It' i a plant that anyone can pick in the wild, and it is just as useful in cosmetics as it is in food.
Indeed, Marshmallow has traditionally been used for its anti-inflammatory properties, in infusions, and even as it is, given to children to chew on to relieve teething troubles. It is also said to be delicious fried!
Did you know that marshmallow extract is listed by the WHO for the care of dry skin and wounds?
It is also very popular for hair, as it has sheathing and smoothing properties. This powder adds volume to hair, detangles gently, and also reduces frizz.
In this post, we've put together a few minute uses for Marshmallow powder:
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1) Mask for fragile skin
Marshmallow powder is a real treat for fragile skin. You can make masks by adding the powder to your usual mask, or by simply mixing the powder with water. You can also add the oil of your choice, but only in very small quantities, as the powder has a gelling texture and is insoluble in oil.
2) Adding marshmallow powder to vegetable hair color to facilitate detangling
If you're used to coloring your hair with vegetable dyes (such as henna), you can add marshmallow powder to your coloring to make detangling easier!
3) Curl refresher spray
Its sheathing and detangling action makes it the most popular powder for curly, frizzy and frizzy hair. It replaces silicone to bring shine and suppleness to your curls. You can use it as a curl-refreshing spray every morning to revive your curls.
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4) Shampoo powder (combined with shikakai or rhassoul)
Combined with other powders such as Shikakai or Rhassoul, marshmallow powder is excellent as a shampoo powder. It will calm your itchy, irritated scalp.
5) Hair mask
As you've guessed, marshmallow powder is your hair's best friend. Simply mixed with water, it will make a magnificent mask, sheathing and defining your curls and restoring volume to your hair. You can also try our sheathing and detangling mask recipe!
6) Aqueous macerate post-waxing care
Simply make a post-waxing treatment with water or Lait Hydratant base and marshmallow powder. You can add a little yellow nutsedge oil, which is known to delay hair growth. This treatment will soothe your skin after waxing or shaving. Ideal for relieving "shaving burn" for men too. For soft, smooth skin!
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7) Detangling serum
To replace or complement your usual detangler, Marshmallow powder is ideal. If you have trouble detangling your hair, or if you're very sensitive, Marshmallow powder will make your hair routine easier.
8) Special volume lotion
Make your own special volume lotion, for crazy voluminous hair! With its smoothing and sheathing action, marshmallow powder will help your hair to lift off each other and become much fuller.
9) Make an infusion!
As you can see, marshmallow powder is the multi-purpose powder you need, and what's more, it's affordable. Now it's your turn!
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