What powder to use

havefun · Post by **havefun** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:43 pm

What will be the best to use on a silicone doll. I've heard that corn starch is the best,can you use baby powder or talcum powder. I'm trying to have everything I need to properly care for my fisrt doll when she gets here.Again thanks for everyone's help.

Woodsdweller · Post by **Woodsdweller** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:49 pm

Congrats on the new addition to the household.

I use cornstarch or baby powder, either works well, though I can get a large canister of cornstarch for a lot less $$ at one of the big box stores. I like the scent of baby powder so I switch every now and again.

Papa Bear · Post by **Papa Bear** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:53 pm

havefun68with29 wrote:What will be the best to use on a silicone doll.

I've been told baby powder is more abrasive than cornstarch (sorry I haven't personally compared them). Definitely something to consider when applying to colored areas such as nipples and labia. Likely different brands of either powder will vary somewhat too. I have used cornstarch on my Fleshlights (not platinum silicon) with good results... the skin feels amazing!

Post by **Nescio50** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:20 pm

Cornstarch is the best to use on your doll. Talcum powder is harder, so it may scratch your doll. Also it is said to be less healthy to inhale talcum, and probably it's better to kiss a doll having cornstarch on her skin than having talcum on her skin.
When using baby powder, just check if it is cornstarch or talcum based. I guess in the US most baby powder is cornstarch, but here in Europe it might be talcum (disclaimer: not sure about this).

Papa Bear · Post by **Papa Bear** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:51 pm

Nescio50 wrote: When using baby powder, just check if it is cornstarch or talcum based. I guess in the US most baby powder is cornstarch, but here in Europe it might be talcum (disclaimer: not sure about this).

Thanks for clarifying this Nescio50, I had assumed all baby powder was talcum.

havefun · Post by **havefun** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:57 pm

Thanks for everyone's help. It looks like cornstarch is the best thing.I am glade I joined this site I'm finding out that owning a doll is a lot more then just the sex part of them,and from what I've seen alot more FUN!!!!

Szalinski · Post by **Szalinski** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:29 pm

Papa Bear wrote:
havefun68with29 wrote:What will be the best to use on a silicone doll.
I've been told baby powder is more abrasive than cornstarch (sorry I haven't personally compared them). Definitely something to consider when applying to colored areas such as nipples and labia. Likely different brands of either powder will vary somewhat too. I have used cornstarch on my Fleshlights (not platinum silicon) with good results... the skin feels amazing!

It certainly tastes better. Just don't get it on the face, I've heard it can screw things up. The fact that Sharon's seal coat is starting to peel may have been aggravated (if not caused) by the powdering.

Dragon32 · Post by **Dragon32** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:27 pm

Any truth that if you keep using scented it will at some point make the silicone retain the scent? I am guessing no but I thought I had read it someplace.

Woodsdweller · Post by **Woodsdweller** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:19 pm

Silicone is nonporous so it will not absorb scent. Not even my favorite perfume. <heavy sigh>

Scents only last a couple of days.

deerman · Post by **deerman** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:37 am

Cornstarch or baby powder works fine.Use makeup powder on the face and to reduce glare for photographs.

dave7311 · Post by **dave7311** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:37 pm

I have always used C O R N S T A R C H

These are 'recent' (flash / no flash) Camera from CELL phone.

katybird · Post by **katybird** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:17 am

Thanks all. I was going to post a new thread to ask this.

Christine · Post by **Christine** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:20 am

I use Baby Powder it smells nice and you can get it at the Dollar stores so it's cheap...

Szalinski · Post by **Szalinski** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:07 pm

Nescio50 wrote:Cornstarch is the best to use on your doll. Talcum powder is harder, so it may scratch your doll. Also it is said to be less healthy to inhale talcum, and probably it's better to kiss a doll having cornstarch on her skin than having talcum on her skin.
When using baby powder, just check if it is cornstarch or talcum based. I guess in the US most baby powder is cornstarch, but here in Europe it might be talcum (disclaimer: not sure about this).

They still sell talc based powder in the US, I use it on the liner in my bike pants because unlike cornstarch (a food product) it won't harbor bacterial or fungal growth. For my doll I use cornstarch, not only for the reason stated above, but also becuse of the simple fact that it tastes a little better than powdered mineral.

Papa Bear · Post by **Papa Bear** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:10 pm

Szalinski wrote:For my doll I use cornstarch, not only for the reason stated above, but also becuse of the simple fact that it tastes a little better than powdered mineral.

Corn tastes better than rocks? Good to know!!