When the research for this series of articles began, it was easy to assume that powders, baby, body or otherwise would all be, more than likely, rather similar once past the flashy, funny, or in some cases, interesting packaging. Powders of this sort, the kind meant to be applied to the body, in general, or parts of the body, specifically, generally come in two common forms, talc, also known as hydrated magnesium silicate, and cornstarch, which comes from the endosperm of a corn kernel. Both kinds of powder provide protection against wetness, rashes, and chafing, however, for this head-to-head challenge only talc-based powders will be tested.
Contestant number one is from Jewel Dust. Packaged in a recycling-friendly HDPE 2 container, this Original Formula Body Powder for Men contains the three ingredients most commonly found in body and baby powders: talc, zinc oxide, and fragrance. For those oblivious to this sort of stuff, talc is the main ingredient; it is the stuff that makes the powder so powdery. Zinc oxide plays two roles here: it gives the powder its bright white color and acts as a barrier on the skin to protect it from moisture and other irritants. The third ingredient is some sort of fragrance. As fragrances go, the light, fresh-from-the-clean-routine smell isn’t particularly overpowering, and doesn’t play a dominant role once covered up by underpants and some trousers. Compared to all but one of the powders in this head to head test, Jewel Dust smells the best to me, and would be the least likely to scare someone off if they just so happen to be sniffing around the area where this powder is most likely to be applied. As with almost all powders in this test, it takes a special skill-set, one that I apparently do not possess, to apply it without also applying it to the bathroom floor.
All in all, for my initial experience using a powder product marketed specifically for my junk, Jewel Dust makes a good first impression.
For more information, or if you have a serious case of “batwings” that needs tending to, click here.
For some comic relief about fictitious products for men’s special needs click here (this video may not be safe to view in some work environments but it was safe for cable television).
Full disclosure: This product was provided at no cost for the purpose of testing/reviewing. To think otherwise would be unrealistic.
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