Baby Shampoos are blessings in disguise!
It is well-known to everyone that baby products have long been touted to be amazing for adults as well. If you’re still thinking that baby powder was the only baby product that makeup junkies could use, think again. We have discovered another equally useful baby product… baby shampoo.
This gentle baby hair cleanser may be a little too gentle to get rid of all the dust and grime build-up on your scalp, but even so, this product sure deserves a solid spot on your beauty shelf. Find out its wonderful uses.
1. Acts as a gentle makeup remover
Most shampoos consist of surfactants which are compounds that remove dust and oil buildup. However, they can irritate and burn your eyes. Luckily, baby shampoos are formulated with tear-free formulas with numbing chemicals that do not cause eye irritation. You can moisten a cotton ball or swab with a little bit of the baby shampoo to remove your stubborn eye makeup. Next time you run out of your makeup remover, a baby shampoo will come to your rescue.
2. For cleaning makeup brushes
Just like you can use your baby shampoo as a makeup remover, it’ll also work wonders for cleaning your makeup brushes, too. All you gotta do is run your dirty brush bristles under lukewarm water and dab them into a nickel-sized blob of baby shampoo in the palm of your hand or inside a bowl. Swirl the brush bristles around enough to work out as much of the trapped oil and dirt as possible and rinse them in lukewarm water again for a thorough clean. Leave them to dry.
3. Get rid of sweat stains
Now that summer is approaching, baby shampoo’s work is going up. Apply baby shampoo on your underarms or collar and let it sit for about half an hour before you wash it. Throw these clothes in the washing machine as usual and kiss those stains goodbye.
4. Acts as a face wash
We announced that you can use baby shampoo as a makeup remover, but did you know that it also works well as a face wash? The foaming properties of a baby shampoo work well as a second step in your double cleansing routine. It helps to remove residual makeup, dirt, and oiliness without stripping your skin of its natural oil.
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5. Makes a great foot cleanser
It’s for people who are obsessed with clean feet. If your feet are dirty despite having washed them repeatedly, then you need to give them a little overnight baby shampoo therapy. Apply a little bit of baby shampoo all over your feet, cover them up with socks, and go to bed. Remove the socks the next morning, and wash them off for soft, clean, and great-smelling feet.
6. Treat leather
Looking for an affordable and easy way to spot-clean your leather sofa, shoes, bags, or belts? All you need is a small quantity of baby shampoo and a damp (not wet) cloth to buff your leather goods away, no rinsing is necessary. The shampoo also doubles as a mild conditioner, which will help keep your beloved leather belongings looking nicer and brand new for longer.
7. Used to un-shrink sweaters
Among all its many uses, baby shampoo might also save your favorite sweater from shrink-ville. Assuming your sweater isn’t fully felted you can fill up a bucket with lukewarm water and two tablespoons of baby shampoo to let your shrunken sweater soak for twenty minutes, then drain, flatten, and lay it out as taut as possible to dry to bring your sweater to its original shape.
8. Acts as an emergency laundry detergent
If you’re out of detergent when hand-washing your clothes, you can hand-wash a few articles of clothing in your sink with one tiny teaspoon of baby shampoo. Just let it dissolve in a sink full of clean water before adding it to your clothes to prevent spotting.
9. Painless adhesive bandage removal
Before ripping off a band-aid, you can rub a drop of baby shampoo onto the adhesive, and it should curl right up off your skin. A dab of baby shampoo also helps remove any leftover cream or ointment under the bandage.
10. Clean costume jewelry
Diamonds are girls’ best friends, right? So they need to be cleaned for sure. Don’t be surprised if your jeweler recommends cleaning your engagement ring by boiling it in a mixture of baby shampoo and water. But did you know you can also use baby shampoo to clean costume jewelry, which is notoriously less durable than diamonds?
All you gotta do is mix a drop of baby shampoo and water and apply with a Q-tip or a soft toothbrush, suggests jewelry manufacturer Stella and Dot. Then rinse with cool water and dry thoroughly.
11. Cleans the floor
Baby shampoo can reduce your use of harsh chemicals when cleaning your house. Surprisingly, many flooring and cleaning companies suggest using baby shampoo as an option for cleaning laminated floors. Try a mix of 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water. It’s gentle, but it helps remove oils, and cleans, without residue.
12. Hand wash your cashmere
Cashmere comes from the fine, soft underlayer or undercoat of hair from certain types of goats. So if baby shampoo is gentle enough for baby’s hair, then why not for your expensive cashmere sweater? Simply hand wash with baby shampoo and lay flat to dry.
It’s also great for all of your wool items. Simply wash your woolens the way you’d wash your cashmere.
13. Unstuck a zipper
If you have a stuck zipper, try putting a drop of baby shampoo on a cotton swab, then dab it on the zipper. As long as the zipper’s not broken, the shampoo will help run the zipper smoothly and the shampoo will go away in the wash.
14. Shampoo your pet dog or cat
If the shampoo is gentle enough for your baby, it is gentle enough for your dogs and cats as well. Dog skin and human skin have different pH balances according to the America Kennel Club. Using a human shampoo—even a gentle one—can be too strong for a dog’s skin, making it more vulnerable to bacteria and parasites. It can also make him itchy.
That said if your dog rolled in something gross and it’s an emergency, gentle baby shampoo is an OK option. Your shampoo might work if it has soothing ingredients like oatmeal and aloe vera.
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FAQs
1. How long does a baby shampoo last?
We recommend replacing products annually to make sure you’re getting the best experience. But a good rule of thumb is that products without expiration dates (like cosmetics) are stable for 3 years from manufacture as long as they are stored at room temperature.
2. Is baby shampoo good for colored hair?
If you have sensitive skin, color-treated hair, or allergies to sulfates, then baby shampoo may be a great alternative to other shampoos which consist of many chemicals.
3. Is baby shampoo good for everyday use?
It’s completely possible as an adult to use baby shampoo, and you might even notice that it leaves your hair and skin feeling soft and silky.
4. What is the pH level of baby shampoo?
The pH of infant shampoos is close to the physiological pH, between 6.0 and 7.0.