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That tub of cornstarch gathering dust in your kitchen cabinet?

Its high time you took it out of your pantry and put it into your medicine cabinet.

use as dry shampoo

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Here are seven creative ways to use cornstarch in your beauty routine!

Dry Shampoo

No time to shampoo?

Preserve your blowout with a makeshift cornstarchdry shampoo.

cleansing powder use

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Do you have brown or black hair?

Mix the cornstarch with cocoa powder so it blends with your hair color.

Cleansing Powder

Cornstarchs fine texture is perfect for gentle exfoliating.

use as a nail polish mattifier

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Slightly dampen your face and hands, then massage the cornstarch on your face in circular motions.

Rinse off and follow with your usualcleanser.

After youve applied two coats of color, pour a bit of topcoat onto wax paper.

cornstarch as a lipstick mattifier

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Lipstick Mattifier

Transform anylipstickfrom modern-day shiny to old-school matte with a layer of cornstarch.

Face Powder

Using cornstarch as face powder is as easy as can be.

Just dust it on to set makeup, and use it for touch-ups to absorb oil throughout the day.

use as a face powder

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After showering, just sprinkle a bit in your hand and rub it into your underarms.

(Dont have cornstarch?

Some baking soda, coconut oil, and lavender oil will do.)

use cornstarch as deodorant

In a small jar, add about 10 drops ofessential oilper ounce of cornstarch; shake well.

This affordablebeauty hack productis only $9.

scented body powder