Baby powder is used primarily in baby diapers to ensure that rashes don’t occur when diapers are being worn. Essentially, the baby powder helps soothe, nourish, and protect a baby’s fragile skin. Baby powder is largely made up of Talcum powder, which is made from Talc, a mineral consisting of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.
As a powder, it absorbs moisture extremely and helps cut down on friction. If your baby has trouble with cradle cap, diaper rash (caused by the acidity of the urine and faeces), drool rash, and eczema, applying the right baby powder is essential in providing comfort.
To those of you that are wondering which brand and/or type of baby powder is most suited for your needs, worry not! Because we will be going through ten of the best baby powders that are currently available in Malaysia. Pssssst, it’s okay to use baby powder even if you’re not a baby.
When do you use baby powder?
Even though baby powders are mainly used for babies, they can come in handy on many different occasions too. Get rid of sand, dry shampoo for pets, grease cleaning and stinky shoes are some of the other ways to use baby powder.
- Getting rid of sand: Malaysia has countless beaches, and with it comes the problem of sand sticking on your skin after your fun visit. Applying the baby powder to the skin, it can absorb the moisture and cause the remaining sand to be brushed off fairly easily.
- Dry shampoo for pets: Is your fur baby constantly out and about? Getting dirt, dust and sand caught in their fur coat? Fret not, baby powder can be used as a dry shampoo to rid them of the bad smells as well as the impurities, do remember to brush them too!
- Grease cleaning: After being busy in the kitchen, grease and oil stains tend to get all over, cleaning it up is the nightmare that all home cooks have to go through. But by applying a thin layer of baby powder over those grease and oil spots, it will start to clump and make it much easier to clean.
- Stinky shoes: Everyone has a pair of shoes that might have been a bit overdue for a cleaning, and a certain odour has built up from within. Sprinkle a little baby powder on the inside of the shoe and leave it overnight. Voila! The smell is gone!
10 Best Baby Powder in Malaysia 2023
1. Johnson’s Baby Powder Classic
Clinically proven mild. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist and allergy-tested. Johnson’s loves babies, and with it comes the understanding of how important it is to protect your baby’s soft, delicate skin.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 500g
- Ingredients: Talc, Fragrance
- Country of Origin: United States of America
Price: RM 15.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. FIFFY Botanical Baby Powder
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A local brand that boasts the usage of Calendula extract, a medicinal plant extract that has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that makes it useful in healing wounds, soothing eczema, and relieving diaper rash.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 500g
- Ingredients: Organic Calendula Extract, Honeysuckle Extract, Corn Starch
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 12.25
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. BZU BZU Cooling Baby Powder with Puff
Formulated with pure corn starch, this talcum-free cooling powder contains allantoin to effectively reduce redness on the baby’s bottom and absorb extra wetness in the nappy area. Enriched with evening primrose, jiou (Rehmannia root) and peach leaf extract, it leaves a refreshing and cooling sensation on the skin.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 140g
- Ingredients: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Allantoin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Fragrance, Benzethonium Chloride
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 9.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Pureen Baby Powder
As a long time frontrunner in the industry, Pureen has been accommodating many needs of babies and parents alike, Their baby powder is mild, scented, and made from pure Talc. Don’t be surprised if every household you walk into has a bottle of Pureens baby powder!
Specifications
- Product Weight: 325g
- Ingredients: Cornstarch, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fragrance, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 19.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Anakku Baby Talcum
Anakku’s Baby Powder is made from the finest and purest talc. Specially formulated with aloe vera and allantoin, renowned for their mild and soothing properties to keep your baby fresh all day long. This baby talc contains low dust corn starch, the extra moisture absorbent that protects against chaffing. Suitable for your whole family.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 500g
- Ingredients: Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Fragrance, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 12.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Carrie Junior Cheeky Cherry Baby Talc
To keep the baby’s delicate skin fresh and comfortable, CARRIE JUNIOR Baby Powder is enhanced with Fruito-E, a natural combination of fruit extract. Fruito-E is rich in vitamins and nutrients to help soothe, nourish and protect the baby’s skin. Use every day to keep baby’s skin dry, smooth and healthy.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 450g
- Ingredients: Talc, Fragrance, Allantoin, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 9.39
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Tollyjoy Talcum Powder
One of the more underrated products on the market, the usage of Allantoin, also known as aluminium dihydroxy allantoinate, is an extract from the comfrey plant, which is native to temperate climates of Asia and Europe. It has potent healing and soothing properties, and for centuries comfrey leaves were used to help heal minor skin injuries and swelling
Specifications
- Product Weight: 250g
- Ingredients: Talcum, Allantoin, Fragrance
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 9.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Himalaya Baby Powder
An Indian creation that makes amazing use of the ingredients found native to India. The main standout is the use of Khus Grass, Khus Grass helps manage excessive sweating due to its astringent property, and keeps a baby’s skin cool and fresh.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 200g
- Ingredients: Olive oil(Jaitun oil), Zinc Calx (Yashad Bhasma), Almond oil(Vatadha), Vetiver(Ushira)
- Country of Origin: India
Price: RM 15.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. BURT’s BEES BABY Dusting Powder
Make baby smell as sweet as can be with a kiss of this natural, talc-free and absorbent powder. Non-irritating, this safe and effective powder makes your baby’s skin soft, dry and oh-so-smooth. Which can’t help but make you both feel extra-comfy.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 212.6g
- Ingredients: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Montmorillonite, Bentonite, Commiphora Myrrha Leaf Cell Extract, Ulmus Fulva Bark Powder, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene
- Country of Origin: United States of America
Price: RM 62.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Drypers Baby Talcum
Enriched with natural Oat Kernel extract and Provitamin B5, it soothes and keeps your baby’s skin cool and comfortable, especially in our humid weather. Make sure you take it along while travelling. Seize the moments to bond with your baby when you use these caring products.
Specifications
- Product Weight: 500g
- Ingredients: Natural Oat Kernel extract, Provitamin B5, Baby Friendly Fragrance
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM 14.30
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us support@myweekendplan.com.my. For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.
