10 Best Prickly Heat Powders To Beat Itchy Skin, Rashes

Imagine the summer heat at its peak and how tough it becomes for us to save ourselves from burns, rashes and itchy skin. Well, we all have been through that when the heat gets to us. Sometimes it can even lead to serious skin problems, which is why it's better to take a precautionary measure before this kind of situation arises. It's time to make some changes in your beauty routine by adding cool prickly heat powders that give a soothing effect in scorching summers and can prevent itchy skin and rashes. To make you summer ready, we have got you covered with refreshing prickly heat powders which are must-haves.

We Have Handpicked Prickly Heat Powders For You

Beat the heat with these refreshing picks.

1. Dermicool Prickly Heat Regular Powder

Use this powder after shower, especially in areas where there is excessive perspiration. It gives an instant cooling relief from prickly heat, itching and burning. The powder lets you feel cool and fresh all day long and absorbs sweat. The mild fragrance makes you smell great even on the busiest of days.

Pros

1. Gives a cooling effect

2. Soothes the skin

3. Absorbs sweat

Cons

1. If you are someone who likes strong fragrances, then you can choose from a variety of other powders.

2. Enauniq Thanda Cool Prickly Heat Powder

This powder gives a long-lasting effect. It contains freshness of neem and tulsi and has goodness of neem oil and pudina to provide relief from summer skin problems and to keep skin refreshed.

Pros

1. Gives a cooling effect

2. Contains neem and tulsi

3. Has a strong fragrance

Cons

If you are someone who doesn't like strong fragrances, then this might not be the best pick for you

3. Biotique Bio Basil and Sandalwood Refreshing Body Powder

This cooling powder is a blend of pure basil, margosa, Indian corn and red sandalwood extracts, to help brighten body skin and keep it fresher and drier all day. Absorbs wetness and blocks odour and leaves body skin silky-soft to the touch.

Pros

1. Absorbs wetness

2. Block's odour

3. Gives a soothing feel

Cons

Might not be the best pick for people with sensitive skin

4. BoroPlus Talc Prickly Heat Ice Cool Powder

This cool prickly heat powder gives you a soothing feel and a cooling effect afterwards.

Pros

1. Treats itchy skin

2. Gives a cooling effect

3. Makes your skin feel soft

Cons

People with sensitive skin might want to choose from other products

5. Nycil Cool Classic Prickly Heat Talcum Powder

Clinically proven, Nycil provides instant germ kill and three days visible results from summer skin problems, sweat, body odour, etc. Nycil has a unique anti-bacterial formula that protects the skin.

Pros

1. Comes with anti-bacterial formula

2. Treats summer skin problems

3. Gets rid of body odour

Cons

1. People who do not like lime fragrance can choose from a range of other products.

6. Pond's Dream flower Fragrant Talc

Helps you stay fresh and keeps skin soft and smooth throughout the day. It prevents body odour by absorbing sweat and fighting bacteria. It soothes and cools the skin and removes excess oil secretion on the face leading to an even tone skin.

Pros

1. Removes excess oil

2. Removes body odour

3. Gives an even skin tone

Cons

1. People who do not like flowery fragrances, this might not be the best pick for them.

7. Snake Brand Prickly Heat Original Cooling Powder

It contains natural essential oils, which is suitable for daily use. It protects your skin from irritation and rashes.

Pros

1. Prevents rashes

2. Gets rid of itchy skin

3. Soothes the skin

Cons

People with sensitive skin might want to pick from other powders

8. Himalaya Baby Prickly Heat Powder

This powder gives a long-lasting effect. It contains yashada bhasma, which is known for anti-microbial properties and has traditionally been used as a wound-healing agent. Neem is a revered herb in Ayurveda which is renowned for its benefits against skin infections and itching.

Pros

1. Gives a cooling effect

2. Contains neem

3. Has a mild fragrance

Cons

1.If you are someone who likes strong fragrances, then this might not be the best pick for you

9. Shower to Shower Prickly Heat Powder

This comes in a pack of three and contains sandal. Sprinkle over the affected area for relief from prickly heat, heat rash and burning sensation. It gives quick and enduring relief from the stinging, burning and itching caused due to prickly heat. The bacteriostatic and antiseptic formula controls bacterial growth and infection.

Pros

1. Has antiseptic formula

2. Gives relief from prickly heat

3. Cures itching

Cons

1. If you are not a fan of sandalwood fragrance, then you can choose from a range of other powders.

10. Navratna Cool Mint Fresh

Gives instant relief from prickly heat, heat rash, burning and itching sensations. It is a refreshing blend of mint, camphor and other ayurvedic herbs and helps you stay cool during harsh summer days.

Pros

1. Instant relief from prickly heat

2. Soothes the skin

3. Gives a cooling effect

Cons

1. People who do not like the sensation of mint might opt for other options.

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