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Prickly Heat Powder 150g
Prickly Heat Powder 150g is a soothing zinc oxide 25% starch powder for fast relief from prickly heat, heat rash, chafed skin, and mild eczema. Ideal for tropical and humid climates.
What is Prickly Heat Powder 150g?
Prickly Heat Powder is a traditional zinc oxide-based dusting powder used for fast relief from prickly heat (miliaria), heat rash, chafed skin, and mild eczema. The 25% zinc oxide formula in a starch base absorbs moisture, cools the skin, and creates a protective barrier against further irritation — making it a household essential for hot, humid climates and tropical travel.
Key benefits
- Cools and soothes — reduces itching and burning sensations from prickly heat.
- Absorbs moisture — starch base keeps skin dry in humid conditions.
- Reduces chafing — ideal under-arms, behind knees, and around the waistband.
- Soothes mild eczema — zinc oxide forms a protective barrier on inflamed skin.
- Tropical climate ready — a staple for travel to humid destinations.
Active ingredient
- Zinc Oxide 250mg/g (25% w/w) in a starch base.
How to use
Apply liberally to clean, dry skin in areas prone to heat rash or chafing. Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially after sweating or showering. For best results, apply before exposure to heat or humidity. Avoid inhalation when applying.
Warnings and precautions
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin.
- Do not apply to weeping or oozing skin without medical advice.
- Avoid inhaling the powder. Keep away from young children’s faces when applying.
- If symptoms persist beyond 7 days, consult a doctor.
Who should use Prickly Heat Powder?
Prickly Heat Powder is a zinc oxide-based body powder for adults and children who get heat rash (prickly heat), chafing or skin irritation in hot, humid weather. It helps absorb moisture and soothe the skin. Apply to clean, dry skin; avoid broken skin and the face, and ask your pharmacist if irritation persists.
Frequently asked questions
What is prickly heat powder used for?
Prickly heat powder is used to relieve prickly heat (miliaria), heat rash, chafed skin, and mild eczema. The zinc oxide cools and protects skin, while the starch base absorbs sweat and moisture in hot, humid conditions.
Can children use prickly heat powder?
Prickly heat powder can be used on children for heat rash and chafing, but avoid inhalation by applying onto your hand first then onto the child's skin, away from the face. For infants under 12 months, consult a pharmacist first.
How often should prickly heat powder be applied?
Apply to clean, dry skin and reapply throughout the day as needed, especially after sweating, swimming, or showering. In tropical climates 3-4 applications per day is common.
Is prickly heat powder safe for sensitive skin?
The zinc oxide and starch base is generally well-tolerated on sensitive skin. Patch-test on a small area first. Discontinue if redness, itching, or irritation develops.
Does zinc oxide help with heat rash?
Zinc oxide is mildly astringent and soothing, and helps absorb moisture, which can ease the itching and irritation of heat rash (prickly heat) and help keep the skin dry.
Can I use Prickly Heat Powder on my face?
Avoid applying powder to the face, as it can be inhaled. Apply it to the body — areas prone to sweating and chafing — on clean, dry skin.
What is the difference between heat rash and eczema?
Heat rash appears as small prickly bumps in hot, humid conditions and usually settles when the skin cools and dries. Eczema is a longer-term inflammatory skin condition that often needs different treatment — see a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.
Can Prickly Heat Powder be used on babies?
Ask your pharmacist before using powders on babies and young children, and keep powder away from the face to avoid inhalation.
