Magic Powder??
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free skin care · Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:27 pm

Hi Cheri,

Because this intrigued me ... I did a google search ... and after a protracted series of sub-searches, I *think* I've found the product that you're talking about.

It wasn't designed for bikini lines ... it's actually marketed to Black males to avoid razor bumps ... and if you live in the U.S. it's available at Walgreens.

Here's how it's described:

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Depilatory.
Formulated for black men to help stop razor bumps.
Recommended by the National Medical Association - Magic, the shaving powder recommended by the National Medical Association as an effective shaving method for the relief of razor bumps in Black men.

Here's how you use it:

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Depilatory.
Formulated for black men to help stop razor bumps.
Recommended by the National Medical Association - Magic, the shaving powder recommended by the National Medical Association as an effective shaving method for the relief of razor bumps in Black men.

Instructions

Mix 2 heaping teaspoons of shaving powder with an equal amount of cool water.
Apply the creamy mixture to bard. Leave on for 5-7 minutes. Remoisten if the mixture dries.
Remove with spatula. Rinse shaving area thoroughly. Do not wash off with soap.
If any beard remains, wait 36 hours before next Magic Shaving Powder application.
Keep tightly capped.

Here are the ingredients:

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Corn Starch Zea Mays , Calcium Carbonate , Calcium Thioglycolate , Calcium Hydroxide , Guanidine Carbonate , Nonoxynol-10 , Fragrance

Here are the warnings:

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Do not use this product with a razor.
Contains Thioglycolate. Follow directions carefully. This product may cause skin irritation. If skin is inflamed or has skin abrasions, facial sores or pustules, consult a dermatologist before using this product.

Wait 36 hours after using a razor, shaving product or device.
Do not use after perspiring heavily. Do not wash face before use.
Do not use after prolonged sun exposure.
Do not use with any after-shave product containing alcohol.
Timing is critical to avoid excessive irritation. For external use only. If powder of the mixture gets into eyes, rinse repeatedly with water. Magic Shaving Powder is used only to remove facial hair.
If you have never used Gold Magic Shaving Powder or used a depilatory within the last twelve months, we suggest you use platinum skin conditioning shaving powder. Before using Gold Magic Shaving Powder for the first time, a skin patch test must be performed. Wait at least 36 hours after using a razor or depilatory product before doing this test. Mix a half teaspoon of Gold Magic with equal amount of cool water. Apply to one inch section of beard area. Leave on for no longer than 5 minutes. Moisten if necessary. Rinse away thoroughly. Wait 24 hours. If there are no signs of irritation or redness, follow directions.
Keep away from children.

And here's the URL for the Walgreen's site page of this product:

http://shop.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Shave-Cream/magic--Regular-Strength-Shaving-Powder/ID=prod1887-product

http://shop.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Shave-Cream/Fragrant-Shaving-Powder/ID=prod1891-product

Hope this helps.

Mary

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