What's the reason behind the production of body and face powder?

I'm not quite sure what kind of answer you are looking for. But if you want to know why it is made and what it is used for, it is made because people apply it to their skin to absorb wetness and oil. Girls apply it to their face to absorb oils and keep their skin from looking shiny. People apply it after showers to absorb moister from their skin before they get dressed.

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