How to get rid of sandy skin at the beach - secret revealed

The ultimate holiday hack for a sand-free summer

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Ever returned home after a day at the seaside with sand in places you didn't even know sand could reach? Beach, please.

Rather than giving your skin an unwillingly aggressive exfoliation, a recent Mumsnet post has revealed that the secret weapon to sand-removal is in fact talcum powder.

As finely demonstrated by a father on YouTube in the below clip, it's the perfect holiday hack after a family day at the beach.

All you need to do is add a sprinkling of talc to the sand-infested area and the powder will soak up all of the moisture and dry the sand, allowing you to shake it off with just a few taps. Child's play? Certainly. Magic? Perhaps.

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When it comes to seaside hacks, the canny users over at Mumsnet have endless tricks up their nifty sleeves.

One suggested hiding valuables in your child's nappy, preferably a clean one, as it's not exactly the first place theives would look.

Another suggestion was to bring hammam towels instead of usual, heavy-duty ones. This lighter alternative will take up far less space in the car and will dry much faster.

Also, remember to bring plenty of ziplock bags too - the organisational opportunities are endless. Snack bags, rubbish bags, a safe place to store leaky bottles...the world is your plastic-enclosed oyster.