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When we think ofglitter, arts and crafts probably come to mind.

Lately, women online have been discovering the surprising power of glitter.

Some even pointed out how it can help find assailants in m****r cases.

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Who said womens safety measures cant be fabulous?

Ina studyby Stanford Medicine, 65.3% of Tinder users claimed to be in a relationship or even married.

This sent an alarming signal to those who are on there looking for single people to date.

Woman holding a fluffy microphone with “Glitter Protection??” text, exploring glitter as a deterrent tactic.

In February, TikToker Dalia Grandeshared a videoof how she douses herself in glitter before a date.

Married men HATE glitter, she wrote in a caption.

Hence the term Divorce dust.

Women using glitter deterrent against men, text discussing “Divorce Dust” concept as protection on dates.

Like @monicasopenhouse says in the video, Nobody can touch me.

There will be remnants of me everywhere.

Its basically the herpes of the crafts world.

Text reading, “This woman wants to wear body glitter for security purposes.

Besides these two ladies, other women shared the times theyve usedbody glitterto repel unwanted touching.

In a 2018 survey, 51% of American women said theyveexperiencedunwanted touching.

However, glitter can be useful forwomens safety.

Woman applying pink glitter on her neck and shoulders as deterrent against men.

Nonetheless, it can be just as useful in various types of cases.

In 2001, investigators did just that.

They used the glitter found on the victims jeans and bedspread totie the suspectto the crime scene.

Text reads about body glitter remnants, mentioning comments on a mystery solved with glitter.

Cosmetic glitter is also how the policefoundthe culprit of a Florida car crash.

Image credits:Photo By: Kaboompics.com (not the actual image)

Text discussing a college student’s case solved with body glitter in 2001.

Woman discusses glitter as protection, referencing a 2001 case linkage from hair.

Text referencing glitter as deterrent for men, mentioning red glitter from a party and Hot Topic body glitter.

Woman wearing glitter on her neck and chest as deterrent, with a gold necklace.

Woman applying lipstick using a compact mirror, exploring glitter as deterrent from men.

Comment about using glitter as deterrent, referencing a golf cart girl repelling golfers.

Comment discussing glitter usage with over 23K likes, highlighting women’s deterrent methods.

Comment about body glitter’s supportive role in a conversation about deterrent use by women, with a heart reaction.

Social media comment discussing body glitter movement with emojis for emphasis.

Comment on using glitter as a deterrent for men, mentioning outlaw fears.

Comment about women using glitter as a deterrent, suggesting it’s a secret code.

Comment by TGlas21 reminiscing about using glitter in 2000, with a heart reaction and 1,473 likes.

Comment about women using glitter as a deterrent, mentioning body glitter and humor.

Comment on the use of glitter as evidence with 7,100 likes, discussing its forensic value.

Comment about using glitter as a deterrent, describing its use in a car to reveal infidelity.

Kimberly comments about her daughter using glitter for safety, receiving 389 likes, discussing “glitter protection” use.

Female photographer uses glitter as deterrent from men, claiming effective results in event settings.

Comment humorously linking glitter as a deterrent from men, with 371 likes.

Comment about glitter protection, recounting difficulties removing body glitter after an encounter, with humorous tone.

Comment on using glitter as a deterrent, highlighting unique glitter mixes for protection.

Comment highlights glitter as a deterrent with text: “Glitter is the unsung hero we all finally noticed.

User comment discussing husband banning glitter, mentioning glittered underwear humorously.

Comment about discovering glitter traces after a son’s party, related to the concept of “glitter protection.

Comment about body glitter as deterrent with emoji, 69 likes.

Comment about using red lipstick as deterrent, related to women using glitter for protection.

Comment about glitter persistence from 2018, expressing ongoing struggle to clean it up.

Comment about glitter used as deterrent against men.

Comment on glitter as deterrent price spike; user ‘Appletini’ notes rising body glitter prices with trending emoji.

Comment about glitter use as deterrent, mentioning Bath and Body Works and body glitter in blueberry.

Comment about using glitter as “hug repellent” on a golf course, suggesting women find it effective as a deterrent.

Comment by user Amanda highlighting how glitter can be traced to manufacturers, adding a humorous note on “glitter up” for protection.

Comment by Tiffany Doe on using glitter with 3,861 likes.

Comment comparing glitter to herpes in arts and crafts, with a cheeky emoji.