Safe Talcum Powder

[smurfchops]

I read that talcum powder has a cancer-enhancing agent in it - it is possible to buy talc anywhere that has safe ingredients?

[smudge]

This may help smurf:

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmeti cs/talc.htm

[smudge]

This is from a UK site:

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp? page=3075

[Cathyhuns]

The problem is caused by the fact that talcum powder is made from a type of ground up stone and is therefore inert.

If you use powder based on cornstarch, the problem does not occur. Johnson & Johnson and some own brands make cornstartch powders.

[terambulan]

This is a hype.....most of you youngens have been puffed up by your mums/grandees when you were in nappies. Powdering babies bums has been happening for at least the last 70y, around the world......and you've all survived!

Powder is not recommended for inhalation though!