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Talc?? Question!

FlowerBear — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:17:30 GMT

So in the hair cover powders, they contain Talc. Like Adrienes, Joan Rivers, TruHair and others. I like using to cover roots.

Is this not the Same Ingredient that Johnson and Johnson is having to pay a lot of money for this causing cancer???

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tototwo — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:46:58 GMT

What I understand is that talc is not troublesome if used on your face or head. It may, or may not, cause problems when used consistently every day on lower parts of the body.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:48:29 GMT

The answer is no.

https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc

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artisto — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:31:23 GMT

Talc should not be inhaled. Personally, if talc is listed in any product

I will not purchase:

https://www.drugcenter.com/drugs/talcum-powder/

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Caffeina — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:29:23 GMT

If in doubt, don't put it on the hair down there and there'll be nothing to worry about.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:40:04 GMT

@Caffeina wrote:
If in doubt, don't put it on the hair down there and there'll be nothing to worry about.

LOL!! !!

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sidsmom — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:00:01 GMT

Who puts that much powder on anywhere??

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JustJazzmom — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:01:54 GMT

Talc contains asbestos & J&J didn’t disclose that on their labels. Better to use corn starch for moisture problems there.

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SahmIam — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:34:11 GMT

I use baby powder down there, just not up IN there....if you know what I mean.

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alarmclock — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:39:21 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
Who puts that much powder on anywhere??

Using a little every day is what caused cancer and that is why there are class action lawsuits now - years later.

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Anonymous032819 — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:00:47 GMT

I use Shower-To-Shower powder which does contain talc.

I put some on a puff, and dust my arms, legs, and torso.

I feel as long as I don't put it in my underwear, I'm fine.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:04:48 GMT

I use J and J 100% Cornstarch Baby Powder on my panties

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Icegoddess — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:07:02 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
I use baby powder down there, just not up IN there....if you know what I mean.

@SahmIam You aren't concerned about migration? I rather doubt the people in the lawsuit were putting the powder IN there. I don't think I have ever heard of anybody using baby or dusting powder in that manner.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:17:08 GMT

I would definitely be concerned abouit migration, use the cornstarch powder, no worries. the bad raps on talc have been around for the last 25 years.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:37:03 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I would definitely be concerned abouit migration, use the cornstarch powder, no worries. the bad raps on talc have been around for the last 25 years.

@Shelbelle having never used a powder down there or even on my body, I don't know what is in these products, including the cornstarch powder. Is it 100% cornstartch or a cornstarch-based powder? If it's a cornstarch-based powder, do you know enough about the other ingredients to be okay with them migrating into your body?

I'm actually surprised that there are people who are not aware of the talc/ovarian cancer connection. Like you said, it's been around for over 25 years. My mother died of ovarian cancer in 1996 and I was aware of that connection then. She was not a part of any of the lawsuits. She might've been eliminated anyways since she had a complete hysterectomy when I was in High School in the 70's.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:15:20 GMT

I guess if you wanted to you could just cornstarch right out of the box.

This contains cornstarch, tricalcium phosphate, aloe barbadenis, Vit E and fragrance.

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SahmIam — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:41:40 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
@SahmIam wrote:
I use baby powder down there, just not up IN there....if you know what I mean.

@SahmIam You aren't concerned about migration? I rather doubt the people in the lawsuit were putting the powder IN there. I don't think I have ever heard of anybody using baby or dusting powder in that manner.

@Icegoddess Nope. I place a small amount on my fingers and run it along the part of the body that my underwear (the elastic) rubs against between my thighs. That's it.

When I had my son, I researched and also spoke with my pediatrician about the problem with talc/baby powder. The issue was women placing the powder between the folds of the ****** and it migrating up inside the cervix. The bigger issue was doing this with baby girls in order to prevent diaper rash/heat rash. I only had sons but friends with girls coated the entire area with abt powder. I know those that use baby powder along the inside of the leg (where the diaper rubbed) and all over the tush of their baby girls and baby grand-daughters.

A travel size of powder lasts me a few years. I also know travel sizes are given out with newborn sets at my hospital. Baby powder is still being used; perhaps they no longer contain talc. I don't know, to be honest.

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JustJazzmom — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 02:10:03 GMT

I found this article: https://www.parents.com/baby/health/is-baby-powder-safe/

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FlowerBear — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:24:27 GMT

Thanks for the LOLs! I only use a little bit of the hair powder on the roots of my hair on my head!

Thank you for the replies. I try use as non toxic things as I can, that I have control over. I am going to try and find a hair powder without talc.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:22:52 GMT

@FlowerBear wrote:
Thanks for the LOLs! I only use a little bit of the hair powder on the roots of my hair on my head!

Thank you for the replies. I try use as non toxic things as I can, that I have control over. I am going to try and find a hair powder without talc.

Your choice, @FlowerBear , but you asked the question, and the majority of responses were to the effect that there is no concern unless you are applying near your genital area.