Talcum Powder

Apart from feeling just a bit more sweaty, there are no known risks from avoiding talcum powder - and I'm a firm believer in better safe than sorry - Dr Sarah Jarvis

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Talcum Powder: Just How Much Risk Does It Pose?

Johnson & Johnson is a trusted name whose baby powder has long been a staple of many homes. The powder absorbs excess moisture and protects skin from chafing and irritating rashes. Women in particular use it as a part of feminine hygiene.

Now we are being told that this household item could be linked to cancer.

Johnson & Johnson just lost a huge lawsuit brought by the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer after years of using the product. The decision wasn’t actually based on hard evidence of a known link between talc and ovarian cancer, leading to a lot of confusion for consumers.

Baby powder’s main ingredient is talc — a natural product made of magnesium, silicon,…

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 Talcum Powder: Just How Much Risk Does It Pose?

Johnson & Johnson is a trusted name whose baby powder has long been a staple of many homes. The powder absorbs excess moisture and protects skin from chafing and irritating rashes. Women in particular use it as a part of feminine hygiene. Now we are being told that this household item could be linked to cancer.

Facts About Talc

We continue to use talc in our products because decades of science have reaffirmed its safety. Because of its safety and effectiveness, we confidently include pharmaceutical grade talc in our products.

Cancer.org

Most concerns about a possible link between talcum powder and cancer have been focused on: Whether people who have long-term exposure to talc particles at work, such as talc miners, are at higher risk of lung cancer from breathing them in. Whether women who apply talcum powder regularly in the genital area have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

LiveScience

Some people may sprinkle on powder after showering and never think much of it. But recent court cases have shined a spotlight on the possible link between women's regular use of talcum powder on their genitals and an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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