Talcum & Baby Powder: As safe for our children as we thought?
by Garrett G. Editor at YourSkinOnlineWe all strive to be as ecologically sound and environmentally friendly as we can these days, especially when it comes to our beauty routines. What could be more natural than using talcum powder? It’s a product that has been used on babies, children and adults for many generations.
What does it consist of? We’re probably more familiar with one of it’s brand names ‘baby powder’ and it’s main constituent parts are magnesium, silicon and oxygen. Looking at those specific minerals, it appears to be pretty perfect. A natural product that can be used to help absorb excess moisture without drying the upper levels of the epidermis and doesn’t compromise hygiene or condition of the skin itself.
However, in recent years there have been a raft of reports in the press relating to how potentially unsafe talc could be, with stories of people who have potentially become ill after using it for many years.
The other side of the story is quite different, manufacturers of these products and health officials claim there is no danger to using talcum powder and we’re unlikely to become ill from repeated usage of it. Why is it getting such a bad press? Here, we investigate the two halves of the argument as to whether or not talcum powder is safe to use.
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