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If you like talc or body powder where are you getting it from?

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imabitjealousandembarassed · 19/01/2026 16:42

I love talc after a bath and I know due to the health problems it's been pulled so I've been using baby powder but even that is becoming hard to find.
Where are you dusty ladies still getting it from?

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Bikergran · 19/01/2026 18:39

HeyThereDelila · 19/01/2026 16:50

Do not use it - it’s carcinogenic.

Nowadays baby powder is generally based on cornstarch, not talc, therefore not carcinogenic. Check the label.

20thCenturyFecks · 19/01/2026 18:15

Boots own brand baby powder. Johnson's sold in Superdrug.

The nicest one I ever had was Dior. But it was a long time ago so I've no idea if they still do it.

FreddysFingers · 19/01/2026 18:12

Savers

Walkingisgood · 19/01/2026 18:10

Been increasing difficult to find real (and unscented) talc in the UK for a while. Sainsbury stopped maybe a couple of years ago, and on just checking looks like Waitrose too, since my last purchase in May. Scented has been disappearing too.
Luckily got a good stash, as its been heading this way for years. After looking at the research etc, I personally still much prefer talc to a powder like cornstarch.
Have also bought easily in France, not sure of wider situation but my favourite Gilbert talc de Venise (for babies) seems still to be available there, and not too expensive. Also other brands.

Pippatpip · 19/01/2026 18:02

Old fashioned chemists still do it. I got some dusting powder and yardley from one in Bury St Edmunds.

SophieJo · 19/01/2026 17:48

I use Medipure from Boots.

purser25 · 19/01/2026 17:46

I thought M & S still did talc

mondaytosunday · 19/01/2026 17:42

Amazon

KevinsSignatureShortdeads · 19/01/2026 17:41

I bought my grandmother 3 different scented body powders from a company called Hula (more expensive than baby powder, but might be worth looking at).

JohnTheRevelator · 19/01/2026 17:38

Poundland usually sells Johnson's baby powder (in the baby section). Failing that,Amazon do it although it is a bit more expensive.

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imabitjealousandembarassed · 19/01/2026 17:38

I must be in a drought area as savers, b and m and home bargains all no talc in my town . No baby powder at all!
I'd forgotten about avon so that's a possible . I also miss M and S talcs!

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cheapskatemum · 19/01/2026 17:27

The last lot I bought was Yardley & I found it in TK Max

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 19/01/2026 17:15

I got some from Home Bargains, Medipure sterilised. I think it's the one pp was referring to - it's in a yellow container.

Isobel201 · 19/01/2026 17:14

I use liquid talc for when I get the occaisonal chub rub more so in summer.

Runningoutofpatiencefucksandmoney · 19/01/2026 17:12

GinaandGin · 19/01/2026 17:09

If I'm feeling spenny I get a really nice talc out of lush
If not it's the Avon book

Avon sell it ?? That's useful to know, thanks!

OP- try a Savers

LetticeProtheroe · 19/01/2026 17:10

Home Bargains or B&M.

Allschoolsareartschools · 19/01/2026 17:09

Superdrug baby section is pretty good.
Otherwise shops like Home Bargains & Savers.
I miss M&S talcs!

GinaandGin · 19/01/2026 17:09

If I'm feeling spenny I get a really nice talc out of lush
If not it's the Avon book

ComtesseDeSpair · 19/01/2026 17:07

It’s available from Boots online - you can buy online for click and collect in store.

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imabitjealousandembarassed · 19/01/2026 17:06

Maybe I'll have to do amazon then, annoying as I'm trying to use more actual shops. Or stock up if I'm in a boots/superdrug and they do seem to have it

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imabitjealousandembarassed · 19/01/2026 17:05

unbelievablybelievable · 19/01/2026 16:45

Boots

This is my normal haunt. None there last twice I've been

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imabitjealousandembarassed · 19/01/2026 17:04

Bigearringsbigsmile · 19/01/2026 16:42

The supermarket baby section.

I've been to 4 supermarkets and none

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unbelievablybelievable · 19/01/2026 17:03

HeyThereDelila · 19/01/2026 16:50

Do not use it - it’s carcinogenic.

Actual talc is, yes, but the stuff sold nowadays isn't actual talcum powder but is still called that. The label will probably say baby powder or something.

rightoguvnor · 19/01/2026 17:01

I was using Cotton Tree body powder from Amazon for ages but that was unavailable last time I ran so I ordered a medicated one fro Amazon - not Cuticura that’s smells too medical, it’s in a yellow container and doesn’t smell too medicated at all. Very few powders contain talcum anymore, most are corn starch or something similar.
i find baby powders too laggy and they don’t smell nice.

smallglassbottle · 19/01/2026 16:57

I like the lavender cooling talc from snake brand. I think it's made in Thailand. I love the smell. Mainly use it under arms and on boob area.

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