Non cancer causing talcum powder

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Does it exist ?
I know that Johnson &Johnson have been sued in the US because their talcum powder was apparently deemed carcinogenic.
Is there anything I can use instead in this warm weather.
For me not for a baby.

I thought it was actually talc that was deemed carcinogenic so no such thing as none carcinogenic talc. I might be wrong but thats what i have been told.

Lush do a talc type thing that does not contain talc. Can't remember the name but I have it and it is fab.

Also been looking for this! All alternatives I can find seem to have been discontinued...

I think I’ve seen mention of cornflour being used instead.

Silky underwear. Lasts ages. Works well.

Thanks a million.

Johnson’s do one in US which is talc free I think

Yes the US version is a cornstarch base, it’s lovely. I think you can find it on Amazon

I use a Burt’s bees one

vitamingrocer.co.uk/products/burts-bees-baby-bee-dusting-powder-talc-free-609984

Several on amazon - search on there for talc-free powder.

Ah thanks Corca, Id been looking at that Burts Bees one but couldn't find a stockist.

Yes, I got it locally but I wonder are they discontinued, as it’s difficult to find.

I've been reading up on this and it seems that a few people have been using it for years in their underwear and have had ovarian cancer, it has not been proven that there is a definitive link, but if you're using it over your body there doesn't seem to be a problem

So with the Lush one, can you put it near/on your bits?

What about the imperial leather ones? Are they ok to use?

I was going to recommend both the Lush and Burts Bees ones (and yes - all good near ones delicate bits!).

Thanks Hodge!

Burts Bees wasn't available in the shops I went into and Lush were out of stock
So it looks like I'll have to use the Internet to order online.
Just a small thing but that's one of the reasons bricks and mortar shops are closing.

How annoying. I feel your frustration. By the way I meant to say that Burts also do a diaper ointment style powder product - it's cream that turns into talc (without actual talc). If that makes sense. I'm very fond of that too - a bit more moisturising particularly for my inner thighs.

I don’t know about cancer but the issue was a combination of the particle size plus the chemical composition.
I wouldn’t stick any powder in my pants regardless of it’s make up. The link with cancer isn’t confirmed but it could cause irritation and it doesn’t make sense to put stuff that could go into your vagina.

You shouldn't use anything on your bits, it will disturb the natural flora down there that keeps it all healthy.

You should also be careful not to inhale any powders, whatever they are, but cornstarch/flour will do the same job as talc, and bicarbonate of soda is good for deodorising.

It's not for my bits - feet and thighs

waitrose do a talc free powder

www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/senspa-talc-free-natural-body-powder/504069-416718-416719

Medipure powder is talc free, and you can buy it in Savers for 99p.