I love using scented body powders on my skin, especially during the humid Mid West summers. It makes my skin feel silky, smell pretty, and absorbs excess moisture which helps me feel more comfortable in my skin. All of my body powders are made with a natural corn starch/arrowroot blend. I have known for many years that Talcum Powder is a dangerous carcinogen. My mother always kept up on the latest information on holistic medicine and remedies. I remember her reading the Mother Earth News and other similar publications along with her medical books when I was a young child. Baby powder and other talc containing products were not allowed in our house.
Talc is a mineral and is produced by the mining industry. One of the components of talc are tiny fibers that are similar in structure to asbestos. Because talc is closely related to the carcinogen asbestos, studies have indicated that tiny talc particles can cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. This is truly unsettling when you stop to think about all the products on the market that contain talc. There are many facial products that are made with talc as well as BABY POWDER folks. Please read your labels. How many of us powder our babies up out of love to keep them dry and comfortable only to find the product we are using could be causing serious harm to the little people we love most. There is so much information on this subject that is only a google away. Here is a link to get you started. Check out the Cancer Prevention Coalition web site to see what they have to say about the carcinogen talc.
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Warmest Regards,
G.