talcum powder?

honeypop

I hate the mess of the powdery stuff, but on my little one I use this Liquid Talc from Asda when I have to, and have used it on myself occasionally as well.

It's a lotion that dries to a very light powder finish, so no mess putting it on!

lostinrates

Mags30 wrote: »

Why do people put lots of talc on the genital area? I have no idea why people would do this? But I don't even own a bottle of talc, just curious.

I don't put it there....so don't know,I tend to think the least additives put there the better...don't want to upset the balance or cause irritation!

Petlamb

I dont put it near to any genital openings, however where the leg joins and under my tummy i do as im a larger girl and sweat there and get red - not fun!

jenniewb

Vampiric_Addiction wrote: »

I dont put it near to any genital openings, however where the leg joins and under my tummy i do as im a larger girl and sweat there and get red - not fun!

Have you tried the anti-chaffing gel? forget what its called but Boots sell it, begins with 'L'.
In the summer I run and have worn tiny shorts in the past (not brave enough atm!) my legs/thighs used to chaffe like nothing else and this gel really helped me out- worked with sweat (didn't rinse off with the sweat unlike talc!).
I just wanted to suggest it as even though your not using talc at any "openings" it is a dust and the particles do become airborne and can and do travel.

silverjay

Nivea talc for me. Just seems a silkier finish than any of the others I've tried. Always been a talc girl.

mrsmerrygold

red_devil wrote: »

Who uses talc after a shower/bath and what do you use?

i use it after a bath
look on boots .co.uk

GetRealBabe

Hi

I like Lush's Coconut and Silky Underwear. I might try Vanillary as well.

Violetta_2

jenniewb wrote: »

Have you tried the anti-chaffing gel? forget what its called but Boots sell it, begins with 'L'.
In the summer I run and have worn tiny shorts in the past (not brave enough atm!) my legs/thighs used to chaffe like nothing else and this gel really helped me out- worked with sweat (didn't rinse off with the sweat unlike talc!).
I just wanted to suggest it as even though your not using talc at any "openings" it is a dust and the particles do become airborne and can and do travel.

Lanacane? Free sample here if it works supposed to be a good make up primer too, but not an expert on makeup.
Never used talc, but my mum hated it so we never grew up with it.
I've been told in the US they use cornstarch based talc type stuff rather than the type of stuff we use here. But that was my MIL & she talks rubbish half the time anyway:rotfl:

jenniewb

Violetta wrote: »

Lanacane? Free sample here if it works supposed to be a good make up primer too, but not an expert on makeup.
Never used talc, but my mum hated it so we never grew up with it.
I've been told in the US they use cornstarch based talc type stuff rather than the type of stuff we use here. But that was my MIL & she talks rubbish half the time anyway:rotfl:

Good luck with the free samples. Applied many times and nothing I wouldn't use cornstarch- its not an anti-bac put it that way! It may make you itch!

I have heard its a good primer too but its so dense that I'd worry about it drying facial skin out so maybe a patch test first? Having said that I can see how it would do a good job, just not every day!:o

melancholly

prudencekitten wrote: »

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm

Q. What kind of exposure is dangerous?
A. Talc is toxic. Talc particles cause tumors in human ovaries and lungs. Numerous studies have shown a strong link between frequent use of talc in the female genital area and ovarian cancer. Talc particles are able to move through the reproductive system and become imbedded in the lining of the ovary. Researchers have found talc particles in ovarian tumors and have found that women with ovarian cancer have used talcum powder in their genital area more frequently than healthy women.[SIZE=-2]2[/SIZE]

never heard of this - thanks for the link! read a few more sites and it looks like the link was due to some form of asbestos being used and that the increased risk is very small:

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/OtherCarcinogens/AtHome/talcum-powder-and-cancer
http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/talcum-powder/
http://www.ovacome.org.uk/media/14682/factsheet%2015%20talcum%20powder%20july%202009.pdf

i think on balance, i'm not going to avoid it as being overweight or smoking or drinking too much are far more likely to cause a risk for cancer than using the odd bit of talc (although not ovarian cancer specifically). if anyone is worried, the third link is from a support group for people with ovarian cancer in the UK and gives a clear summary of risk - well worth a read.