How to Use Talcum Powder Around the House

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Tip 1 - Talc, Talcum Powder And How To Use It - Sharpologist

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Doles | permalink

Talcum powder helps cut down on friction and absorbs moisture, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping prevent rashes.

For further reading: http://sharpologist.com/2014/06/talcum-powder-use.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Talcum Powder and Cancer

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by John O Mahony | permalink

Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral composed mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It is widely used in cosmetic products such as baby powder and adult body and facial powders.
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For further reading: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer ^[2]

Tip 3 - 20 Brilliant Uses for Baby Powder You've Never Considered - DIY & Crafts

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mc Kinley 84 | permalink

Baby powder is not just for babies. This sweet smelling white powder can do so much more than simply ward off diaper rash. In fact, there are many different uses for baby powder that you probably never considered. From keeping your pets smelling fresh to helping you to remove stains from your...

For further reading: http://www.diyncrafts.com/7271/lifehacks/20-brilliant-uses-for-baby-powder ^[3]

Tip 4 - Talcum Powder – Talc Baby Powder, Ovarian Side Effects

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alana Anoskey | permalink

Americans used talcum powder to sooth diaper rash and to absorb body moisture. Medical evidence suggests that the powder is linked to ovarian cancer.

For further reading: http://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Should I stop using talcum powder?

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Perry Smith | permalink

A study has found an increased risk of between 20% and 30% for ovarian cancer in women who used talc for what some call 'intimate personal hygiene'
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For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/23/should-i-stop-using-talcum-powder ^[5]

Tip 6 - 10 Tips for Using Baby Powder Around the House - The Creek Line House

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fanette Singer | permalink

Does anyone ever use baby powder on babies anymore? We haven’t used it on either of our kids, but we still always keep some around for various uses. In celebration of baby Jack being one week old today, I thought it would be fun to share some of the great non-baby things that you can …

For further reading: http://creeklinehouse.com/2013/12/10-tips-for-using-baby-powder-around.html ^[6]

Tip 7 - Women who regularly use talcum powder increase their risk of ovarian cancer by 24%

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dr Dom Dom | permalink

Doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, U.S., found that talcum powder particles applied to the genital area can travel into a woman's body and cause inflammation which allows cancer cells to flourish.
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For further reading: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2343974/Women-regularly-use-talcum-powder-increase-risk-ovarian-cancer-24.html ^[7]

Tip 8 - How to Use Talcum Powder Around the House | eHow

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rock Demarco | permalink

Talc is in the family of magnesium silicates. Used in a powdered form, talc is highly absorbent and helps cut down on friction on the skin that may cause irritation. We generally associate talcum powder with babies, though it has a number of other handy uses around the house.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2121282_use-talcum-powder-around-house.html ^[8]