Here a little food for thought.
What is
Talcum powder?
Do you
believe that Talcum Powder and Baby Powder are the same?
There
are actually differences between the two:
Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral
containing elements of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talc Powder can be clear or opaque and
translucent. Talc also has ingredients
of zinc stearate, magnesium and silicates.
Baby Powders are a milder substance because
they are made with cornstarch instead of talcum powder which can be harmful to
baby’s lungs when inhaled. Most talcum
powders are contaminated with asbestos fibers) Cornstarch is much less harmful
when inhaled and should be a serious consideration when looking at powders not
only for babies’ safety but for the entire family.
Why
Cornstarch?
Cornstarch has anti-inflammatory benefits,
it calms itchy skin and rashes, and burns.
When
thinking about the differences between the two there are no comparisons to
which one works best, cornstarch is the winner.
I enjoy
creating my own line of products and making my own baby and adult powders is
one of my favorites because I can customize it to be more absorbent to wetness
and odors. I also like the fact that I know what I am using in my powders. “If I don’t put it on my skin, I don’t sell
it to my friends.” The best part is that I love infusing my
cornstarch with other natural elements such as baking soda, Kaolin and French
Green Clay or any other of type clays for that matter. In addition to clays, we
use Arrowroot powder which is a white powder starch that feels and looks like cornstarch;
it’s extracted from the root of a tropical West Indies plant called Marantha
Arundinacea that’s grown in Thailand and Brazil.
Arrowroot
is used in many cosmetics to help moisturizers penetrate the skin and may be
used in other products similar to cornstarch.
Natural Clays are the key to many great natural product lines. At least it works great for me and my line.
When
considering the pros and cons of your talcum powder to baby powder, consider
that baby powder is not only safe for your babies but safe for adults as
well. Talcum comes with many
disadvantages and can come with a few risks as well. But the decision is yours. Many reports suggest that talcum powder
around the genital areas, armpits and cause cancer and tumors. In women, it is linked to ovarian
cancer. I believe that regardless of
talcum or baby powder, we should be careful when using these manufactured
products.
The only
real way to know what you are using on your skin is to investigate and research
your products and find out what works best for you and your family.
We have
a line of hand sifted powder visit us at naturalproductsbytmb.com
1 - Our Organic Baby Soft Powder - Powder Puff
2- Our Organic Shaker After Bath Powder for Men/Women
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