FabGuys.com forum: Talcum powder

By *reakaway OP Man
2 weeks ago

Black country

Does anyone use talc nowadays? Can you still get it? I recall the wife ordering fragranced mens talc from Avon years ago. I used to enjoy smothering my private parts in talc. It made me feel really clean and fresh down there after a shower. Anyone else use it still?

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
2 weeks ago

North East

Makes the skin nice and smooth

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By *eedsbearmanMan
2 weeks ago

Leeds

Cancer risk seemed to kill it off

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By *oxleyMan
2 weeks ago

Wetherby

Use it when the wife waxes my crack. She likes to inflict pain…..

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By *inkyfuckerukMan
2 weeks ago

Worcester & Bangor

Yes rub your baby in asbestos brilliant stuff

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By *xMartixxTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Cambridge

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By *xMartixxTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Cambridge

"Does anyone use talc nowadays? Can you still get it? I recall the wife ordering fragranced mens talc from Avon years ago. I used to enjoy smothering my private parts in talc. It made me feel really clean and fresh down there after a shower. Anyone else use it still? "

On the dance floor .

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By *oxleyMan
2 weeks ago

Wetherby

Johnsons and others have switched to cornstarch based products. They are totally safe

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By *eiseMan
2 weeks ago

Cumbernauld

"Johnsons and others have switched to cornstarch based products. They are totally safe "

Indeed. Love the clean, fresh and dry feeling.

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By *obby_000Man
2 weeks ago

Evesham

Yep. A baby powder user here

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By *xtraoneMan
2 weeks ago

Gloucester

"Johnsons and others have switched to cornstarch based products. They are totally safe "

Breathing in corn starch is not safe.

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By *ugarrainMan
2 weeks ago

paisley

"Johnsons and others have switched to cornstarch based products. They are totally safe

Breathing in corn starch is not safe. "

Yeah. Stick to the safe marching powder to preserve your health.

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By *ymacMan
2 weeks ago

Derby

Talc may have had asbestos contamination issues

Talc and asbestos deposits are often close to each other hence possible contamination

Corn starch products are used now

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By *evanianMan
2 weeks ago

Flintshire

Yes, I often use talc after a shower.

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By *0yguyMan
2 weeks ago

Cumberland

"Talc may have had asbestos contamination issues

Talc and asbestos deposits are often close to each other hence possible contamination

Corn starch products are used now

No proven link between talcum powder and cancer. Just because talcum and asbestos are mined near each other doesn’t mean they are the same thing or are cross-contaminated.

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By *im le2Man
2 weeks ago

aylestone leic

Baby powder smells fabulous.

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By *achaelHTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Bosworth

Its not just the fact they are closely mined together and cross contamination!

Any substance particularly talcs etc with small particulate can and do get deep into the lungs when breathed in and there starts the problem!

Volcanic dust theres another blighted millions in the last decades

Its down to particulate size as much as what it is

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By *achaelHTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Bosworth

Its not just the fact they are closely mined together and cross contamination!

Any substance particularly talcs etc with small particulate can and do get deep into the lungs when breathed in and there starts the problem!

Volcanic dust theres another

blighted millions in the last decades

Its down to particulate size as much as what it is

Pure Talc Particle Size and Inflammation

Even in the absence of asbestos, the physical properties and size of the talc particles themselves pose risks, particularly with chronic exposure:

Respiratory Issues: Inhaling fine talc dust can cause lung irritation and respiratory distress. Long-term occupational exposure to asbestos-free talc has been linked to pulmonary conditions such as talcosis (lung scarring) and chronic bronchitis. In infants, accidental inhalation can be fatal.Ovarian Cancer Concerns: When used frequently in the female genital area, talc particles can migrate into the reproductive tract and potentially cause chronic inflammation in the ovaries. Inflammation is a known factor in cancer development. The IARC has classified pure talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" based on limited evidence from human studies and stronger evidence from lab studies showing it causes inflammation and cell damage.

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By *egginzboyMan
2 weeks ago

Rugeley

"Johnsons and others have switched to cornstarch based products. They are totally safe "

You can also use it to thicken your custard stews and sauces

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By *uangshanMan
2 weeks ago

jarrow-fellgate

Yes you can still get talc try the baby lisle in the supermarket

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By *aremanMan
2 weeks ago

Hingham

Use it when I take my frustration out on my tabla drums. Makes the fingers nice and slippy.

The change to cornstarch only took place in the UK in 2023. But you're more likely to get cancer from your asbestos shed roof than Johnson's...seal it NOW.

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By *egginzboyMan
2 weeks ago

Rugeley

I use it on my snooker cue and its also good as a dry lube for squeeky door hinges etc

And ants dont like it

Its also good for removing grease stains

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By *hiteroseMan
2 weeks ago

Neverwhere

"... But you're more likely to get cancer from your asbestos shed roof than Johnson's...seal it NOW."

No. This is completely incorrect.

Asbestos cement which used to be used for shed roofs typically contains white asbestos. This, is a much less harmful form of asbestos (classed as a serpentine) and is far less carcinogenic than the other types of asbestos. In addition, being encapsulated in cement makes it difficult to release fibres unless it is cut, drilled or abraded. Also, being outdoors (good ventilation) and wet for much of the year reduces the risk still further.

The best thing to do with asbestos cement ... is to leave it alone.

Talc is different. It can potentially contain two of the rarer types of asbestos (tremolite and anthophylite). These resemble the more well known blue and brown asbestos types (classed as amphiboles), and have a similar level of carcinogenicity ... which is at least an order of magnitude greater than for white asbestos.

The fibres in talc are short, thin and needle-like. Once deposited in the lung they are of such a shape that the lungs defence mechanisms can't remove them.

Also, talc will typically be sprinkled in the confines of a bedroom or bathroom, and it is inevitable that some of the airborne powder will be inhaled.

So the risk of developing cancer from talc is very much higher than from asbestos cement.

Incidentally Johnson & Johnson were aware of asbestos contamination of talc as far back as the 1950s. But it's not the only example of industry turning a blind eye to the effects of asbestos in their products.

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By *aremanMan
2 weeks ago

Hingham

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By *aremanMan
2 weeks ago

Hingham

"... But you're more likely to get cancer from your asbestos shed roof than Johnson's...seal it NOW.

No. This is completely incorrect.

The best thing to do with asbestos cement ... is to leave it alone.

The fibres in talc are short, thin and needle-like. Once deposited in the lung they are of such a shape that the lungs defence mechanisms can't remove them.

Also, talc will typically be sprinkled in the confines of a bedroom or bathroom, and it is inevitable that some of the airborne powder will be inhaled.

So the risk of developing cancer from talc is very much higher than from asbestos cement.

Wow. When are you publishing your review?

Seriously, the link between asbestos contamination of talc products and mesothelioma is not strong, although inhaling any asbestos carries a risk. Given that chrysotile ("white" asbestos) is pretty well the only variety in commercial use, that does not affect the relative danger from asbestos roofs and talcum powder. It's the same mineral in both. Chrysotile is associated with talc in nature.

In a new corrugated asbestos roof, sure, the fibres are pretty well fixed and you're ok around them. There aren't many new roofs these days. All asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999.

Old, weathered roofs, not so. The surface breaks down and the fibres are released. Drill or cut the material without serious protective gear and the risk is even higher. Even cleaning it is problematic. The dust is essentially pure asbestos fibre. Not asbestos very heavily diluted by talc. So I'm sticking with my statement. Seal it, or get it professionally removed.

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By *egginzboyMan
2 weeks ago

Rugeley

The talc that's on the supermarket shelves nowadays is safe to use

A lady who I work with goes jogging and she swears by it to prevent chafing so she does

So do the shake n vac

And put the freshness back

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By *imonxxx200TV/TS
2 weeks ago

Thirsk

Put on when putting my breast plate on it hells it to go on smoothly

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By *isa c 64TV/TS
2 weeks ago

maidstone

Also use baby powder when wearing my breastplate. Lot easier to put on, rub in on the outside makes look and feel better too

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By *iceCleanCockMan
2 weeks ago

swadlincote

Talcum powder is very useful when fitting an inner tube into a tyre.

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By *arolynjayneTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Clacton on sea

Baby Talc smells gorgeous and for many a real turn on..

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By *egginzboyMan
2 days ago

Rugeley

As kids my three brothers and I used to stay at our Aunts house in Porthmadog during school holidays

She was very old fashioned prim and proper she aways used talc after having a bath

My eldest brother took he talc tin from the bathroom emptied it out and refilled the tin with a mixture of icing sugar and flower from her kitchen

It was funny because she never said anything and mustve noticed after using it cuz it wudve gone all sticky i suppose

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By *ullmytriggerMan
2 days ago

Crewe

When I trained as a reflexologist I was told not to use talc because it has the same molecular make up as asbestos.

So could use cornstarch instead but it's a pity cos I love the smell of talc x

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By *ildwestheroMan
2 days ago

Llandrindod Wells

They suggest users of tight rubberwear e.g. gimp suits, use it to help getting it on and off. I know I have some talcum powder in my bathroom. Bought it years ago. Does it have a use-by date? Don't think I've touched it in years.

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By *egginzboyMan
2 days ago

Rugeley

My friend uses it and dusts her inner thighs with it

Shes 30 stone and she says its stops chafing when shes walking

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By *airycubnottsMan
2 days ago

Nottingham

Johnson’s new cornstarch formulation smells disgusting. I use Cuticura

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By *egginzboyMan
2 days ago

Rugeley

"Johnson’s new cornstarch formulation smells disgusting. I use Cuticura "

Thats the one Mr Methane uses when he performs in front of a tv audience

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By *andomguy321Man
2 days ago

reading

"My friend uses it and dusts her inner thighs with it

Shes 30 stone and she says its stops chafing when shes walking"

Must get through a fair bit of the stuff

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By *ryan2000Man
24 hours ago

London colney

I have been using Johnson baby power all my life ,love the freshness on my skin keeps me comfortable and confidence .it's always been my go to

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