There is currently an article from Mail on Sunday reporting on the findings of a link between the usage of talcum powder and ovarian cancer. While the study is limited in that they only studied the use of talcum powder used on woman's private parts and its risk for cancer, it proves just how much the skin can absorb in the body and accumulate. I used to think that the skin was a barrier between myself and the outside world, but that is not the case.
Talc is a general term used in ingredient lists, it is usually made from magnesium silicate, otherwise known as soapstone. Talc is used in products such as lipstick, baby powder, deodorants, and soap.
Read more about it at Mail on Sunday and Cancer Prevention Coalition.
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