Is using Talc as a deodorant still dangerous?

Question

I know talc is supposed to be very harmful if used on babies....but is it bad for us men if we use it on our armpits as a deodorant?

Answer 1

It's perfectly safe as long as you don't inhale it. Since grownups can hold their breath, you're OK.
P.S. Women should not use it on their privates, underwearpants, or on pads, because it can travel up to the uterus, and is suspected of causing ovarian cancer.
P.P.S.If someone didn't find any info about talc being harmful to babies, they didn't do enough research.

Answer 2

Let's put it this way, anything that has the potential to clog the pores under the arms is harmful. There are hundreds of lymph glands under the arms in the arm pits that when clogged can lead to various health problems, one of which is cancer. Blocking the pores on your skin, the largest organ in your body, in any form will cause skin disorders. When you have pimples, they are caused by clogged pores. The most radiant skin is cleansed daily with a brush to keep the pores open and the skin stimulated. If you want a deodorant, mint leaves work very well and they don't clog pores. You can soak the mint in alcohol for two weeks to use as a splash deodorant and you can also use various other plants that you like such as: cinnamon, vanilla beans, etc. to help to give off a pleasant odor, even when mixed with the secretions from the human body. Experiment and have fun with it. Find your own unique scent! Another option is to find a good deodorant at any local health food store, it will be a much higher grade than the ones that you find routinely in drugstores and the like.

On one website on preventing cancer they state that Talc has been directly linked to the disease. "Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos. Responding to this evidence in 1973, the FDA drafted a resolution that would limit the amount of asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic grade talc. However, no ruling has ever been made and today, cosmetic grade talc remains non-regulated by the federal government. This inaction ignores a 1993 National Toxicology Program report which found that cosmetic grade talc, without any asbestos-like fibers, caused tumors in animal subjects.1 Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen."
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.html

Best of luck and hope this helps!

Answer 3

Talc is a mineral, produced by the mining of talc rocks and then processed by crushing, drying and milling. Processing eliminates a number of trace minerals from the talc, but does not separate minute fibers which are very similar to asbestos.
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. Talc poses a health risk when exposed to the lungs. Talc miners have shown higher rates of lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses from exposure to industrial grade talc, which contains dangerous silica and asbestos.

Answer 4

I can't find any definitive information on the use of talcum powder by adult men. Some sources say it causes cancer, some say the link hasn't been proven. You should hold your breath when you use it because the particles are very fine and they can penetrate deeply into your lungs. That is why parents are discouraged from using baby powder on babies.

Talcum powder may be linked to ovarian cancer in women, but a very new study says that talc may be useful in treating lung tumors.

Talcum powder certainly feels nice, but it does not act as a deodorant or antiperspirant unless it has additives.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_Talcum_Powder_and_Cancer.asp?sitearea=
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=73421

Answer 5

Is Talc Harmful

Answer 6

From some of the other replies, it sounds as if talc may not be the best deodorant to use. Have you tried baking soda? Scrubbing your pits with it in the shower (maybe using a little apple cider vinegar if you have it) helps eliminate odors (bacteria), but you'll still sweat. You can also apply it with a little lotion when you get out of the shower.

Answer 7

The only "danger" to infants is when they breathe in the powder. Those who change diapers CAN safely use talcum powder, but should dump it into their hands first, then apply to the baby's bottom. I see no reason why an adult can't use it for deodorant except for possibly clogging sweat glands. With the plethora of available products specifically for that purpose, maybe you should shop around until you find one you like.

Answer 8

Just a thought.. I know this doesn't answer the question.. but isn't chalk made out of talc? so it's being inhaled everyday by children when at school.. elementary schools still use chalkboards..

Answer 9

There are sport talc deodorants available which would be more effective.

Answer 10

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It should be fine if you apply it carefully. It's best not to puff it into the air a lot so you breathe huge amounts in, but it's essentially harmless -- probably a lot better than an aluminum-based deodorant.