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As 2,000 sue over talc cancer link, should you be worried about talc make-up, what if you were exposed as a baby and what are the warning signs of cancer? Experts' must-read guide

Baby powder containing talc is no longer available at UK supermarkets; instead, you'll find products made with cornstarch, a white powder extracted from corn kernels.

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04.12.2024, 16:26

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What is talc made from? 

Baby powder containing talc is no longer available at UK supermarkets; instead, you'll find products made with cornstarch, a white powder extracted from corn kernels.

Many products now say 'talc-free' on the label.

You can, however, still buy body powders containing talc online (via retailers such as Amazon), so if you are using powder and want to avoid a mineral-based product, read the ingredients carefully.

In 2018 and 2023, Target Ovarian Cancer warned against the use of talcum powder between the legs.

Gynaecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter, author of The Menopause Manifesto, says: 'There is no reason to actually use talcum powder on the genitals, so don't use yet another unnecessary product.'

If your beauty therapist applies talc after a wax, for example, you might consider asking for an alternative.

Baby powder containing talc is no longer available at UK supermarkets. Instead, you'll find products made with cornstarch, a white powder extracted from corn kernels

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