Do you still use talc?

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Next time you are talc buying in Tesco, try their F&F baby talc range. The night option is rather pleasant and you get a large 400g pot for £1.50
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Thanks LongDriver, I’ll put it on my shopping list for tomorrow…
:+1:

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My mother made me a Johnstons Baby, still am today.

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Annie, Yes, l remember the link with cancer was in the news.

I am not keen on the smell of Johnson’s baby powder. The only time l see and smell it now is when l go to Northern Soul nights where the male dancers sprinkle it on the floor to dance on!!

I remember the lovely smell of a talcum powder l used to put on my baby dolls when l was about 10. I think it was Cuticura?
Then my sisters and l started to use use Avon talcum powder after a bath. They were highly scented and we had to give up using them as we all got itchy and irritated somewhere… you know… :flushed:

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Bet you don’t ,it’s highly scented . :grinning:

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I like to smell nice Zuleika…
:wink:

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I used to love those scented talcs too, especially the classic ones from back in the day. You’re right though, they’ve basically vanished from shelves.

A big reason for that is the legal trouble around talcum powder and health concerns. There have been a bunch of lawsuits linking talc to serious issues, especially when it’s been used long-term. If you’re curious or still using it, might be worth reading up on it, this page breaks down the situation clearly.

Kinda wild how something so common turned into such a big deal.

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I still use Talc, and have used it all of my life with no known ill effects.
At seventy four with heart trouble, I doubt mesothelioma will get me first…
:sunglasses:

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Talc is no longer retailed in the UK due to court cases. All that is available now is Body Powder which is based on corn starch,

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No, I don’t use talc since it can cause cancer.

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erm…what :innocent:

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I used to like talc back in the talc days when I wore boxers under my 501’s.

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I still wear boxers under my 501’s!
Minus the imperial leather talc I hasten to add.

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Yes, all my life. I know there was a lot of blaming with Johnsons Baby Powder over cancer but I never knew of anyone here being affected. I wouldn’t be without it, especially when I come out of the pool.

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Neither do I Rox :009:
I think the Americans just love litigation, and now it’s over here big style.
I much prefer talc (or whatever it is these days) I think it’s much more healthy than bunging up your sweat glands with anti-perspirants.

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