Switching From Talc Powders to Lower Cancer Risk, say Oncologists
Oncologists warn talc-based powders (used in baby and body powders) may carry cancer risk due to asbestos contamination in talc deposits; the World Health Organization classifies asbestos-contaminated talc as carcinogenic. While not all talc causes cancer, exposure from mining near asbestos raises concerns, so experts urge ditching talc-based powders and opting for safer alternatives like cornstarch, arrowroot, or rice starch; there is no known safe dose for talc-based powders.
