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Here's the truth: Talcum powder, used in most traditional baby powder formulas, is generally not recommended for continuous use on anyone, including your baby, because of long-term health complications that could potentially arise. That's the no-BS version — even though the link between talcum powder and cancer is still largely unclear.

If you still want to use baby powder without the potential risks, the best option is to try talc-free powders made from corn starch, baking soda, tapioca starch, arrowroot starch, kaolin clay, rice starch or oat flour. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2F31188166%2F&data=05%7C01%7Caporter%40healthline.com%7C74c767fda82a4af47cb808dab32b82b2%7C00e1df3d9626410c898c16aaa8c2afc9%7C0%7C0%7C638019296710623344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Hb0vfk0ERtWyz%2FPrEJ1ryrmINso7RfrpWRDY0Idpi6A%3D&reserved=0 Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Johnson & Johnson has not taken this lightly and have continued to assert that their products harbor no danger and that they intend to appeal the decision.

What’s in Baby Powder?

It’s actually not even the risk of cancer that’s troubling to pediatricians. It’s the fact that talc powder is very easily inhaled, which can lead to a number of lung issues.

Talc: People with concerns about the health effects of talc should look for powders that do not contain it. The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has further information on the safety of cosmetic talc available here: http://www.thefactsabout.co.uk/safety-of-cosmetic-talc/news/99/308/n Skin concerns: Babies with known skin conditions, such as eczema, require products tailored to meet their needs. Look for products specifying that they are suitable for sensitive skin. However, if you’re dead set on using a powder, Ganjian says that you should “pour it into your hand while your hand is far away from your baby’s head. Then, put it on your child slowly so that the powder does not go much into the air around your baby’s mouth and nose.” JOHNSON’S ® baby powder does not contain asbestos, a substance classified as cancer-causing. The talc used in all our global production is carefully selected and processed to be asbestos-free, which is confirmed by regular testing to confirm purity. Like all our products, JOHNSON’S ® baby powder contains only ingredients that have been fully evaluated by scientific and medical experts to ensure they are safe to use.It is also important to note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the use of talc in cosmetics. This means that each company that uses talc in its products does not have to abide by any of the safety standards that the FDA set for other products. And she’s not the only doctor with concerns about the use of baby powder for children. Daniel Ganjian, M.D., pediatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, notes that the American Academy of Pediatrics cautions that no parent should use any powder on their baby, saying that “any fine powders can be inhaled and cause lung injury.” Horrifyingly, Johnson & Johnson, the largest manufacturers of talcum-based powders recently recalled their popular baby powder due to trace amounts of asbestos being found in it.