Baby powder on face?

MangoLime

Hi all!

I'm wondering, does anybody know if it's safe to use baby powder (talc, not cornstarch) in place of a face powder? I've heard that inhaling it can cause illness?

Thanks in advance!

ClubDead

MangoLime, I used it years ago as a setting powder but stopped when I heard that about the dangers of long-term exposure of inhaling finely milled powders. At the time there was no definitive research done but I believe it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Also, because of the talc content you will look unnaturally pale not only in person but freakishly white in photographs....believe me, many a photograph from that time has been burnt!!

gingernut125

most face powders are made with talc? so confused

ClubDead

gingernut125 wrote: »

most face powders are made with talc? so confused

Yep talc content in face powders is a pain in the butt! :mad: You'll notice that the more expensive powders tend to have a lower talc content though, but most (if not all) will contain some percentage of it. I used Nars loose face powder in the past which I found fantastic and it photographed well too. In contrast I used Max Factor loose powder for a while...it does not photograph well
One important thing to note with face powder is to use it as little as possible and only on the areas that you tend to see shine. Then when you need to re-apply during the day blot first with tissue paper before lightly dusting the face again.

abrr1000

Would the smell of baby not bother you? That's one thing baby powder always reminds me of - smell of babies and nappies.

curry_person

abrr1000 wrote: »

Would the smell of baby not bother you? That's one thing baby powder always reminds me of - smell of babies and nappies.

lol you only use a small bit you wouldnt smell anything cause only a tiny amount i use it my face a good bit, i fink if you worry about all health warnings you'll go mad :P if you died from baby powder youll make sky news as long you aint going crazy with it, i doubt people inhale much of baby powder to do much damage

beautybrains

Yes I learned before that baby powder gets trapped in the lungs and cause problems if overly used. Yes I know we use it on baby etc. but truth is with over exposure it can cause problems. Also using it on the face can clog pores and lead to break outs and blackheads. Why not invest in a normal face powder, I find Rimmels one stay matte one fantasic and its only like €6-7.
a quick tip when buying a face powder:
-Make sure its a translucant one. If you wear a coloured powder, come midday when your skin starts to produce oil the coloured powder will start to absorb the oils from the skin and cause the colouring in your foundation to dark and become blotchy and orange.

MangoLime

Thanks for the replies everybody! I use normal face powder at the moment, but noticed the other day that it contains talc so as I use baby powder anyway I thought it would be a way to save money.

Thanks again!