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What are the advantages and disadvantages of talcum powder?
The benefits of talcum powder are as follows:

1, talcum powder contains talcum powder, so it has smooth texture and good lubricity.

2, talcum powder contains boric acid, so it has anti-inflammatory, detumescence, astringent and antipruritic effects.

3, talcum powder contains magnesium carbonate, so it can resist drying and caking, and spices make talcum powder more comfortable to use.

There are four things that are bad for talcum powder:

1. Talcum powder and asbestos are mixed together. If used in large quantities or improperly, it will have a certain impact on the digestive system and respiratory system.

2. Talcum powder contained in talcum powder is a class 2A carcinogen. Long-term use in female private parts may increase the risk of ovarian cancer.

3, the baby has a "red background", the use of talcum powder will aggravate the condition and cover up the condition.

4, adult talcum powder can not be used for baby, because the irritating substance of talcum powder will hurt baby's skin.

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Here are several health powders that can replace talcum powder:

1, corn flour. The main ingredient of this talcum powder is corn starch, which has certain hygroscopicity and is harmless to the skin.

2, pine pollen. It belongs to cosmetics with the same origin as food. It is taken from natural pine pollen and does not contain talcum powder and essence. Pine itself has a certain medicinal value, and it can effectively prevent eczema and mosquito bites by applying it to your baby.

3. Pearl powder. Pearl talcum powder is made of natural freshwater pearls, and pearl powder for external use has a very good skin care effect on infants, which can effectively eliminate malnutrition and reduce itching.

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People's Daily Online-It is best not to use talcum powder, nor do infants with ovarian cancer.

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