Here are some link that explains;
From Cancer Prevention Coalition
http://thegreenists.com/tip-of-the-day/tip-of-the-day-go-talc-free/1165
Most importantly, let those innocent babies stay away from that 'baby's johnson power' smell! We are actually unconsciously dusting the angels with poisons daily and it could be fatal when inhale.
Powder Inhalation Causes Deaths!
Since the early 1980's, records prove that several infants die each year due to accidental baby powder inhalation. Talc is a household hazard. It is used on babies to prevent diaper rash and to absorb moisture in the skin, keeping babies fresh. Evidently, dusting with baby powder endangers your infant's lungs as there is great possibility of inhaling the product. It is dangerous to expose your baby to this carcinogen. Swelling and irritation of the lungs may occur when the powder is inhaled, and therefore may lead to breathing difficulties. Also, if talc gets in contact with baby's rash or broken skin, inflammatory reaction may take place and that could be very uncomfortable.
Since the early 1980's, records prove that several infants die each year due to accidental baby powder inhalation. Talc is a household hazard. It is used on babies to prevent diaper rash and to absorb moisture in the skin, keeping babies fresh. Evidently, dusting with baby powder endangers your infant's lungs as there is great possibility of inhaling the product. It is dangerous to expose your baby to this carcinogen. Swelling and irritation of the lungs may occur when the powder is inhaled, and therefore may lead to breathing difficulties. Also, if talc gets in contact with baby's rash or broken skin, inflammatory reaction may take place and that could be very uncomfortable.
Luckily we have some alternative for talc-free; non-acnegenic products:
Makeup Loose Power from AVEDA
Busting Power from Burt's Bees - Fragrant herbs and flowers lightly scent cornstarch and baking soda(not sure about this ingredient!) This 100% talc-free formula is also phthalate- and paraben-free.
