Talcum powder shelf life

In life, many people like to use some talcum powder, especially in summer, because it is easy to sweat and get heat rash. For fat people and children, because of frequent sweating, they can easily feel uncomfortable. If you apply some talcum powder on the body, it can effectively neutralize some sweat and oil. So how long is the shelf life of talcum powder?

How long is the shelf life of talcum powder

The shelf life of talcum powder is generally three years, which should be indicated on the packaging, but it must be kept in a dry place. If it doesn't say so on the packaging, don't buy it.

Unopened talcum powder actually has almost no shelf life limit. After opening, the powder may harden due to contact with air/moisture. For some products that contain borneol, the borneol will gradually sublime and become ineffective, but there is no problem of toxicity.

In addition, since talcum powder contains a large amount of lead, it is not recommended for babies to use baby powder made from talcum powder.

Talcum powder precautions

Talcum powder is still the mainstream product used by babies to apply on their bodies after bathing, but some parents with a strong sense of safety have begun to notice some problems. They ask whether talcum powder is harmful to babies and what precautions should be taken when using it on babies.

1. Talcum powder itself is a chemical substance, which also contains substances such as magnesium oxide. If it is accidentally inhaled into the baby's body, it will reduce the baby's resistance and cause respiratory diseases.

2. Because talcum powder has the function of absorbing water, if the baby's skin sweats or the water droplets are not wiped off after bathing, the talcum powder will form particles. The baby's skin is relatively delicate, and the particles will scratch the baby's skin and cause ulcers.

3. Contains talc. Talcum powder contains lead, which is not easily excreted or decomposed once it enters the human body. The long-term accumulated lead content will exceed the standard, leading to intellectual retardation, hyperactivity, physical development failure and other phenomena in infants. Therefore, you must pay attention to this when choosing talcum powder.

4. The particles of talcum powder are relatively small and can easily enter the baby's nose or mouth, which can easily cause asthma, cough and other diseases in the baby.

5. When choosing baby powder, the first thing you should pay attention to is to choose the one marked as not containing talc, so that you can buy it with confidence. The other thing is to buy products from big brands. Pay attention to one thing when using it, especially for baby girls. It cannot be applied to the perineum. When applying talcum powder to the groin, be careful not to get it on the baby girl's private parts. Otherwise, once the talcum powder enters the baby girl's body through the vagina, it may attach to the ovaries and cause a series of gynecological diseases. Although it will not manifest in childhood, the hidden dangers left behind may be infinite.