Is it okay to use talcum powder for the face.

I got curious about your question. I've been hearing that talc may be causing some illnesses. It looks like cornstarch based is OK though.

I ran across this from a woman who seems to know what she's talking about.

Good luck.
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Well I started to use a cornstarch based baby powder on my face when I noticed a friend would use just the smallest residue in her hair to take out some of the shine from not washing everyday (trying to make a dye job last longer).

What I do is dab my brush in it and shake it off until it looks like its all gone - that's the trick to not looking like a ghost, you have to shake it really good until it looks like there's nothing left on the brush. There will be enough residual pwder left on the brush to do the job. And then you just DAB the brush on the parts of your face that need it. Don't "brush" or "rub" it in, just dab. I think it works pretty good for me and I'm a dark skinned gal. I don't use any other makeup powders either. I suppose you could use straight Cornstarch, but I haven't tried that yet.

I think it absorbs oil and moisture from the skin, so makes it seem smooth. I use unperfumed talc on my feet and hands for gymnastics to reduce friction and keep them in good condition. Don't know if it is ok on the face, but I think a make-up brush would work well.

In the long run no, as talcum powder forms a layer on the face and clogs the pores...so if you apply talcum powder, use wet wipes after a few hours

[c=#BF0080]@Tammie. Thank you. I really need the advise from you and all here. I haven't buy the brush yet. I find it difficult to make it even and smooth on the face. I intend to buy the brush soon.[/c]

You should talk to s doctor no one else.

@Diyanne - You're welcome. :)

[c=#7700B2]Talk to the doc? Oh okay. [/c]

[c=#003BB2]@Ynotisay. Thank you. That's very nice info. I've never heard of it. I'll look into it further. Thank you again.[/c]