Talc

[JP4]

Has anyone ever tried to put some talc powder in CP soap to get a better "feel" and maybe some whitening also?

Thanks

 

[xyxoxy]

Never tried that but I have used white kaolin clay for the same effect and have been very happy with it.

If you try it be sure to let us know how it works.

 

[ChrissyB]

Thought about it once when I ran out of titanium dioxide, I was even considering grinding up chalk then too.
Didn't end up doing it, decided if I make soap I want to be able to use it.

Let us know if you do it though, and how it goes.

 

[holly99]

I sure haven't tried talc. I have used white clay as well and it adds a nice effect.

 

[mariflo]

I haven't used talc in soap but I did use it in making my own solid antiperspirant stick. However, I am not using it since most of the information I found online about talc suggests it's not very good for you. There are articles on talc saying it is a carcinogenic. I don't know if it can pentrate skin from using talc soap but I suppose if you use it in a body powder then it will most certainly enter your body through your lungs.
I know the info should be taken with a pinch of salt but still ... The best thing would be to do some research before using it in your soap and then you can make an informed decision I made my deodorant stick with talc because I read it as one of the ingredients in commercial deodorants and I thought it was safe to use ...but after I read more about it I decided not to use it ... lesson learned.
I did try some corn starch in my soap though and it gave it a very creamy and smooth texture and it helped fix the scents beter.
Just my opinion
mari

 

[Soaplady22]

I, too, have used karolin clay with good results.
Never thought of corn starch ....

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