Swim Cap Powder?

Question

My swim cap package said to powder the cap with talcum powder after a use. I heard talcum powder is associated with lung cancer and skin cancer is it ok if I use baby powder instead?

Answer 1

yes you can use baby powder for you swim cap. i do that all the time. putting in baby powder is part of taking care of your cap and it sometimes make putting on your cap easier.

Answer 2

Interestingly enough, I just called poison control about the use of powders and its association with cancer or harmful inhalation.  When talcum powder is directly inhaled or repeatedly inhaled that's when lung cancer becomes an issue.  It is important not to let an infant inhale talcum-based powder at all.  So you'll probably be okay to put talcum powder in your swim cap.