Is talcum powder the same as baby powder?

What are the differences, if there are any, between baby powder and talcum powder? ~

• Answer:

  Talcum powder is composed of a mineral containing hydrated magnesium silicate. This substance is commonly known as talc. It can be translucent and opaque, or clear and lustrous. This property renders our face a shinny and glossy appearance after application. Other than talc, zinc stearate, magnesium silicates are also active ingredients in talc. Baby powders are comparatively mild. It is an astringent powder, and contains either talc or cornstarch. It's a rare for a baby powder to contain talc. It is gentle as it is made up of pure cornstarch, with some amount of zinc oxide or sodium bicarbonate. It contains soothing natural ingredients like, chamomile, marshmallow, and calendula extracts. It also contains kaolin, bentonite, rose extract, and myrrh and slippery elm extract. Arrowroot powder, tapioca starch, oat starch, aloe vera, rose clay, lavender oil, and vitamin E are also found in these powders which make them safe for the baby.