Research has linked the regular use of talc-containing products like talcum powder, baby powder and body powder in the genital area to the development of ovarian cancer in women. The powder may travel through the vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes to the ovaries. Due to the composition of talc, the body generally cannot expel the tiny particles of powder. These can then embed in the ovarian tissue. Over time, the embedded particles can cause the growth of cancerous tumors.