We say no way, talcum powder is not the long-term solution to chafing. Apart from the fact that talcum powder is messy and provides a short term barrier, it has been linked to cancer.
Having said that, it is not clear if consumer products containing talcum powder increase the risk of cancer. Studies of personal use of talcum powder have had mixed results, although there is some suggestion of a possible increase in ovarian cancer risk. There is very little evidence at this time that any other forms of cancer are linked with consumer use of talcum powder.
Err on the side of caution
Until more information is available, people concerned about using talcum powder may want to avoid or limit their use of consumer products that contain it. Hence, we are being extra cautious and have not included talcum powder in our formulae.