baby powder
noun
: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing
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Earlier this week, a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $40 million to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was to blame for their ovarian cancer, per Reuters and AP.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
While it’s not used on actual babies much anymore due to health concerns, a sprinkle of baby powder can quiet squeaks, remove sand, absorb oil, and more.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
This link has made headlines in recent years with lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson resulting in multimillion dollar payouts after the company’s baby powder was found to cause cancer in some consumers.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Myles Straw ran onto the field in Pittsburgh, the day after a loss, throwing baby powder in Davis Schneider’s face during an on-field pre-game interview.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
While it’s not used on actual babies much anymore due to health concerns, a sprinkle of baby powder can quiet squeaks, remove sand, absorb oil, and more.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
This link has made headlines in recent years with lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson resulting in multimillion dollar payouts after the company’s baby powder was found to cause cancer in some consumers.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Myles Straw ran onto the field in Pittsburgh, the day after a loss, throwing baby powder in Davis Schneider’s face during an on-field pre-game interview.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Baby powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20powder. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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