People who Partake in Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth?

[KarynVA]

I saw this article about DE a while back and that was the point at which I realized most of the hype about DE I see on the internet is completely and entirely BUNK. I feel really bad for people like the author of this article, being taken in by this scam. It's really sad, and scary.

I mean, she even recommends to use it as TOOTHPASTE!

 

[Mmanist]

I think my old college roommate used to snort it up his nose. does that count?

I have no idea why someone would want to put that up their nostril. Isn't DE made out of fossilized organisms? Why on earth would someone snort a fossil?

The only thing I use DE in is plaster. For fixing bigger holes in my drywall lol

 

[Marie2020]

I have no idea why someone would want to put that up their nostril. Isn't DE made out of fossilized organisms? Why on earth would someone snort a fossil?

The only thing I use DE in is plaster. For fixing bigger holes in my drywall lol

He's lucky he didn't choke

 

[WindingRoad]

If its food grade I use it as a face mask to draw out the toxins. I've heard the fine powder causes breathing problems but only in this thread have heard cancer before. It has been used in face power eye and eye shadow for many years. I've made a little bit of mascara with this and activated charcoal. I rarely use eye makeup but it's ok when I'm really tired and have to go out

Baby powder should be safe but I hear about a very large class action lawsuit in progress.

 

[Geckolady]

This is a FWIW and not meant to derail the thread, but I'd like to share. Some years ago I talked with a former employee of the company who told me that the expensive Lancome cosmetics and less expensive L'Oreal products are the same except that the Lancome ones have an added scent. So if you're using the more expensive ones, you're being ripped off.

 

[CindyinSD]

I read baby powder was catatonic over ten years ago. Because of the added chemicals and possible perfumes added. That really shocked me. I don't know if that has been improved, and to be honest I can't remember the ful story

I know it's auto-correct, but I gotta tease. Trying to envision catatonic baby powder.

I never looked up the reasons for talcum powder being deemed carcinogenic. I have talc in my glazing supplies, but aside from that sort of industrial purchasing, it's nearly impossible to find nowadays. All the baby powder & other personal use powders I've seen in recent decades have been cornstarch based.

 

[featherhead007]

I have no idea why someone would want to put that up their nostril. Isn't DE made out of fossilized organisms? Why on earth would someone snort a fossil?

The only thing I use DE in is plaster. For fixing bigger holes in my drywall lol

You have big holes in your drywall? (Does someone have anger issues)?

 

[featherhead007]

Only thing I use DE for, is ant control, and my pool filter.

 

[Coffeewastedmomma]

I have heard(vaguely) of people using it for personal health reasons, but honestly never paid much attention to the whys. Or what it is supposed to do.
Curious to hear..

I do use it sprinkled into coop and run, and in the dust bath. Although they will peck/eat it. I do not put it directly into their feed.

 

[featherhead007]

How do you use it for your pool filter?

I have a paper cartridge filter system. Adding DE to the intake, makes the filter catch even smaller particles of dust and dirt.