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: a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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This talc-free powder delivers a berry-pink flush that mimics the look of real skin warmth.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Many cosmetic companies already test their talc-products for asbestos, but testing rigor and quality varies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Dec. 2025
Johnson & Johnson stopped selling powder made with talc worldwide in 2023.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Some baby powders contain talc, an ingredient linked to health concerns like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Many cosmetic companies already test their talc-products for asbestos, but testing rigor and quality varies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Dec. 2025
Johnson & Johnson stopped selling powder made with talc worldwide in 2023.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Some baby powders contain talc, an ingredient linked to health concerns like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Talc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talc. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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talc
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: a very soft mineral that consists of a silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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