Talc
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Emollient
Talc is a type of powder made from a mineral called talc. It's often used in baby powder and other cosmetics to help keep skin dry and prevent chafing.
Moderate Concern
Source: FDA GRAS list
The safety concern with talc is that it may contain asbestos, a known carcinogen, but the FDA has set limits on asbestos levels in talc products.
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AB News Quarterly, Febuary 2023
Assessment of worst-case potential airborne asbestos exposure associated with the use of cosmetic talc: application of an exponential decay model.
Miller EW, Beckett EM, Roberts B
2023
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Last updated: May 16, 2026