Talc
Our database includes 1,970 products that contain Talc.
Explained
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
You should know
What it is
Exfoliant
Is an Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
What it does
Absorbent
Allows for the entering of product through the skin
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Talc
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38438
INCI Name
TALC
EC #
 238-877-9
All Functions
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opa CI Fying, Skin Protecting
