Talc has been used in beauty and personal care products for decades, but concerns about contamination, inhalation, and ...

While “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA for use in cosmetics, some people choose to avoid makeup that contains talcum powder (or talc) because of unconfirmed studies linking the ingredient to ...

If you’re looking to minimize unwanted moisture or chafing, the best body powders for sweating can help. That said, while they all aim to keep you feeling dry and fresh, some formulas are definitely ...

New research published this week lends credence to the more than 50,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson that allege its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The analysis, released ...

Thousands of people in the UK claim that using talcum powder has given them cancer and are suing the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder. The product has been used for decades, for babies and people ...

LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, three of the biggest brands in cosmetics, are quietly moving away from using talc in some products as U.S. cancer lawsuits and consumer ...

When it comes to products like baby powder and face powder, talcum powder is a popular — and effective — ingredient in keeping your skin dry and protected. While talcum powder has a long history of ...

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