Talc
Talc
1Very low risk. Unlikely to clog pores for most people.
Cosmetic-grade talc is asbestos-tested. The controversy is about contamination, not talc itself.
What it does
absorbentpigment
How solid is that number
The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.
It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
