Ingredient guide

Talc.

Also known as: talcum powder, magnesium silicate, cosmetic talc, CI 77718

Talc is an ingredient used in cosmetics such as face moisturizer, lipstick, sunscreen.

Regulations

Global status.

How talc is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

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100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
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FDA monitors for asbestos; MoCRA 2022 requires mandatory reporting.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
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Permitted but must be free of asbestiform fibers.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
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Must be asbestos-free; purity requirements apply.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
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Must be free of asbestiform amphibole fibers.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
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Must be free of asbestos contamination.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
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Must be asbestos-free; strict purity standards.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
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Must be asbestos-free.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
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Must be free of asbestos per Safety Technical Standards.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
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Must be free of asbestos per ANVISA.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
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Must be asbestos-free.

๐ŸŒASEAN
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Must be asbestos-free, aligned with international standards.

Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Absorbs moisture, reduces friction, improves product texture, and provides a smooth, matte finish in powder products.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

arrowroot powder
corn starch
rice powder
kaolin clay
silica

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use talc. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Talc?
Talc is an ingredient used in cosmetics such as face moisturizer, lipstick, sunscreen.
Why is Talc used in cosmetics?
Absorbs moisture, reduces friction, improves product texture, and provides a smooth, matte finish in powder products.
How is Talc regulated?
Approved for cosmetic use. FDA does not require asbestos testing. Multiple product recalls issued for asbestos contamination.
Does Numbrrrz contain Talc?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
Four base ingredients

Prefer a short label?

Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.