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Talc in Makeup

beach-mom — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:16:18 GMT

I know there is a lot of concern about this, so I thought I would give my opinion FWIW.

I never thought much about it until we started talking about it. So I asked DH what he thought. He told me he didn't think there would be any problem unless I put my face powder in an area where I wouldn't use face powder! And I don't eat it. So I stopped worrying, and I continue to enjoy my makeup!

Please realize this is my opinion only. We all have to decide ourselves, and I certainly wouldn't think anyone who has a strong feeling about staying away from talc is more or less informed.

Re: Talc in Makeup

JudyL — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:37:56 GMT

I agree with you @beach-mom. I don't use powder anywhere except for foundation, blush, or eyeshadow and I'm not concerned with either of those. If someone is and they don't want to use talc in their make-up, that's fine. Everyone must do what they feel is best for themselves.

Re: Talc in Makeup

Kachina624 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:15:55 GMT

The talc issue doesn't concern me in the least as facial makeup is not airborne the way a dusting powder might be. You don't inhale it.

I think it's no longer used in dusting powders.

Re: Talc in Makeup

kitcat51 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:47:16 GMT

Not concerned about talc in makeup but I can't use bismuth & several other ingredients...finally found a simple 4 ingredient matte powder foundation that doesn't irritate my skin.

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San Antonio Gal — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:47:25 GMT

@beach-mom - I have zero concern about talc in makeup.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:00:39 GMT

i am NOT concerned about talc in makeup.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:11:26 GMT

I would be concerned if I was young in my teens or twenties. I think it is cumulative. I do remember, though, when Bare Minerals was all the rage, it was all over the place on my vanity. I stopped using it as I knew talc was questionable. As someone with auto- immune illnesses and having had cancer in my 30's, I think we are bombarded with chemicals and questionable ingredients. Talc is easily avoided...

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Sensible1 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:43:37 GMT

@Trinity11 God bless cancer survivors. Totally agree with everything you said avoiding talc and on the subject of chemicals in makeup along with my avoiding toxins in skincare and lifestyle choices. Each to their own myself choose cruelty free & quality ingredients. May you continue living cancer free.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:49:36 GMT

@Sensible1 wrote:
@Trinity11God bless cancer survivors. Totally agree with everything you said avoiding talc and on the subject of chemicals in makeup along with my avoiding toxins in skincare and lifestyle choices. Each to their own myself choose cruelty free & quality ingredients. May you continue living cancer free.

Thank you @Sensible1 . That was very nice of you to say.💕💐

Re: Talc in Makeup

AuntMame — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:52:22 GMT

There is talc in some lipsticks, used to prevent caking, so I guess you could ingest it.

I've known so many women over the years who never left their house without a full-face of makeup and who lived to be nearly 100--and were still wearing their lovely makeup every day. So I don't tend to worry too much about the little makeup I wear giving me cancer. I think the pleasure it gives overwhelms the infinitesimal risk. But I don't discount concerns over its ingredients.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:03:17 GMT

I don't worry about talc in makeup per se, I just don't care for it, I've read that beauty products are safe from the cancer causing perspective. Using it in the private area is where the real concern is. I do find powdered facial products and eyeshadows with talc to be more drying, causing unflattering wrinkles to be accentuated. I have a better experience with talc free mineral based products and want to believe those minerals provide some benefit to the skin. My other gripe is that talc is an inexpensive ingredient that is usually in the No. 1 or No. 2 spot on an ingredient list, yet a lot of companies are charging big bucks for their eyeshadow palettes and powders. That part is irksome.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:37:24 GMT

Talc is an inflammatory agent. The reason is because of the microscopic shape of the talc particles that makes them able to embed themselves into our tissues. Once there the body can't remove it and so it triggers an ongoing inflammatory response. Chronic inflammation is a main reason why certain cancers occur.

It's not just about possible, but less occurring, asbestos contamination. But It's about the actual talc itself which is the problem.

Re: Talc in Makeup

Beammeupscotty — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:54:13 GMT

From what I learned years ago is that when talc is mined it can contain asbestos. I believe that is the issue. I would only be concerned if it were in powder form where you could possibly breath it in such as some Laura Geller products.

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MrsCat21 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:10:10 GMT

@Beammeupscotty wrote:
From what I learned years ago is that when talc is mined it can contain asbestos. I believe that is the issue. I would only be concerned if it were in powder form where you could possibly breath it in such as some Laura Geller products.

@Beammeupscotty YES. A simple google search will tell you that talc and asbestos are minerals that are mined close together therefore making cross contamination possible. I watched a document a few years ago on makeup with talc/asbestos and it was enough to make me stop with the talc.

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shy bobcat — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:16:58 GMT

I have rosacea and had been on medication prescribed by a dermatologist for many years. Since using clean ingredient skin care and makeup, my skin has been clear and I no longer need medication.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:15:12 GMT

As.long as I can find quality products that are talc free, I am going with them, no need for it. The brands like Doll 10 that dont use it, offer that as a selling point.