Talc is used in many cosmetics: lipstick, mascara, face powder, blush, eye shadow, foundation and even children’s makeup. In the list of ingred ients, it can be listed as talc, talcum or talcum powder, cosmetic talc or magnesium silicate. Talc is also used in food processing, and to make some supplements, pharmaceutical pills, chewing gum and polished rice. And it’s typically the primary ingredient in baby powder. Johnson’s Baby Powder is made of talc, unless the bottle says “pure cornstarch” on the front.

Source: New York Times December 15, 2018 01:41 UTC