Talc
Talc is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 2,420 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TALC |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING |
| CAS number | 14807-96-6 |
| EC number | 238-877-9 |
| Prevalence | 2,042 products (2.2% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 2,420 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 16.4%Eyeshadows 15.5%Blushes 12.3%Foundations 8.1%Concealers 4.4%Sunscreens 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Talc do in skincare?
- Talc functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Talc allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Talc?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (16.4% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Talc
Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.