Talc
Talc is a soft mineral powder used in face powders and body powders.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- Role
- Colour or mineral
- E-number
- E553b
Contains / relevant to
IngrediLens does not flag talc for any allergen, diet or skin concern in its database. If you want to avoid it anyway, you can add it as a custom ingredient filter in the app.
What to look for on labels
- In the EU it can also appear as E553b.
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- KaolinKaolin is a white clay used in masks and powders to absorb oil.
- SilicaSilica is a mineral powder used to absorb oil and give a matte finish.
- MicaMica is a natural mineral ground into a shimmering powder for make-up.
- BentoniteBentonite is an absorbent clay used in masks and as a thickener.
- E553b: TalcE-number page: what the additive does and what to watch for.
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
- E-numbers explained: what food label codes meanGuide
Sources
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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