At present, many well-known cosmetic brands have successively announced the abandonment of talc powder, and the abandonment of talc powder has gradually become the consensus of the industry.
Talc powder, what exactly is it?
Talc powder is a powdery substance made of mineral talc as the main raw material after grinding. It can absorb water, when it is added to cosmetics or personal care products, it can make the product smoother and softer and prevent caking. Talc powder is commonly found in makeup and personal care products such as sunscreen products, cleansing, loose powder, eye shadow, blusher, etc. It can bring smooth and soft skin feeling to the skin. Due to its low cost and excellent dispersibility and anti-caking properties, it is widely used.
Does talcum powder cause cancer?
In recent years, the controversy about talcum powder has continued. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has divided the carcinogenicity of talc powder into two categories:
①Talc powder containing asbestos - carcinogenicity category 1 "definitely carcinogenic to humans"
②Asbestos-free talcum powder - carcinogenicity category 3: "It is not yet possible to determine whether it is carcinogenic to humans"
Since the talc powder is derived from talc, talc powder and asbestos often co-exist in nature. Long-term ingestion of this asbestos through the respiratory tract, skin and mouth may lead to lung cancer and ovarian infections.
Long-term use of products containing talcum powder may also irritate the skin. When talc is smaller than 10 microns, its particles can enter the skin through the pores and cause redness, itching and dermatitis, creating an allergy risk.
The controversy over talc has not yet died down, but more and more brands have blacklisted talcum powder as a banned ingredient. Seeking safer ingredients to replace risky ones is a quest for product quality and a responsibility to consumers.
What ingredients are used instead of talcum powder?
In recent years, as "pure beauty" has become a popular trend, botanical ingredients have also become a hot topic of research and development. Many companies have started researching alternative ingredients to talc. According to industry insiders, precipitated silica, mica powder, corn starch, pine pollen and pmma are also available on the market as alternatives to talcum powder.
Topfeel Beauty adheres to the philosophy of producing healthy, safe and harmless products, putting the health and safety of our customers first. Being talc-free is also something we strive for, and we want to deliver the same great make-up experience with purer, safer products. Here are more recommendations for talc-free products.
Post time: Jul-07-2023