Talc has many uses in cosmetics and other personal care products. For example, it may be used to absorb moisture, to prevent caking, to make facial makeup opaque, or to improve the feel of a product.
Published scientific literature going back to the 1960s has suggested a possible association between the use of powders containing talc in the genital area and the incidence of ovarian cancer. However, these studies have not conclusively demonstrated such a link, or if such a link existed, what risk factors might be involved*.
Nevertheless, there has been increase on the law suit in the United States related to talc-containing products. Most of these law suits are related to the asbestos content in the talc products which correlates to its carcinogenicity.
At Sensient, we test every batch of talc-containing products for asbestos content, and asbestos is not detected in it.
However, to respond to the growing trend on replacing talc with better received ingredients, we decided to rationalize our talc-containing products and developed talc alternatives.
Sensifeel Soft TA
- INCI: mica, caolín
- Sin nanopartículas
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Transparente con acabado brillante
- Sensación suave y de rocío
Sensifeel Mica-22
- INCI: Mica
- Sin nanopartículas
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Proporciona opacidad
- Tacto suave y cremoso
Sensifeel Mica-E4
- INCI: Mica
- Sin nanopartículas
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Aprobado por COSMOS
- Índice derivado 100% natural
- Transparente con tacto rico y acabado mate
- Disponible sólo en EMEA
Sensifeel Mica-Ultra
- INCI: Mica
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Tacto sedoso y efecto mate
- Disponible sólo en LATAM
Sericite 0022
- INCI: Mica
- Sin nanopartículas
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Transparente con acabado brillante
- Tacto satinado y cremoso
- Disponible sólo en Asia
Mica 8 R2041
- INCI: Mica
- Sin nanopartículas
- Cumple la normativa mundial
- Aprobado por COSMOS
- Índice derivado 100% natural
- Excelente efecto matificante y difuminador
- Tacto suave y ligeramente cremoso
- Disponible sólo en EMEA
Contact us to request a sample of our talc alternatives or arrange a VIVID session with us. We will be happy to introduce you to our latest ingredient launches and innovations.
* Source: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc
