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, Caolino
- Nessuna nanoparticella
- Conformità globale
- Trasparente con finitura luminosa
- Sensazione di morbidezza e rugiada
Sensifeel Mica-22
- INCI: Mica
- Nessuna nanoparticella
- Conformità globale
- Fornisce opacità
- Sensazione morbida e cremosa
Sensifeel Mica-E4
- INCI: Mica
- Nessuna nanoparticella
- Conformità globale
- Approvato COSMOS
- Indice 100% di derivazione naturale
- Trasparente, ricco al tatto e con finitura opaca
- Disponibile solo in EMEA
Sensifeel Mica-Ultra
- INCI: Mica
- Conformità globale
- Tatto setoso ed effetto opaco
- Disponibile solo in LATAM
Sericite 0022
- INCI: Mica
- Nessuna nanoparticella
- Conformità globale
- Trasparente con finitura luminosa
- Sensazione satinata e cremosa
- Disponibile solo in Asia
Mica 8 R2041
- INCI: Mica
- Nessuna nanoparticella
- Conformità globale
- Approvato COSMOS
- Indice 100% di derivazione naturale
- Eccellente effetto opacizzante e sfumante
- Sensazione morbida e leggermente cremosa
- Disponibile solo in 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
