TALC is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under California AB 2762 (Banned).
TALC
Safety grade: F**
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral powder that feels silky and smooth to the touch. It's the same soft mineral used in talcum powder and has been used in personal care products for decades.
Talc absorbs moisture and oils, helps prevent caking in powders, creates a smooth matte finish on skin, and provides a protective barrier while making products easier to apply.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- Health Canada — Restricted
- California AB 2762 — Banned
- Sephora Clean — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to TALC
- HYDRATED SILICA — Grade A**. Hydrated silica matches talc's absorbent, anticaking, and opacifying functions exactly.
- SILICA — Grade A**. Silica provides identical absorbent, anticaking, bulking, and opacifying performance as talc.
- KAOLIN — Grade A. Kaolin shares talc's absorbent, anticaking, bulking, and opacifying properties in powders.
- SODIUM BICARBONATE — Grade A. Sodium bicarbonate offers absorbent and skin-protecting functions similar to talc's core benefits.
Other Abrasive ingredients
- CALCIUM CARBONATE — Grade A
- ALUMINA — Grade A**
- TIN OXIDE — Grade A**
- CHARCOAL POWDER — Grade A