Talc has been used in beauty and personal care products for decades, but concerns about contamination, inhalation, and long-term exposure have reshaped how it’s viewed today. Understanding what talc ...

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Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Johnson & Johnson is willing to pay almost $9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder caused ...

Thousands of people in the UK claim that using talcum powder has given them cancer and are suing the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder. The product has been used for decades, for babies and people ...

When it comes to products like baby powder and face powder, talcum powder is a popular — and effective — ingredient in keeping your skin dry and protected. While talcum powder has a long history of ...