Talc
The question

Is Talc safe in eyeshadow?

AvoidEyeshadow

Naturally occurring mineral used in powders. Concerns center on asbestos contamination in talc mined from certain deposits — asbestos is IARC Group 1 carcinogen.

What the research flags

  • Asbestos contamination risk in low-grade talc — IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Ovarian cancer link debated — Johnson & Johnson settled >$9B in claims
  • Respiratory hazard with powder inhalation
  • FDA has found asbestos in tested cosmetic talc products

Regulatory
IARC Group 1 — perineal use linked to ovarian cancer

Other eyeshadow ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    RegulatoryUS federal agency — talc
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 30481745
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 706149-TALC

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific eyeshadow product. This is not medical advice.