Some toxins to watch out for are in our food, others in our personal care products, and some are in both. Talc (magnesium silicate) is found in both. Why don’t you want Talc? Carcinogen Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies talc as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A) as of mid-2024, a status that health advocates emphasized throughout 2025. Often used in baby and face powders, it can be contaminated with asbestos, a mineral linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. While asbestos-free cosmetic talc is generally considered safe for facial and hair products, it is widely recommended to avoid its use in the genital area due to a potential link to ovarian cancer.

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