Is talc in make up safe to use?
Yes, it is. It is also a mineral. Cosmetic talc is safe as evaluated by a panel of specialists, toxicologists, in meetings organised by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) both in 1994 and 2000. The conclusions of the panel are clear and sound: Cosmetic grade talc is safe to be used. Talc does not clog the pores because the size of the talc particles are bigger than the pores and the pores have a positive pressure, that is they have a tendency of pushing anything towards the outside. It is a non-comedogenic, which means that it won’t clog pores. Yes, acne is caused by clogged pores, but this is the result of excess oil production, puberty, or irregularity of cell shedding, adult acne. Therefore, talc does not cause acne. Talc is available in different sized particles. Tthe smaller ones are used in compact make-up like eye shadows, the bigger ones are used in loose powder as they are not breathable; and they are also obtained by crushing little rocks. Talc is the lightest and soft
