Talc-Based Body Powder
Loose talcum powder used on skin.
67Low burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapCornstarch-based powder
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 74.8Everyday exposure 2 × 3.4−6.8
- 67Persistence 3 × 2.6−7.8
- LowThe band67 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 |
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| Everyday exposure | 2/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 3/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
The concern is possible asbestos contamination in mined talc and inhalation of fine particles. Cornstarch powders sidestep both.
Evidence strength: moderate
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