Pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson(J&J) has announced that it will discontinue the sale of its talc-based baby powder globally by 2023.
This is being done after thousands of lawsuits have been filed by women who claim that the product caused them to have ovarian cancer due to the alleged contamination of asbestos, a known carcinogen.
What is Talc?
Talc is the softest known mineral and is mined from underground deposits. Chemically, talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate.
It is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products like baby powder, lipstick, eyeshadow and foundation.
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