For decades, we were told the danger of talc was asbestos contamination. But a game-changing 2024 classification from the European Union has changed everything.

The EU is now moving to ban the talc mineral itself as a presumed carcinogen. So why is this exact same ingredient still in so many U.S. makeup products?

This post breaks down the new science, the billion-dollar J&J lawsuits, and the massive regulatory gap that leaves U.S. consumers exposed. Here’s what you need to know, and what to look for on the label.