Our take
Why It’s on Our Radar
We don't recommend the talc powder. Talc can be contaminated with asbestos, the litigation is enormous and ongoing, and the product was withdrawn: cornstarch powders do the same job without the risk.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
The historical formula is talc plus fragrance. Talc and asbestos form together in the earth, so talc can carry asbestos unless every batch is purity-tested.
Ingredient list reviewed
- Talc also listed as Talcum Powder, Cosmetic Talc Caution
- Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
Want a cleaner option? Motherlove Herbal Company in Baby & Kids Care currently meets our top criteria. Review its formula scope and cited records before deciding.
Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
The Johnson's baby brand is now marketed under Kenvue; the talc litigation liability is retained by Johnson & Johnson via subsidiaries (LTL Management → Red River Talc).
- Founded
- 1894
- Headquarters
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Control
- A Johnson & Johnson brand (baby line now under Kenvue; talc liability retained by J&J)
Products covered
Key Products
We don't link to buy products we flag. Read why above, or see Motherlove Herbal Company, which meets our top criteria.
- Baby Powder (talc, discontinued)
- Baby Powder (cornstarch, current)