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: a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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Johnson & Johnson this week saw a new development in its ongoing talc lawsuits that could aid resolution efforts.
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
It’s made without aluminum, parabens, phthalates, and talc and glides on smoothly, absorbs quickly, and controls odor, according to shoppers.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Johnson & Johnson on Friday took a third swing at using bankruptcy court to shed the talc liabilities that have troubled the company for years.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
The formula is enriched with elite ingredients like chrysin, moringa oil, and panthenol and avoids contaminants like synthetic fragrance, talc, paraffin wax, and petrolatum to not only shield your skin from harmful UV rays but also support overall skin well-being.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
It’s made without aluminum, parabens, phthalates, and talc and glides on smoothly, absorbs quickly, and controls odor, according to shoppers.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Johnson & Johnson on Friday took a third swing at using bankruptcy court to shed the talc liabilities that have troubled the company for years.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
The formula is enriched with elite ingredients like chrysin, moringa oil, and panthenol and avoids contaminants like synthetic fragrance, talc, paraffin wax, and petrolatum to not only shield your skin from harmful UV rays but also support overall skin well-being.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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talc
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: a very soft mineral that consists of a silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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