Gold Bond ingredient, once (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Soft mineral; powder" , "Perfumed drying powder" , "Mica - scented body powder" , "Baby powder" , "In brief, popular body powder" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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