Mineral no longer used in baby powder (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Powder used as toiletry" , "Bathroom powder (abbr)" , "After-bath powder" , "soother" , "Soft stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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