I think the talc helps the fade along quicker and washes out anyway. Note the Wallet Damage...
Exposure Date: 2011:02:07 00:07:32;
Make: NIKON CORPORATION;
Model: NIKON D3000;
ExposureTime: 3 s;
FNumber: f/22;
ISOSpeedRatings: 100;
ExposureProgram: Aperture priority;
ExposureBiasValue: 0;
MeteringMode: Pattern;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 11 mm;
Software: Ver.1.00;