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The talcum powder market size reached USD 2.8 Billion in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period to a latest analysis by Emergen Research. The increasing demand from the cosmetic industry is a key factor driving revenue growth of the market. Talc is commonly used as a powder glidant (flow regulator). This research focuses on the qualities that give talcs new end-use properties in terms of increasing compression lubrication. The effects of roughness, mean diameter, and specific surface area on residual die pressure, ejection pressure, lubrication index, and tablet hardness were investigated. Microcrystalline, macrocrystalline, and somewhat macrocrystalline talc grades were investigated. The use of colloidal suspensions of ceramic particles in lubricating oils to reduce friction and wear is a method that could lead to the development of environmentally friendly, energy-saving lubricants. Under varying temperatures and concentrations, commercial talc powder was tested as an extreme pressure additive to lubricating oil. When compared to reference lubricating oil alone, the highest lubricity was attained at a temperature of 100