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Is Egg Shell Membrane vegan?

Egg Shell Membrane

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Egg Shell Membrane is the thin membrane material isolated from the inner lining of bird eggshells, typically obtained from chicken eggs, and used as a source of collagen and other proteins.

Also known as Eggshell Membrane, ESM, ESM (Eggshell Membrane)
INCI name Egg Shell Membrane
CosIng ID 92855
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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