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Is Fuller's Earth vegan?

Fuller's Earth

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Fuller's Earth is a naturally occurring clay mineral, typically composed of palygorskite or bentonite with aluminum magnesium silicate content, used as an absorbent and in cosmetic formulations for its oil-absorbing properties.

Also known as Fuller's Earth Clay, Solum Fullonum
INCI name Fuller's Earth
CAS number 8031-18-3
EC number 310-127-6
CosIng ID 105139
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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