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Is Fulvic Acid vegan?

Fulvic Acid

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Fulvic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from humic substances formed by the long-term decomposition of plant and biomass residues in soil, peat, and sediments. It is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and chelating properties.

Also known as 1H,3H-Pyrano[4,3-b][1]benzopyran-9-carboxylic acid, 4,10-dihydro-3,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methyl-10-oxo
INCI name Fulvic Acid
CAS number 479-66-3
CosIng ID 87166
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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