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Fuller's earth is a clay-like material made from aluminum silicate.[1] It has many uses including deodorizing, filtering and purifying. It is especially effective at soaking up grease-based dirt, whether it's on skin, fabric, upholstery, or other surfaces.
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Sprinkle fuller's earth on items of clothing and upholstery with a fat-based stain that cannot be washed. Leave it to sit overnight. The next day, simply brush off and the stain should lift with the Fuller's earth.[2]- Use it to absorb stain such as wine from materials that cannot be washed.
- Use it on the floor of a garage, driveway, or other area where there is an oil spill.
Use very finely powdered fuller's earth on the skin. Mix it with a few drops of rosewater to make a paste and apply to the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes to invigorate, cool, and soothe skin. It also has antiseptic properties.[3]- A face mask made of fuller's earth and orange juice can help to remove acne from your face.
Use fuller's earth as a compress to relieve insect bites, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, or burns. Simply mix with a little water and apply/hold in place with a cloth such as muslin or linen.[4]
Use fuller's earth as a deodorizer. Fuller's earth is often found in kitty litter to help absorb smells. Sprinkle a little over smelly carpet, upholstery, etc. to deodorize. Vacuum up the next day or when the odor has gone.[5]Advertisement
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Community AnswerFor acne, you need a basic quantity of 50 to 70 ml of orange juice and fuller earth till it makes a good paste or 25 to 30gm.
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- Fuller's earth is also called "Multani mitti". Its technical names are attapulgite or montmorillonite.[6]Thanks
- Major producers of fuller's earth include the USA, Japan, England, and Mexico.[7]Thanks
- Fuller's earth can be added to soaps if you're a soap maker. It makes a good shaving soap bar.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not use industrial fuller's earth for skin; it must be cosmetic grade quality.Thanks
- As with any product for the skin, do a skin patch test to ensure that you have no allergies.Thanks
- While this is generally a safe product, it does produce a fine dust, so protect your eyes and respiratory system but accidentally inhaling a small amount shouldn't result in harm.[8]Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Cosmetic grade fuller's earth for any skin application purposes
- Fuller's earth any grade for other purposes
References
- ↑ http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-fullers-earth.htm
- ↑ https://www.ccpa.net/DocumentCenter/View/7109/SWANCC_Alternative_Cleaning_Methods?bidId=
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3126108/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632318/#B29
- ↑ https://sciencing.com/differences-fullers-earth-diatomaceous-earth-8432515.html
- ↑ https://sciencing.com/differences-fullers-earth-diatomaceous-earth-8432515.html
- ↑ http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-fullers-earth.htm
- ↑ https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=F903&productDescription=FULLERS+EARTH+PWD+TECH+3KG&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en
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