Attapulgite is a purified native hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate consisting of the clay mineral Palygorskite. It is used widely in oral medications especially antidiarrheal medications as it absorbs the bacteria or germ causing diarrhea. Attapulgite acts as abrasive, absorbent, anticaking agent, binder, bulking agent and viscosity increasing agent which helps in making high quality cosmetics products.