Is Ascorbyl Dipalmitate vegetarian?

Ascorbyl Dipalmitate is the diester of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent. It is typically produced synthetically from vitamin C and palmitic acid, which can be of plant or synthetic origin.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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