Is Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate vegetarian?

Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate is a derivative combining ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with hyaluronic acid via a propyl linkage, used as a cosmetic skin-conditioning agent. Hyaluronic acid used in such derivatives may be sourced from microbial fermentation or animal tissue.

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

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