Is C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters vegetarian?

This ingredient is an ester of cholesterol with C10-40 alpha-hydroxyalkyl acids. Cholesterol used in cosmetics may be derived from animal sources (e.g. lanolin) or synthesized/derived from plant sterols, so the origin of this material cannot be confirmed as vegan or vegetarian without further sourcing information.

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

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