Is Cholesteryl Butyrate vegetarian?

Cholesteryl butyrate is an ester formed from cholesterol and butyric acid. Since cholesterol used in cosmetic ingredients is typically derived from animal sources such as wool grease (lanolin) or other animal fats, this ingredient is generally considered animal-derived.

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

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