Is Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3-beta)-, isostearate vegan?

Cholesteryl Isostearate is also known as Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3-beta)-, isostearate.

Cholesteryl Isostearate is the ester of cholesterol and isostearic acid. Cholesterol used in cosmetics may be derived from animal sources (such as lanolin) or synthesized from plant sterols, making the origin of this ingredient variable.

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