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Is Ethyl Biotinate vegetarian?

Ethyl Biotinate

Ethyl Biotinate is the ethyl ester of biotin (vitamin B7), which can be produced synthetically or via fermentation; used in cosmetics for its purported hair and skin conditioning benefits.

Also known as Biotin, Ethyl Ester
INCI name Ethyl Biotinate
CosIng ID 55993
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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