Is Ethyl Pyroglutamate vegan?

Ethyl PCA is also known as Ethyl Pyroglutamate.

Ethyl PCA (ethyl pyroglutamate) is the ethyl ester of pyroglutamic acid, a synthetic humectant used in cosmetic formulations for its moisturizing properties. It is produced synthetically with no animal origin.

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