Is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate vegetarian?

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an ester formed from glyceryl monostearate and citric acid, used in cosmetics as an emulsifier. It can be produced from plant-derived or synthetic stearic acid and glycerin.

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

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