Is Glyoxyloyl Cysteine vegetarian?

Glyoxyloyl cysteine is a cysteine derivative formed by reaction with glyoxylic acid, used in cosmetic hair-straightening formulations. Cysteine can be sourced from animal, plant, microbial or synthetic origins, so origin cannot be confirmed without further information.

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

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