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Is Gold (nano) vegan?

Gold (nano)

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Gold in nanoparticle form is a precious metal used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, including as colloidal gold and in combination with hyaluronic acid or peptides.

Also known as 1360157-34-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 Colloidal Gold (nano), Colloidal Gold (nano), Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano)
CAS number 7440-57-5
EC number 231-165-9
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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