Is Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax vegetarian?

A wax obtained by hydrogenation of the waxy substances found in rice bran, used in cosmetics as a thickening and texturizing agent. It is derived from rice (Oryza sativa) bran, a plant source.

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

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