Is Hydrogenated Squalene vegetarian?

Hydrogenated Squalene, also known as squalane, is the fully saturated hydrocarbon obtained by controlled hydrogenation of squalene; it can be derived from plant sources (e.g. olives, sugarcane), animal sources (notably shark liver oil), or synthesized, and is used as an emollient and moisturizer in cosmetics.

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

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