Is Lysine Azelate vegan?

Lysine Azelate is the salt formed from the amino acid lysine and azelaic acid, a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. It is used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and keratolytic properties.

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

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