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Is Lysine Glutamate vegan?

Lysine Glutamate

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Lysine Glutamate is a salt formed from the essential amino acid lysine and glutamic acid, produced synthetically or via fermentation, and used in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as L-Glutamic acid, mixture with L-lysine
INCI name Lysine Glutamate
CAS number 5408-52-6
CosIng ID 35068
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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