Is Methicone Crosspolymer vegan?

A crosslinked silicone polymer formed from methicone through hydrolysis and crosslinking reactions in the presence of water, used as a texturizing and film-forming agent in cosmetics. It is entirely synthetic.

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

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