Is Ovum Oil vegetarian?

Ovum Oil, also known as egg oil or egg yolk oil, is the oil obtained by extraction from the yolks of fresh chicken eggs, consisting primarily of triglycerides along with lecithin and cholesterol. It is used in cosmetics for skin and hair care and does not require slaughtering of animals.

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

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