Is Pistacia Lentiscus Gum vegetarian?

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, also known as mastic gum, is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), a shrub native to the Mediterranean Basin, particularly the Greek island of Chios. It is used in cosmetics for its film-forming and aromatic properties.

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

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