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Is Potassium DNA vegetarian?

Potassium DNA

Potassium DNA is the potassium salt of deoxyribonucleic acid, used in cosmetics as a film-forming and conditioning agent; source DNA can be derived from plant, animal, or microbial material.

Also known as Potassium Deoxyribonucleic Acid
INCI name Potassium DNA
CosIng ID 79534
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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