Is Zinc Lauroyl Aspartate vegan?

Zinc Lauroyl Aspartate is a zinc salt of the lauroyl derivative of the amino acid aspartic acid, used in cosmetics typically as a skin-conditioning or thickening agent. The aspartic acid component can be produced either synthetically or via fermentation.

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

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