Is 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid vegan?

3-Hydroxybutyric acid (β-hydroxybutyric acid, BHB) is a chiral beta hydroxy acid produced naturally in the body during fat metabolism and used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. It can be manufactured synthetically or via fermentation for cosmetic and industrial use.

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

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