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Is Acetylated vegan?

Acetylated describes a chemical compound that has undergone acetylation, the introduction of an acetyl group via reaction with acetic acid. In cosmetics, acetylated ingredients may be derived from fish oil, egg yolks, butter, plant-based oils such as wheat germ oil, or from synthetic sources. The term is typically used as a modifier preceding another ingredient name.

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