Is Algae-Derived Lipids vegetarian?

A category of lipid ingredients sourced from algae or other plant sources, used as emollients and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetics. Phytosqualane, for example, is a saturated hydrocarbon derived from plant oils such as olive, sugarcane, or algae, serving as a sustainable alternative to shark-derived squalane.

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

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