Is Algaeoyl Phytosphingosine vegetarian?

Algaeoyl Phytosphingosine is the product formed by reacting fatty acids derived from algae oil with phytosphingosine. This INCI name, originally published in 2002, was given retired status in 2015.

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

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