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Is Arthrospira Extract vegetarian?

Arthrospira Extract

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Arthrospira Extract is an extract of Arthrospira maxima, a photosynthetic cyanobacterium (commonly known as spirulina) cultivated in alkaline lakes and used in cosmetics and food supplements.

INCI name Arthrospira Extract
CosIng ID 54527
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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