Is Camphor vegetarian?

Camphor is a waxy, aromatic terpenoid ketone traditionally derived from the wood of the camphor laurel tree (Cinnamomum camphora) but now mostly produced synthetically from turpentine oil; it is used in cosmetics for its cooling, soothing and fragrance properties.

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

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