Is Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide vegetarian?

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide is a synthetic ester derivative of the amino acid hydroxyproline esterified with cetyl alcohol and amidated with palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. Hydroxyproline can be sourced from animal or synthetic origin, so its origin is not fully confirmed.

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

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