Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Collagen vegetarian?

A plant-derived protein blend, typically from wheat or soy, formulated to mimic the functional properties of animal collagen. It is used in skincare and haircare as a moisturizing and conditioning agent, and contains no actual collagen since true collagen is an animal protein.

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

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