Is Indirubin vegetarian?

Indirubin is a bisindole organic compound, an isomer of indigo, that can be produced synthetically or occurs as a byproduct of bacterial metabolism; it is used in cosmetics for its purported skin-conditioning properties.

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

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