Is Musk vegan?

Musk

Unconfirmed

Musk is a fragrance substance originally obtained from a gland secretion of the male musk deer (Moschus moschiferus). Due to conservation concerns, most commercial musk used in perfumery and cosmetics today is synthetically produced.

Also known as Deer musk, Musk fragrance, Natural musk, Synthetic musk
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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