Is Petrolatum vegan?

Petrolatum, also known as petroleum jelly, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum during the dewaxing of paraffinic residual oils. It is widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as an occlusive moisturizer and protective ointment.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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