Is Sulfur vegetarian?

Sulfur is a chemical element (symbol S, atomic number 16) that occurs naturally as a bright yellow crystalline solid, typically forming cyclic S8 molecules. It is mined or produced from mineral deposits and used in cosmetics for its keratolytic and antimicrobial properties.

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

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