Is Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide vegetarian?

Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of ascorbic acid and zinc chloride neutralised with sodium hydroxide. It is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant agent combining the benefits of zinc and vitamin C.

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

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