Is Squalane Vegetarian?

Oil derived from shark livers.

Not necessarily banned. Consider the source of each ingredient.

May be Vegetarian

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Kneip Sekunden-Handcreme
Kneip Sekunden-Handcreme

May not be Vegan

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  • Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
  • Glycerin - Often derived from animal fat but may also be plant based.
  • Acetate - Possible sources are fish liver oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, carrots or synthetics.
  • Stearoyl - When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
  • Squalane - Oil derived from shark livers.
  • Panthenol - Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
  • Stearic - Fat from cows, pigs, sheep, dogs or cats. Can be obtained from vegetable sources.
  • Isopropyl - Acid typically derived from nut oils but occasionally of animal origin.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Fur - The skin of an animal. Used in clothing.
  • Cetyl - May be a wax derived from sperm whales, dolphins, or other marine animals.
  • Stearyl - Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.

Possibly Vegetarian

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  • Fur - The skin of an animal. Used in clothing.
  • Glycerin - Often derived from animal fat but may also be plant based.
  • Squalane - Oil derived from shark livers.
  • Stearyl - Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Panthenol - Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
  • Acetate - Possible sources are fish liver oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, carrots or synthetics.

Possibly Gluten Free

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Glow & Highlights Palette

May not be Vegan

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  • Squalane - Oil derived from shark livers.
  • Magnesium - Another type of salt derived from Lactic Acid, which can be obtained from whey or milk.
  • Stearate - Salt of stearic acid. An emulsifier and/or stabilizer.
  • Palmitate - A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.

Possibly Vegetarian

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  • Squalane - Oil derived from shark livers.
  • Palmitate - A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.

Possibly Gluten Free

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  • Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.

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