Explain Squalane
Not sure. We can't tell if Explain Squalane is vegan.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane and 3 more can be plant or animal derived (usually coconut, but not always stated) and the label does not say.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glycerin
- Squalane
- Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Stearyl Alcohol
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Explain Squalane is vegan. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane and 3 more can be plant or animal derived (usually coconut, but not always stated) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aqua, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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