Can parfum (fragrance) - present in perfumes and deodorants - ever contain animal ingredients?
awan_nida asked:
I mean can it be extracted from animals or is it always plants and other (non-animal) chemicals that are used to prepare it(?)
I mean can it be extracted from animals or is it always plants and other (non-animal) chemicals that are used to prepare it(?)
Yes, “musk” is a good example.
It’s possible. If perfume contains real musk, that’s extracted from animal glands. Most perfume makers use synthetic musk (because it’s cheaper, not because of ethical concerns) but it’s something you should check out if it concerns you. I don’t think any deodorant has musk.