Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Epidermal Growth Factor vegan?
Also known as: EGF, sh-Oligopeptide-1
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It depends — Originally extracted from mice.
01 · The basics
What is Epidermal Growth Factor?
A protein that stimulates cell growth, widely used in anti-aging skincare.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
Originally extracted from mice. Today, most commercial EGF is bio-engineered using bacteria or transgenic barley (vegan), but verification is safer.
03 · Alternatives
Best vegan alternatives
Plant-based EGF (Barley)
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Is EGF vegan?
Most modern cosmetic EGF (sh-Oligopeptide-1) is vegan and produced via bacterial fermentation.
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