Botox is derived from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. The toxin produced by this bacteria is purified and diluted to create the Botox we know.
It's important to note that the toxin itself is not a live organism, but a purified protein.
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Is botox from a pig or cow?
Botox is not derived from pigs or cows.
Botox is derived from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. The toxin produced by this bacteria is purified and diluted to create the Botox we know.
It's important to note that the toxin itself is not a live organism, but a purified protein. |