Sodium levulinate

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Ingredient information

INCI name: SODIUM LEVULINATE
CAS number : 19856-23-6
Function: Skin conditioning - miscellaneous (Improving the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring its suppleness).
Salt from levulinic acid
Levulinic acid helps to condition and soften the skin
Also has antimicrobial action
Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)

Description of sodium levulinate

Sodium levulinate is the salt of levulinic acid, a synthetic organic acid that helps condition and soften skin. Sodium levulinate is sometimes part of a preservative blend because it has antimicrobial action, although this is more common in foods than in cosmetics.

The levulinic acid component can be converted by microbes naturally present on the skin into other useful substances, including the moisturizing ingredient trehalose.

Currently, concentrations below 5% are permitted for use in cosmetics. Sodium levulinate is almost always part of a blend rather than being used alone.

INCI Beauty rating: Green

The ingredients in this dictionary are evaluated based on validated and peer-reviewed scientific research. Our main source is the French application INCI Beauty, which itself relies on European cosmetics regulations and various scientific reference bodies.

Regulations regarding usage constraints, authorized concentration levels and availability vary by country and region. This ingredient dictionary is for informational purpose only and is not meant to replace official sources. Its original content is in French, which is then translated into English. Although we strive to always provide you with correct and up-to-date information, if you have any doubts about an ingredient, we recommend that you consult the official sources of your country regarding cosmetic regulations.

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