An organic acid used in fragrance and to support preservation.
What it is
Levulinic acid is an organic acid produced from plant sugars. It is used as a fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent and, together with sodium levulinate, in preservative-free-positioned systems.
Where it is used
Creams, cleansers and natural-positioned cosmetics.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is not an Annex V preservative; products may still be marketed as 'preservative-free' while containing it.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (375)
- Volume & Lift Shampoo · Lumene
- Volume & Lift Conditioner · Lumene
- Volume Boost Style & Care Mist · Lumene
- Moisture Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Repair Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Nourishing Shampoo · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Barber Face + Beard Cleanser for Men · KORRES
- Brightening + Dark Spot Routine ($176 Value) · KORRES
- Aloe and Dittany Shampoo · KORRES
- Shower Gel Citrus · KORRES