Levulinic Acid

INGREDIENT

Levulinic Acid

Organic Acid

Approved

The Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Expert Panel concluded Levulinic Acid is safe in cosmetics under current conditions of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. Concentrated acid may irritate skin or eyes.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Skin conditioning; fragrance ingredient; preservative support
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 123-76-2
Category Organic Acid
Function Skin conditioning; fragrance ingredient; preservative support
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Skin conditioning; fragrance ingredient; preservative support

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 3 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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