Often used in natural preservation systems, commonly with Sodium Anisate. It should not be treated as a complete preservative without PET.
Function & Common Use
Skin conditioning / Preservative booster
Preservative Booster
Natural positioned products, cleansers, moisturisers, baby care formulas
Plant derived or synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit verified
No cosmetic maximum identified in source checked
No limit verified
No limit verified
Format restriction: Both; pH dependent preservation support
Baby restriction: Requires PET and finished product mildness testing
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified; assess full formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Levulinate safe to use in skincare?
Sodium Levulinate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Often used in natural preservation systems, commonly with Sodium Anisate. It should not be treated as a complete preservative without PET.
Is Sodium Levulinate allowed in India?
Sodium Levulinate is currently classified as "Not specifically restricted in source checked" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No limit verified.
What is Sodium Levulinate used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Levulinate functions as: Skin conditioning / Preservative booster. It is commonly found in: Natural positioned products, cleansers, moisturisers, baby care formulas.
Can Sodium Levulinate cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Sodium Levulinate has an allergen flag (None identified in source checked). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
Is Sodium Levulinate safe for babies?
Sodium Levulinate has baby/child restrictions: Requires PET and finished product mildness testing. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: Not identified
Identifiers
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