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Levulinic Acid

Functions
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Levulinic Acid
Overview Science Products

Overview

Levulinic acid can be found in both natural and processed foods, such as Chinese quince, papaya, rice, sake, and wheaten bread.

It is manufactured from starch by chemical processes and is used as a masking ingredient.

It is also claimed by the manufacturer to have a good bactericidal efficacy.

Science

1
Zhou, M., Doyle, M. P., & Chen, D. (2020). Combination of levulinic acid and sodium dodecyl sulfate on inactivation of foodborne microorganisms: A review. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 60(15), 2526–2531.
2
CIR Safety Comittee. Safety Assessment of Levulinic Acid and Sodium Levulinate as Used in Cosmetics.

Products with Levulinic Acid

Pro-Collagen Neck and Decollete Balm
Elemis
5.4
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Pro-Collagen Neck and Decollete Balm
Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Face Cream SPF 30
Lancome
10.0
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Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Face Cream SPF 30
Cherry Blossom Fresh Face Mist
L'Occitane
5.0
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Cherry Blossom Fresh Face Mist
Immortelle Precious Enriched Water
L'Occitane
5.2
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Immortelle Precious Enriched Water
Carrot Wash Energizing Face Cleanser
The Body Shop
Carrot Wash Energizing Face Cleanser
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