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Sodium Levulinate

A supporting preservative component and pH-friendly stabilizer that is often used in naturally-oriented formulas. Sodium Levulinate helps maintain the microbiological purity of the product along with other preservatives.

preservation supportstabilitynatural-originpH support
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Sodium Levulinate - sodium salt of levulinic acid. In cosmetics, it is used as a supporting antimicrobial/preservation booster, pH-support ingredient, and component for the stability of naturally-oriented formulas.

Creams, toners, serums, cleansers, body care, natural-positioned products, and formulas with milder preserving systems.

Key Benefits

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Supports preservation
Helps the preserving system better control the microbiological stability of the product.
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Suitable for natural-positioned formulas
Often used in products that avoid parts of classic preservatives.
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Works in tandem with other components
Most commonly combined with sodium anisate, glyceryl caprylate, or other preservation boosters.

Suitable for

natural formulascreamstonerscleansing

Main Actions

✓ preservation support✓ antimicrobial support✓ stabilization✓ pH support
Not a standalone guarantee of preservation

Sodium Levulinate usually works as part of a system. Without the right combination, pH, and testing, it does not guarantee the safety of the product on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sodium Levulinate do for skin?
Creams, toners, serums, cleansers, body care, natural-positioned products, and formulas with milder preserving systems.
Who should use Sodium Levulinate?
Sodium Levulinate is suitable for: natural formulas, creams, toners, cleansing.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Levulinate?
Sodium Levulinate usually works as part of a system. Without the right combination, pH, and testing, it does not guarantee the safety of the product on its own.

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