Sodium Levulinate
The plant-based preserver.
What it does
Made from plant sugars. It conditions skin and helps keep products fresh.
Good to know
The only safety review found is from the US industry panel (CIR), which found it safe as used in cosmetics in 2025.
Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Hand creams, Face creams
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
- CIR: Safety Assessment of Levulinic Acid and Sodium Levulinate as Used in Cosmetics (2025) (Industry-funded)
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