Preservative ingredient
Sodium Levulinate
The sodium salt of levulinic acid, a naturally derived preservative that disrupts microbial cell membranes; also provides mild skin conditioning and humectant benefits.
Also known as: sodium 4-oxopentanoate
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Benefits
- ✓Plant-derived preservative (from starch/cellulose hydrolysis) with broad antimicrobial activity
- ✓Skin conditioning and mild humectant properties
- ✓Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin; CIR Expert Panel assessed as safe
Watch for
- ⚠Most effective when used in combination with other preservatives (e.g., sodium anisate) rather than alone
