Levulinic Acid

Levulinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent. It is used in 450 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameLEVULINIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number123-76-2
EC number204-649-2
Prevalence450 products (0.48% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches590

Used in

Serums 17.6%Face Cleansers 16%Toners 6.4%Makeup Removers 6%Shampoos 6%General Moisturizers 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Levulinic Acid do in skincare?
Levulinic Acid functions as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Levulinic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (17.6% of its uses).

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