The Basics On Sodium Levulinate
What is Sodium Levulinate?
Sodium levulinate is the salt of levulinic acid, a synthetic organic acid that helps condition and soften skin.
What are other names for Sodium Levulinate?
4-OXO- SODIUM SALT PENTANOIC ACID, PENTANOIC ACID, 4-OXO-, SODIUM SALT, PENTANOIC ACID, 4OXO, SODIUM SALT, SODIUM 4-OXOVALERATE, SODIUM LEVULINATE, and SODIUM SALT PENTANOIC ACID, 4-OXO-
What is Sodium Levulinate used for?
Sodium levulinate is the salt of levulinic acid, a synthetic organic acid that helps condition and soften skin. Sodium levulinate is sometimes part of preservative blend because it exhibits antimicrobial action, although this is more common in food than for cosmetics.
How Sodium Levulinate is classified
Skin-Softening, Preservatives
Recommendations for using Sodium Levulinate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Levulinate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Levulinate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Levulinate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Levulinate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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