Cosmetic-grade preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Mild, bio-based preservative and conditioning agent for clean, natural skin- and hair-care formulations.
For R&D use only
Sodium Levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic acid, used as a natural-origin preservative and skin-conditioning agent in modern cosmetics and personal-care products.
Main Applications
- Helps protect water-based formulations such as serums, gels, shampoos, and cleansers.
- Supports skin softness, smoothness, and hydration.
- Enhances hair feel and shine in shampoos, conditioners, and leave-on treatments.
- Often used in blends with Sodium Anisate for stronger preservation systems.
Formulation Advantages
- Plant-derived, vegan-friendly alternative in many "clean beauty" formulations.
- Commonly effective in mildly acidic systems (often pH ~4–6).
- Water-soluble and easy to add to the aqueous phase.
- Works well in multi-component preservative blends.
Safety & Regulatory
- INCI name: Sodium Levulinate.
- Widely used in natural/organic-style formulation approaches.
- Suitable for many sensitive-skin product types when used at recommended levels.