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Safety Assessment of Levulinic Acid and Sodium Levulinate as Used in Cosmetics
Preethi S Raj1, Wilma F Bergfeld2, Donald V Belsito2
1Cosmetic Ingredient Review Former Senior Scientific Analyst/Writer.
Abstract:
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Levulinic Acid and Sodium Levulinate as used in cosmetic formulations. These ingredients are both reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents, while Levulinic Acid is also reported to function as a fragrance ingredient. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients in cosmetic formulations, and concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
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