Levulinic Acid
               Fragrance
            
            
                Fragrances make products smell appealing but are a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions. This includes synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances, and essential oils. Fragrance-free products are the safest bet for sensitive skin.
            
          Explained
Levulinic Acid is a fragrance that comes from the degradation of cellulose. It is a saturated fatty acid.
This ingredient is often used a building block for other compounds, such as in pharmaceuticals.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient smells like caramel.
See all 717 products with Levulinic Acid
                      Users who like it
                      
                    
                        52%
                      
                    
                      Users who avoid it
                      
              
                        48%
                      
                    What it does
                      Perfuming
                      
                        A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
                      
                    
                    
                      Skin Conditioning
                      
                        To hydrate and soften skin
                      
                    
                Prevalence
                  
                    Less common
                    
                      Percentage of products that contain it
                    
                  
                  
                  
                    0.7%
                  
                
                    Top categories
                    
                        
                  
                  
                          Cleansers
                        
                        
                          Treatments
                        
                        
                          Moisturizers
                        
                    
                    
                      Position
                      
                        Predominant list placement
                      
                    
                    
                  
                      Bottom 50%
                    
                  
                    
                      Concentration
                      
                        Concentrations we've seen
                      
                    
                    
              
                        100%
                    
                  References
Products with Levulinic Acid
CosIng Data
              CosIng ID
              35007
            
            
              INCI Name
              LEVULINIC ACID
            
              
                EC #
                 204-649-2
              
              
                All Functions
                Perfuming, Skin Conditioning