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levulinic acid

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

levulinic acid skin safety dashboard

levulinic acid scores 80/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is levulinic acid and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for levulinic acid. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will levulinic acid clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

levulinic acid has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is levulinic acid?

Low Concern

levulinic acid currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is levulinic acid safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives levulinic acid a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with levulinic acid?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for levulinic acid, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

Q10 augencreme alverde Naturkosmetik - contains levulinic acid
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Q10 augencreme alverde Naturkosmetik

low

Levulinsäure wird als hautpflegender Inhaltsstoff und Konservierungsmittel verwendet, um das Produkt stabil zu halten.

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Commonly used with levulinic acid

Ingredients that most often appear alongside levulinic acid in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is levulinic acid and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for levulinic acid. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, levulinic acid appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will levulinic acid clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
levulinic acid has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is levulinic acid?
levulinic acid currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is levulinic acid safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives levulinic acid a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with levulinic acid?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for levulinic acid, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.