Aqua (Water)
Aqua
Low Risk
Non-comedogenic · Non-irritating
Water (aqua) is the most common base ingredient in skincare formulations and the primary solvent for water-soluble actives. It provides the hydration vehicle for humectants and active ingredients and is essential to the texture and spreadability of most products. Purified water is used in cosmetics to avoid mineral deposits and contamination.
Benefits
solventhydrationvehicle for actives
Skin Type Guide
Works well for
OilyDryCombinationNormalSensitive
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