Ingredient encyclopedia
Used in 32 products
Base
Water
The water phase of lotions, cleansers, and other emulsions, listed as water or aqua on cosmetic ingredient labels.
Aqua (Water)Water (Aqua)WaterAqua
Role
Why we use it
Water lets a product spread easily, carry water-soluble ingredients, and create a lighter lotion texture than an anhydrous balm.
Texture
How it feels
Lightweight and fast-spreading.
Context
Good to know
Water-containing products need an appropriate preservation system because water can support microbial growth.
Label
Also listed as
Aqua (Water)Water (Aqua)WaterAqua
Product links
Where it appears
These links come from the product ingredient tabs we extracted from the catalog.
100% Grass Fed Beef Tallow Moisturizing LotionNourishing ConditionerNourishing ShampooMother's Day Gift Basket - Limited DropHandmade Natural Bubble BathWhipped Soap That Cleanses, Softens & Smells IncredibleAloe Vera GelMen's & Women's Whole Body DeodorantKojic Body WashSinus Soother All Natural Bath BombPeppermint Tea Tree All Natural Bath BombPeppermint All Natural Bath BombPatchouli All Natural Bath BombNature's Rose All Natural Bath BombLemongrass All Natural Bath BombLavender Lemongrass All Natural Bath Bomb
Source notes
