INCI name

MARIS AQUA

Sea water

Sea water, used as a solvent and humectant.

What it is

Maris aqua is the INCI name for sea water, taken from the sea or from inland bodies of salt water. CosIng lists it as a humectant and solvent.

Where it is used

Found in toners, face mists, creams, masks and body care, often in products with a marine theme.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not say where the water was collected or how it was treated.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Solvent
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (168)

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