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INCI name

WATER

Water

AntiplaqueSkin conditioningSolventreviewed

Water, listed under its English name.

What it is

Water is the same substance as aqua; some labels, particularly from the USA, use the English name. It dissolves water-soluble ingredients and forms the base of most creams, gels and cleansers.

Where it is used

Found in most water-based products, usually at the top of the list.

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.

Labels may show 'aqua', 'water' or 'aqua/water' – all mean the same ingredient.

Functions

Antiplaque
Helping protect against plaque.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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 (1011)

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