Ingredient
Hinoki Cypress Water
INCI name: Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Water
Hinoki Water
What it is
A mild floral water (hydrosol) steam-distilled from Japanese hinoki cypress, popular in Korean skincare as a gentle aqueous base.
How it works
Carries only trace amounts of the tree's volatile aromatic compounds, hydrating and lightly conditioning the skin far more gently than the concentrated essential oil or leaf extract.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.