Ingredient
Mineral Water
Mineral Spring Water
What it is
Water sourced from a mineral spring, containing trace dissolved minerals, used as the base solvent carrier in place of purified water in some formulations.
How it works
Acts as the primary aqueous solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients throughout the formula; the trace mineral content has no established functional effect at cosmetic-use levels.
What it does
Solvent
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.