Ingredient
Prunus Mume Fruit Water
Japanese Apricot Fruit Water
Mume Fruit Water
Ume Water
What it is
A watery distillate obtained from the fruit of Prunus mume (Japanese apricot, 'ume'), used in Korean and Japanese skincare as a light, hydrating base ingredient. It carries some of the fruit's organic acids and polyphenols into the finished formula.
How it works
Functions mainly as a mild humectant and skin-conditioning carrier fluid, with naturally occurring polyphenols and fruit acids contributing modest antioxidant support at the low levels present in the dilute water.
What it does
Humectant
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.