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Mineral Water

What Mineral Water is & what it does

Mineral Water is water that naturally contains dissolved minerals and trace elements. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves mainly as the solvent base that dissolves other ingredients and gives the product its texture, and the mineral content may add a mild skin-conditioning contribution. It is one of the most common base ingredients in water-containing cosmetics.

What does Mineral Water do in skincare?

Mineral Water serves mainly as the solvent base of water-containing products, dissolving other ingredients and giving the formula its texture. Its dissolved minerals may add a mild skin-conditioning contribution. It is one of the most common base ingredients in cosmetics.

Is Mineral Water safe?

Cosmetic-grade water, including mineral water, is a standard and widely used base ingredient that is generally considered safe in topical formulas. It is purified and preserved within the product to keep it stable. As always, the safety of a finished product depends on its complete formula.

Is Mineral Water natural or synthetic?

Mineral water is natural in origin, sourced from water that contains dissolved minerals and trace elements. For cosmetic use it is treated and purified to meet quality standards.

Sunscreens with Mineral Water

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