Water (Aqua)
Solvent & base
What is Water (Aqua)?
The base of most skincare formulas. Dissolves water-soluble ingredients and forms the bulk of creams, gels and lotions. Usually the first ingredient listed.
In skincare terms, Water (Aqua) is a solvent that helps dissolve and carry other ingredients in a formula.
What does it do?
Water (Aqua) is primarily used for solvent & base.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Water (Aqua) appears in moisturisers, cleansers, serums, sets and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Water (Aqua) may appear as: water, aqua, eau, water/aqua/eau, aqua/water/eau, water aqua eau.
Related ingredients
This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.
