Purified water hydrates and conditions while helping deliver other beneficial ingredients into your skin and hair.
CAS #
7732-18-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Oral-Care
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Fights Plaque
Dissolves Ingredients
Prevents plaque buildup
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
The fundamental ingredient in all aqueous cosmetics and skincare products. Used throughout human history as the primary carrier and solvent in potions, tinctures, and beauty preparations.