Humectant ingredient
Sea Water
Filtered and sterilized natural seawater used in cosmetics as a mineral-rich conditioning agent and mild humectant.
Also known as: seawater, ocean water, marine water, aqua marina
HumectantSkin-conditioningMineral supplierToning agent
Benefits
- ✓Supplies trace marine minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium) to skin
- ✓Provides mild hydration
- ✓Supports skin barrier mineral balance
Watch for
- ⚠High salinity may be drying in large amounts or with prolonged exposure
- ⚠Potential for environmental contaminants in unprocessed sea water; cosmetic grade is purified
