Aqua
The base of most products.
What it does
Water. It dissolves the other ingredients and makes the formula easy to spread.
Good to know
Labels may say Aqua or Water. It's often listed first, because many products are mostly water.
Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Toothpastes
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- PubChem: Water (Independent)
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