Category: Solvent

Benefits: Enhances formula absorption and efficacy, acts as a solvent and hydrator, restores lost moisture, and improves the viscosity and texture of skincare products.

Who it's for:  Suitable for all skin types.

Find it in: Endless Moisturiser, Timeless Moisturiser, Illume Serum

Aqua (good old H2O) is ubiquitous in skincare formulations due to its fundamental role as a solvent and vehicle for active ingredients.

Water serves as a medium for dissolving and dispersing active ingredients, including niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. and it facilitates their absorption into the skin. It also acts as a hydrator, replenishing moisture levels depleted in the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) process.

Good moisture content is crucial for skin barrier function and overall skin health. Water often comprises the largest part of a formula, so you will almost always find water listed first on the ingredients list.

Additionally, water regulates the viscosity and texture of skincare products, ensuring they spread smoothly and evenly across the skin.