CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is the primary solvent and diluent in many personal care formulas, dissolving hydrophilic ingredients and setting viscosity, spread, and sensory feel. It also acts as the continuous phase in many emulsions, gels, cleansers, and sprays.
What does CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is the primary solvent and diluent in many personal care formulas, dissolving hydrophilic ingredients and setting viscosity, spread, and sensory feel. It also acts as the continuous phase in many emulsions, gels, cleansers, and sprays.
Is CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau clean?
This ingredient is broadly accepted in clean-beauty frameworks and has very low irritation potential in normal cosmetic use. Quality matters mainly through purification, microbial control, and dissolved-mineral limits rather than restricted-list concerns.
Is CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau sustainable?
This material is renewable through the natural hydrologic cycle, but responsible sourcing still depends on local scarcity, purification energy, and effluent management. It is readily returned to natural cycles and does not bioaccumulate.
Is CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic standards, although it does not count toward organic content. From a Green Chemistry perspective, it is a benign solvent with low persistence concerns and no need for complex synthesis.
How does CLEAR Water/Aqua/Eau work chemically?
The molecule is small, highly polar, and strongly hydrogen-bonding, which makes it effective for dissolving salts, humectants, acids, bases, and many botanical extracts. Typical use can range from trace amounts to over 90%, and formulas usually require pH control, chelation, and preservation because it supports hydrolysis pathways and microbial growth.
Last updated 2026-05-14