Sea Water
Natural mineral water, enriched with magnesium, calcium, potassium, and trace elements. Sea water supports the mineral balance of the skin, hydrates, and strengthens its protective functions.
What is it?
Sea water in cosmetics is sterilized and microfiltered sea water. It contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, trace elements, and natural polysaccharides. It differs from thermal water by having a higher mineralization. In INCI: Aqua / Sea Water or Maris Aqua.
Used in toners, mists, and light moisturizers. Popular in "sea" and "ocean beauty" cosmetics. Often the base of formulas for after-sun products and marine spa products.
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Sea water is more mineralized, containing iodides and marine polysaccharides. Thermal water is of volcanic or underground origin with a different mineral profile. Both are beneficial but have different mineral compositions.
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