Allowed in EU

Sea Water

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Maris Aqua (EU)

What does it do?

Sea Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Sea Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sea Water?

Sea Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Maris Aqua (EU)

Is Sea Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sea Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sea Water do in cosmetic products?

Sea Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, solvent.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 26/11/2015