Ingredient

Sea Water

Low risk

FunctionMinerals

What it is — Sea Water (INCI: Maris Aqua / Sea Water) is mineral-rich seawater used as a natural source of trace minerals.

What it does — It is commonly used to supply trace minerals and to give a fresh, conditioning character to a formula.

Typical use — It appears in mists, toners, essences, creams and masks, often in marine- or mineral-themed products.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types. Mineral and salt content is controlled at cosmetic levels, and its composition can vary by source.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated mineral source. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated mineral source.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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