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Mineral Water

Natural mineral water with a balanced composition of minerals and trace elements is the basis or active component of many cosmetic products. It provides gentle hydration without disrupting the skin's pH and microbiome, and carries a natural mineral complex.

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Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Mineral Water in cosmetics: underground water with a natural mineral balance (isotonic or close to isotonic). INCI: depending on the brand — 'Aqua', 'Thermal Spring Water', 'Mineral Water' or a specific source name. The difference from regular water: a balanced mineral composition → does not disrupt the osmotic balance of cells. Silica (SiO₂) in some waters: supports collagen synthesis. Zinc: antimicrobial and sebum-regulating. Magnesium: anti-inflammatory. Carbonates: pH buffer. Thermal water (thermal water) is a special subtype with a constant composition from thermal springs.

Face mists, thermal sprays, toners based on mineral water, products for sensitive and reactive skin, makeup setting products.

Key Benefits

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Gentle mineral hydration without disrupting pH
Mineral water is isotonic or close to the composition of cellular fluid → does not draw water from cells (unlike distilled or very soft water). Minerals provide osmotic balance. When applied to the skin: does not disrupt the acid mantle (pH ≈ 4.5–5.5), and carbonates buffer pH. Result: gentle hydration without the "drying" effect after evaporation (characteristic of regular water).
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Mineral complex for skin health
Different minerals in water have different cosmetic functions. Zinc: antibacterial, sebum-regulating — popular in waters for problem skin. Magnesium: anti-inflammatory, reduces reactivity. Silica (SiO₂): supports collagen synthesis, in some thermal waters (Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Avène) — a key marker. Calcium and potassium: support cellular metabolism and barrier.
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Support for the microbiome and sensitive skin
Mineral water with a natural mineral balance supports a stable skin microbiome. Avène thermal water (Eau Thermale Avène) is clinically proven to soothe atopic and sensitive skin: the content of silicates and neutral pH does not disrupt the microbiome. Mist sprays with thermal water: a classic of dermatological cosmetics for sensitive skin.

Suitable for

sensitive skinreactive skinall skin types

Main Actions

✓ gentle mineral hydration✓ support for the skin's mineral balance✓ protection of the microbiome
Thermal Water vs Mineral Water — the difference

Mineral Water: underground water with a constant mineral composition. Thermal Spring Water: mineral water from hydrothermal sources, often rich in Si, Se, Ca. Spring Water: surface or underground water — not necessarily mineral. Distilled water (aqua purificata): without minerals — a neutral base, but not "active." Well-known thermal waters in cosmetics: La Roche-Posay, Avène, Vichy, Uriage — each has its own mineral profile and clinical base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mineral Water do for skin?
Face mists, thermal sprays, toners based on mineral water, products for sensitive and reactive skin, makeup setting products.
Who should use Mineral Water?
Mineral Water is suitable for: sensitive skin, reactive skin, all skin types.
Are there any warnings about Mineral Water?
Mineral Water: underground water with a constant mineral composition. Thermal Spring Water: mineral water from hydrothermal sources, often rich in Si, Se, Ca. Spring Water: surface or underground water — not necessarily mineral. Distilled water (aqua purificata): without minerals

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