MARIS SAL

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Sea salt

✨ Role: Maris Sal, often listed as «sea salt,» is used in cosmetics for its exfoliating properties and beneficial effects on the skin. It helps remove dead skin cells, improve skin texture, and can promote hydration due to its ability to attract moisture.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally safe for cosmetic use. However, it may be irritating to sensitive skin or when used in high concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is mineral-based and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Maris Sal may cause slight irritation on sensitive skin or skin with lesions. It is recommended to test on a small area first. It can also affect the fluidity of a product, which should be taken into account in formulations.

Found in: Body scrubs, facial exfoliants, salt baths, hair care products, and sometimes in body lotions and moisturizers.

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