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Artesian Spring Water

Artesian Spring Water

solventhumectant

INCI Name

Artesian Spring Wate...

Functions

2 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

Category

general

What It Does

Artesian Spring Water is sourced from confined underground aquifers where natural geological pressure pushes the water upward through a drilled well, often resulting in a naturally filtered water with a distinctive mineral profile including calcium, magnesium, and silica. Unlike purified or deionized water, artesian spring water retains its naturally occurring trace minerals, which can contribute mild skin-conditioning benefits and are often marketed as a premium, natural alternative in cosmetic formulations. Formulators choose it as the primary solvent and aqueous phase base in prestige skincare and toning products, leveraging its natural origin story and potential mineral content as a differentiating marketing claim.

Dissolves active ingredients
Enables proper formulation
Affects product penetration
Controls evaporation rate

Technical Properties

pH Range

6.5-8.5

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

surfactantshumectantswater-soluble activeshydrophilic polymerselectrolyteswater-soluble preservatives

Avoid Combining

anhydrous formulationswater-sensitive activesstrongly hydrophobic oils without emulsification
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

mineral

Feedstock

Naturally occurring underground aquifer water accessed via artesian wells, where geological pressure forces water to the surface without pumping

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