Aqua (Water)

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INCI: Aqua

Solvent 10/10 Safety CG ApprovedClean Natural Vegan

What Is Aqua (Water)?

Universal solvent and the base ingredient in virtually all hair care products.

Source: Natural

Origin: Natural

Also known as: Water, H2O, Eau, Purified Water, Deionized Water

What Does Aqua (Water) Do to Your Hair?

The primary solvent in hair care products. Water dissolves and carries other active ingredients, provides hydration to the hair shaft, and is essential for product application.

Best For

All hair types

Not Recommended For

None

Hair Type Compatibility

1A Straight Fine
1B Straight Medium
1C Straight Coarse
2A Wavy Fine
2B Wavy Medium
2C Wavy Coarse
3A Curly Loose
3B Curly Tight
3C Curly Corkscrew
4A Coily S-Shaped
4B Coily Z-Shaped
4C Coily Tight

Method Compatibility

Curly Girl (CG) Method: Approved
CG-Method Approved

Safety & Regulation

10/10
AvoidCautionSafe

FDA Status: Permitted

EWG Score: 1/10

HairAide Verdict

Water is the most common ingredient in hair products, serving as the universal solvent and base for formulations. It is completely safe and essential for hair hydration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua (Water) safe for hair?

Yes, Aqua (Water) has a safety rating of 10/10 and is generally considered safe for use in hair products.

Is Aqua (Water) bad for curly hair?

Aqua (Water) is CG-method approved and is generally considered safe for curly hair.

Is Aqua (Water) CG-method approved?

Yes, Aqua (Water) is approved for the Curly Girl method.

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