Water is the number one ingredient in cosmetics
Description
Creams can contain between 60% and 80% water, while shower gels, shampoos, etc. can contain up to 95%. Water is used in cosmetics not so much for its moisturising properties or its benefits for the body, but rather for its qualities in terms of formulation and sensory perception. In particular, it acts as a solvent and facilitates the transport of active ingredients in the product by distributing them evenly.
According to Planescope, 500,000 bottles of shower gel are sold every day in France, using almost 160,000 litres of water!
To preserve this precious resource, more and more players in the cosmetics sector are offering solid products.
Shampoo, make-up remover, toothpaste... there's something for everyone. As well as saving space in the bathroom, they keep better and longer, and reduce the need for plastic packaging. The manufacture of solid cosmetics also saves a lot of water. There's no water in the ingredients, and less packaging, which also requires a lot of water to create.
Sources: Les Happycuriennes
For more information: https://leshappycuriennes.com/cosmetique-solide-avantages-et-inconvenients-de-cette-tendance-zero-dechet/
