Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,109 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
Water. The base of most formulas; dissolves other ingredients and carries them onto skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Aqua: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31959, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as water, aqua / water, water / aqua and h2o.
Products that contain Aqua
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
body wash
Lists fragrance
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NewYorkBiology
Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Body Wash
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Native
Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Body Wash
Body wash · 532 ml · Label from Vietnam · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lavilin
Body Wash
Body wash · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Salt & Stone
Body Wash
Body wash · 15.2 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH GINGER FLOWER
Body wash · 500 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Mousse with Argan Oil
Body wash · 10.3 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH SHINY CITRUS
Body wash · 500 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Body Wash Shower Gel Naturals Milk & Honey 1L
1 Litre · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Bodygel Aloe Vera
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Ombia
Bodylotion
500 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Bodylotion Sommerwonne
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Inika Organic
Bold Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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