MARIS SAL
MARIS SAL, commonly called sea salt, is a group of naturally occurring inorganic salts obtained from seawater. On a cosmetic label, the name points to a marine-origin ingredient; it is not an algae extract, a marine oil, or a botanical active.
MARIS SAL: what it is
MARIS SAL, commonly called sea salt, is a group of naturally occurring inorganic salts obtained from seawater. On a cosmetic label, the name points to a marine-origin ingredient; it is not an algae extract, a marine oil, or a botanical active.
The name does not describe one single molecule either. Sodium chloride is an individual substance associated with salt, whereas MARIS SAL retains the idea of salts, in the plural, derived from seawater. This distinction helps prevent the ingredient from being mistaken for an isolated synthetic compound.
MARIS SAL: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, sea salt is used for skin conditioning. For someone choosing a product, that means it contributes to keeping the skin in good condition in terms of appearance and feel within the preparation in which it is used.
MARIS SAL on its own is not a promise of exfoliation, hydration, or treatment for acne, dark spots, or any disease. It also does not reveal crystal size or how the skin will feel after use. What this name supports is a conditioning use, without turning that cosmetic role into a treatment claim.
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