Thank you to Adelle Rodda of Botaniq for her insights into the use of water and why it's needed within hair and beauty formulations
Resources:
https://www.usbr.gov/mp/arwec/water-facts-ww-water-sup.html
https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/water-0
https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/scarcity.shtml
https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Watered_down_The_pros_and_cons_of_beautys_waterless_products/174784