Micellar water: the benefits and harm

Micellar water is a new, relatively inexpensive and economical tool for washing and removing makeup. According to the manufacturers, 400 ml bottle is enough for 200 applications. The unique water for washing has a fairly simple composition and this is its genius. It does not have alcohol and soap, but at the same time, it copes well with cleansing the face.

Miracle water was invented in France: at first, its need was dictated by the care of young children and seriously ill people, so the product was sold exclusively at the pharmacy. As it turned out, the water did not cause allergies and irritations at all, even when caring for the delicate skin of babies. Wise mothers, before washing the baby with micellar water, tried some water on themselves. Having a magical result, they began to acquire a means to care for their own face.

Perfumers, having learned about it, later established a mass production of micellar water and began to sell it everywhere.

Like many new means, micellar water causes many rumors and myths about its qualities. Let's try to figure out where truth and reality, and where - fiction. According to reviews of beauticians, indisputable advantages include the following qualities of water for washing:

• good cleansing of the skin from dirt and makeup due to micelles in its composition;
• does not cause skin irritation and dryness due to the lack of soap and alcohol in the product;
• gently and carefully cares for the skin around the eyes during cleansing;
• moisturizes the skin due to herbal ingredients and panthenol in the composition;
• balanced composition does not clog pores and does not require rinsing;
• eliminates oily sheen due to the correct ratio of soluble fatty acids;
• neutralizes harmful toxins on the skin.

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In addition to these qualities listed, the “micelle” is simply indispensable during travel and on walks, at work and after training, it can be used during the heat to refresh your face, and in the evening, when you need to quickly get rid of makeup and go to bed, it will turn complex long procedure for removing waterproof cosmetics in a pleasant moment of instant movement of a cotton pad.

Frequent opinion: Since micellar water is used for particularly sensitive skin without consequences in the form of irritation, it can fight skin rashes.

Truth: The composition of the water is laconic - it has no medicinal and antiseptic components, therefore, it is necessary to deal with skin problems with the help of other specially designed means.

Frequent opinion: Instead of micellar water, you can use tonic, lotion or thermal water, these are similar cleansing agents.

Truth: Tonic, lotion, thermal and micellar water have completely different compositions, therefore they serve for different purposes. The lotion contains alcohol, so with frequent use will dry out the skin. A tonic and thermal water do not cleanse the skin, but only tone and moisturize it, restoring the acid-base balance.

Frequent opinion: After using micellar water, the skin becomes so soft and tender that it can even be used in the fight against aging skin.

Truth: The presence of hyaluronic acid in the products of some manufacturers, which moisturizes the skin well, does not give grounds to say that it is enough for this to nourish and restore the lipid balance of the epidermis due to age-related changes.

Frequent opinion: "Micellar" is not suitable for oily skin, because it contains fatty acids, and after use leaves a feeling of stickiness.

Truth: If you use high-quality micellar water specifically designed for oily skin, there will be just enough fatty acids in it to attract the excess of sebum from the face, and in addition, it will refresh and tone the skin due to the trace elements contained.

Frequent opinion: Micellar water can refresh the face, but it cannot cope with waterproof cosmetics: for this you need oil.

Truth: One of the main purposes of micellar water is to remove makeup on a fat basis. To do this, it takes only a few seconds longer to hold the cotton disc on the eyelashes.

Frequent opinion: Among the minuses of micellar means - a feeling of tightness and peeling of the skin.

Truth: This is only possible if you choose the wrong tool or it is of inadequate quality. For very dry skin, there are special varieties with a high content of fatty acids and moisturizing ingredients. Perhaps a gentle remedy will cost a little more than the usual.

Frequent opinion: Micellar water is harmful to sensitive skin, it causes an allergic reaction and irritation.

Truth: It is necessary to more critically consider the choice of a product and choose the simplest natural composition without fragrances and preservatives or take into account which component is allergic and exclude it when choosing.

Frequent opinion: Micellar water must be washed off the face.

Truth: Rare micellar water does not require rinsing, even with such information on the package, therefore:

• rinse off with thermal water or tonic;
• clean your face with your own cooking.

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According to consumer reviews, micellar water from this company is considered the best, but also expensive. Its price ranges from 1,100 rubles per 250 ml vial to 1900 rubles per 500 ml. But she instantly removes waterproof cosmetics from the eyes and dust from the face: all this is immediately visible on the sponge. The tool is suitable for any type, it consists of natural ingredients. After cleansing - there is no irritation and dryness, complete comfort, you do not even need to use a moisturizer.

It differs from the previous one with a more pleasant price: about 200 rubles for 250 ml. But the quality is practically not inferior, and the skin after it is clean and fresh. The only difference is that it takes a little more time to remove a resistant mascara from the eyes: about 10 seconds.

Testing has shown that after using the product leaves a very pleasant feeling on the skin. Simple makeup removes easy, persistent - a little longer than L'Oreal: about 20 seconds and change a couple of cotton pads.

It costs about 130 rubles. The skin after it breathes, there is a feeling of comfort. The only negative, compared with previous brands, removes makeup worse: you have to change a few cotton pads to clean your face. All the data tested means suitable for any skin type and do not leave a feeling of stickiness and oily film on the face.