Thermal water for the face
Recently, thermal water has gained great popularity. Now it is used not only as a wellness procedure for the body, but also for the beauty of the face.
What it is
Thermal water is, roughly speaking, the same mineral liquid, but from sources underground, where it is constantly heated. As a result, when it is removed, it is still warm and retains many useful substances, such as iodine, magnesium and calcium.
It becomes indispensable when you need to quickly moisturize the skin of the face with applied makeup or in any other cases.
Compound
The main thing, when choosing this water, always pay attention to the composition. It is important to make sure that no harmful elements are added to the product, which definitely will not help your skin, but can also harm.
So, for example, water packed in a plastic bottle can quickly lose its beneficial vitamins and become unusable, so manufacturers often season it with preservatives. And this at times lowers the quality of thermal water and increases the possibility of allergic reactions.
If the packaging is hermetic and metal, then the product in it is able to retain its beneficial properties for up to a year.
Kinds
It is not so difficult to choose such a life-giving agent correctly, but a lot here depends on your needs and methods and reasons for using it.
Thermal water is:
- Isotonic. With a neutral level of acidity, it can soothe, relieve any inflammation and irritation. Good for all skin types, but most importantly for sensitive and irritated skin. Gives moisture, protects, has an antibacterial effect and mattifies;
- Hypertensive, with lots of mineral salts. Good for oily and combination skin. Copes with inflammation, including acne, dries the skin, soothes;
- Hypotonic, having a low salt content. Ideal for dry skin. Heals wounds, has an anti-inflammatory agent, makes the skin soft and creates a feeling of cleanliness and comfort;
- High in selenium. Protects the face from aging, heals, soothes, copes with inflammation. Suitable for any aging skin;
- Weakly mineralized. There are few trace elements, but the water is very soft and gentle on the skin. Helps with irritation and flaking. Suitable for dry and normal skin;
- With added plants or essential oils. Depending on the composition of these products, they can provide deep treatment for all skin types. The good thing is that you can choose a product for specific problems or needs.
Beneficial features
An undeniable fact is that the benefits of thermal water are its naturalness and high content of valuable substances. But there are a few more points according to which it is useful.
- Removes excessive dryness of the skin. For example, when it is a hot day on a sandy beach and the whole body is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, or after a session in a solarium. Be that as it may, the use of thermal water will not only moisturize the skin well, but also protect it;
- It also protects the face from other weather influences., such as wind, snow, cold and so on;
- It is good to use both before applying cosmetics and after. After all, this will help the skin to refresh and create the appearance of an even layer;
- Improves blood circulation in the face. This leads to the fact that the cells receive more oxygen, and the skin becomes renewed and young;
- Excellent effect on cleansing the skin from fat and oily sheen;
- If used regularly, it eliminates acne and other rashes;
- Due to the beneficial substances contained in thermal water, it improves the complexion quite a lot.
See below for details.
Application
In modern cosmetology, thermal water is used in many products for dry, normal and oily skin. And also sold separately, in a completely natural form. For convenience, this is a spray bottle, the contents of which can be sprayed on the face at any time, as well as carried with you.
The advice of cosmetologists on how to use thermal water agrees on one thing - if you use this product regularly, the skin will acquire a completely different color and will feel completely different. There is another way to look better - apply water to the skin before applying any other cosmetic product. Then the desired effect will increase twice.
How to use
Thermal water should be sprayed on the face from a distance of about thirty centimeters. After application, allow the skin to dry and blot the remnants with a napkin or cotton pad.
If water is applied to makeup, it is not recommended to spray it around the eyes. An exception may be if the mascara is waterproof.
It is good to apply the spray before using the day and night cream - this will enhance the effect, and the skin will look even better. Water can also be used as the final step in cleansing the face, after peeling or scrub. It is also often used instead of tonic. You can replace it with the effect of masks or cook them yourself at home.
Recipes
Thermal water can now be found in any store. As a rule, it is sold in the form of a spray, because it is much more convenient to apply it on the skin and take it with you. But you can also cook it yourself. The advantage of this method is that you will definitely be sure of the naturalness and quality of your product.
Yes, and the cooking method is extremely simple. You just need to take good mineral water with gas and leave the bottle open overnight so that all harmful substances come out of it. After that, for ease of use, pour the water into a spray bottle - and your homemade moisturizer is ready.
An important detail: if you plan to apply water over makeup, it is worth getting a spray bottle with small holes that irrigates your face with a kind of mist, not drops.
If you want more variety, you can make water with additives.
- Decoction. You can add it to water for extra care, and all you need to know is your skin type. For example, mint or sage is suitable for oily skin, chamomile is suitable for normal skin, and linden will be excellent care for dry skin. For 200 milliliters of boiling water, you need to add a large spoonful of herbs, turn it off after a minute and let it brew. Add to water at a ratio of 70 to 30.
- Honey will help with summer dryness. A quarter of a teaspoon of honey is added to 100 milliliters of thermal water and mixed thoroughly.Honey will provide nourishment and hydration.
- Lemon juice will help regulate oily skin. Therefore, if you encounter such problems, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to 100 milliliters of water and the fat content will go away.
- Essential oils. Here the recipes are endless, you can combine them as you like, they will still nourish the skin and fill it with aroma. True, they are not so easy to dissolve in water. Honey or sea salt will come to your aid. If you mix any oil with them, it will dissolve easily.
Remember one thing: supplements are good, but you need to understand that you should choose those substances that smell pleasant to you and do not cause irritation. Otherwise, leaving will not bring you any pleasure.
And now the video is a recipe for making thermal water.
Popular brands
It all depends on the composition of the water and the content of useful minerals in it. Different firms have different content of these elements.
Avene
French thermal water contains a high silica concentration. And its presence, in turn, helps strengthen capillaries, improve blood circulation, protect against external influences, strengthens the immune system and eliminates the bad effects of free radicals. Almost does not contain salts, so it does not dry out the skin.
Good at softening, soothing and generally reduces the effect of itching, irritation and so on. Revitalizes the skin and restores it. Good for children, as it acts very gently, but it is also suitable for sensitive dry skin.
The volume is usually 50, 150 or 300 milliliters. The cost is around 500 rubles.
Uriage
Isotonic thermal water, one of a kind, is able to replenish salt in the body, as well as maintain the composition of blood plasma. Roughly speaking, this solution is very close to the composition of our blood.When using it, it is recommended not to wipe it off the face, but to let it soak in.
Soothes, moisturizes the skin at a mineral level, gets rid of dehydration, improves immunity and protects against natural influences such as wind, frost or heat. Suitable for children and even newborns, and also just for dehydrated or inflamed skin.
Volume from 50 to 300 milliliters. The price is around 250-850 rubles.
La Roche Posay
High in selenium, making it a natural antioxidant. Gives the skin protection against early aging and eliminates the effects of free radicals. Cleanses, soothes, gently treats irritations, as well as inflammation and swelling. Greatly softens and moisturizes.
Volume 50, 150 and 300 milliliters. The average price reaches 500 rubles.
Vichy
The high sulfur content makes this product an excellent antiseptic. Enhances regeneration and relieves inflammatory reactions. It is engaged in the removal of toxins and toxins, increases resistance to harmful external influences, cleanses and has a calming effect. Increases cell metabolism and eliminates the causes of premature aging.
Evian
Suitable not only for women's or men's skin, but also gently cares for children. With regular use, skin hydration increases by about fourteen percent. Protects against UV exposure and soothes and relieves burns, redness and irritation.
The average cost is 600 rubles per 150 milliliters.
Bielita
A Belarusian company that pleases with a refreshing novelty. Their thermal water cleanses the face, relieves fatigue and is good as a make-up base.
I am the
Successfully fights against external damage and stress, as well as environmental influences.Perfectly moisturizes, nourishes tired skin with freshness and purity. This tool is the so-called "two in one", so that it not only takes care of the skin, but also helps to remove makeup at the end of a hard day.
Reviews
Many women praise the French product Avenue. They say that with it the skin has become softer, it protects well from ultraviolet radiation and is suitable instead of a tonic for cleansing. No inflammation or rashes - the face is clean and beautiful.
There are complaints about La Roche Posay water - users do not see results from using it on sunny days and are not sure that the price is so justified. It is also stated that although the manufacturer says that you do not need to blot your face with a napkin, this is all wrong, because if you do not do this, you will get skin drying out instead of moisturizing. Of the pluses - here, customers note the perfect spray gun, which does not pour water on the face, but sprays it with water mist.
Lots of positive reviews uriage, it clearly has healing properties and helps well with skin problems.