Micellar water: benefits and harms

Micellar water is a new, relatively inexpensive and economical cleanser and make-up remover. According to the manufacturers, a 400 ml bottle is enough for 200 uses. The unique water for washing has a fairly simple composition and this is its genius. It does not contain alcohol and soap, but at the same time, it does a good job of 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 in a pharmacy. As it turned out, the water did not cause allergies and irritation at all, even when caring for the delicate skin of babies. Wise mothers, before washing their baby with micellar water, tried the water on themselves. Having received a magical result, they began to purchase a product for caring for their own face.

Perfumers, having learned about this, later launched the mass production of micellar water and began to sell it everywhere.

Like many new products, micellar water causes a lot of talk and myths about its qualities. Let's try to figure out where is the truth and reality, and where are fiction. According to cosmetologists, the indisputable advantages include the following qualities of water for washing:

• good cleansing of the skin from impurities and makeup due to micelles in its composition;
• does not cause skin irritation and overdrying due to the absence of soap and alcohol in the product;
• delicately and gently cares for the skin around the eyes when 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.

An overview of different manufacturers of micellar water, see the video:

In addition to these listed qualities, micellar water is simply indispensable when traveling and walking, 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 a complex a long procedure for removing waterproof cosmetics in a pleasant moment of instant movement of a cotton pad.

Common Opinion: Since micellar water is used for particularly sensitive skin without the effects of irritation, it can combat skin breakouts.

Truth: The composition of the water is concise - it does not have medicinal and antiseptic components, so skin problems need to be dealt with with the help of other specially designed products.

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

Truth: Tonic, lotion, thermal and micellar water have completely different compositions, therefore they serve different purposes. The lotion contains alcohol, so frequent use will dry out the skin. And 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 delicate that it can even be used in the fight against skin aging.

Truth: The presence of hyaluronic acid in the products of some manufacturers, which moisturizes the skin well, does not give grounds to assert that this is enough 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 sticky feeling.

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

Common opinion: Micellar water can refresh the face, but it can’t cope with waterproof cosmetics: oil is needed for this.

Truth: One of the main purposes of micellar water is to remove oil-based makeup. This requires only a few seconds longer to hold the cotton pad on the eyelashes.

Common opinion: Among the disadvantages of a micellar product is 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 a regular one.

Common opinion: ​Micellar water is bad for sensitive skin, it causes an allergic reaction and irritation.

Truth: You need to be more critical in choosing a product and choose the simplest natural composition without fragrances and preservatives, or take into account which component you are allergic to and exclude it when choosing.

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

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

• rinse off with thermal water or tonic;
• cleanse your face with homemade products.

Why micellar water should be washed off, see the following video.

Use products from trusted manufacturers in accordance with our rating.

According to consumer reviews, micellar water from this company is considered the best, but also expensive. Its price ranges from 1100 rubles for a 250 ml bottle to 1900 rubles for 500 ml. But it instantly removes waterproof makeup from the eyes and dust from the face: all this is immediately visible on the sponge. The tool is suitable for any type, it contains natural ingredients.After cleansing - there is no irritation and dryness, complete comfort, you do not even need to use a moisturizer.

It differs significantly from the previous one in a more pleasant price: about 200 rubles per 250 ml. But the quality is almost the same, and the skin after it is clean and fresh. The only difference is that it takes a little longer to remove persistent mascara from the eyes: about 10 seconds.

Testing has shown that after use, the product leaves a very pleasant feeling on the skin. It removes simple cosmetics easily, resistant - a little longer than L'Oreal: about 20 seconds and change a couple of cotton pads.

It costs about 130 rubles. The skin breathes after it, there is a feeling of comfort. The only negative, compared to previous brands, removes makeup worse: you have to change several cotton pads to clean your face. All of these tested products are suitable for all skin types and do not leave a sticky or oily film on the face.