If you are tired of using a thousand products for cleaning your face, try micellar water. A fresh, light, but very effective water-based make-up remover. Able to remove all traces of makeup, even waterproof, using a small amount of product. In fact, a single gesture will be enough to obtain the same results you have obtained up to now using cleansing milk.
But let's see exactly that what micellar water is, how it is used and how to choose the best one based on the type of skin.
Micellar water: what is it?
Practical, economical and smart, micellar water is able to quickly and efficiently remove impurities, residues of makeup and pollution. His secret? Contains micelles, small water-soluble particles with a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic chain, they capture all the dirt that is deposited on the cotton pad. The technology was developed by the biologists of the Bioderma laboratories in the 90 years.
This is how Créaline H20 was born, the first micellar water on the market, even if this aqueous solution was already widely used even before its commercialization.
By now many cosmetic companies have formulated their customized solution and thanks to the growing demand and that has resulted, in recent years, micellar water has stopped being a niche product and prices have thus become more accessible to all budgets. It is now possible to find it for a few euros even at the supermarket.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Skin ... - Brand - Bioderma
- Product type - Make-up remover
- Gender - Unisex
Sensibio H2O micellar water for sensitive skin by Bioderma is a cleansing and make-up remover micellar water, specific for sensitive skin. With a soothing and highly tolerable action, this water is the perfect compromise also for quality / price ratio!
How does micellar water work?
The micelles, of which it is composed, are microspheres immersed in a solution of fresh water. The extraordinary work of these molecules consists in bind, dissolving them, with fats, such as sebum and smog residues, abundantly present on the skin.
This aqueous cleaner, moreover, does not contains alcohol, soap, perfumes, therefore, it is a perfect product for sensitive skin and also excellent for removing make-up from the delicate eye contour area. It has the freshness of water, but works with the effectiveness of a cleansing oil, but does not leave the same greasy feeling.
How to use micellar water?
THEmicellar water can be used by all skin types. It is used morning and evening on a cotton pad to cleanse the skin and remove make-up.
In the morning, it helps to remove the excess sebum that the skin has produced during the night and the dust that has deposited on the face, follow this step with a cleanser in mousse and your skin will remain soft and comfortable and will be ready to receive the rest of the morning skincare.
instead, in the evening it is used to remove make-up from the skin. If you've used waterproof mascara, use an oil-based makeup remover first to make sure you remove all makeup.
Wipe the pad soaked in micellar water all over your face, repeating the application at least twice, to be sure that all impurities have been eliminated.
How to choose it according to the type of skin?
It is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. Its water-based formula is very delicate and respects the pH of the epidermis, because it contains neither perfume nor soap.
However, it should be noted that some very sensitive and reactive skin types may experience irritation, in this case the surfactants present in the water-based detergent are not suitable and could be too aggressive and excessively dry the skin.
The composition of the micellar waters differs, to better adapt to each type of skin.
Therefore, it is therefore important to choose micellar water based on the type of skin and the type of makeup you generally use.
Micellar water for dry skin
When the skin does not produce enough sebum, its hydrolipidic film no longer performs its function, that is, it is no longer able to retain water and dehydrates, favoring the appearance of wrinkles.
The solution: avoid all aggressive products which further alter the hydrolipidic film. Cleaning should be done with a very mild product such as a water-based cleanser enriched with moisturizing agents.
The formulation devised by Uriage is great for dry skin which tends to pull, enriched with cranberry extracts, moisturizes the skin leaving it smooth and soft.
Uriage Cleansing Micellar Thermal Water, ... - Removes make-up and cleanses this micellar water composed of delicate non-ionic surfactants, eliminates with ...
- Hydrates enriched with cranberry extracts, this thermal micellar water hydrates the skin ...
- Format 500 ml
Micellar water for sensitive skin
The hydrolipidic film of this type of skin can be altered by external factors like pollution, stress, fatigue, temperature changes, unsuitable cosmetic products. The skin then becomes more sensitive to attack.
To help restore the hydrolipic film, it is good to prefer delicate gestures and products. Choose a micellar water without perfume and without dyes, enriched with moisturizing and soothing ingredients. On the market you will find chamomile micellar waters very suitable for delicate skin and eyes.
This one created by Joawè that we tried, contains 94% of ingredients of natural origin, combines the efficiency of the cleansing action (also of waterproof make-up) with extreme delicacy on the skin.
Eliminates pollution residues and all skin impurities and after application the complexion appears fresh and radiant.
Jowaé Micellar Water Face and Eye Cleanser with ... - Face and eye make-up remover micellar water with a fresh and non-sticky texture; without rinsing
- Contains 94% of ingredients of natural origin, 100% vegan
- For all skin types, even the most sensitive
Micellar water for oily skin
If you have oily skin, probably you will be subject to impurities and imperfections. Avoid products that are too greasy, choose a micellar water with purifying formulas, enriched with mattifying agents to enhance the complexion.
La formulation of So 'bio étic it is excellent for deeply purifying the skin, the feeling after its use is of cleansed and hydrated skin at the same time.
It was formulated with aloe vera juice organic with moisturizing properties. Citrus and zinc are instead used for their purifying and astringent properties.
So 'Bio étic, purifying micellar water for ... - Thanks to the aloe vera and citrus fruits contained in its formula, this micellar water allows you to ...
- It also reduces excess oils and tones the skin. Leaves the skin clean and fresh, perfectly ...
- Formulated with pure organic aloe vera juice that moisturizes the skin; * citrus recognized for its ...
Another distinction for the choice of water-based cleaner it must also be done in consideration of the makeup used. If you use waterproof make-up, very colored eyeshadows, eyeliner or lip tints you need a two-phase product with an edge.
If you want to know more about oily skin, we recommend this article: oily skin: types, causes, symptoms and how to treat it.
Biphasic micellar water
The biphasic micellar water it consists of two phases. An aqueous part, based on micellar water and a greasy part, based on oil, which also removes waterproof make-up.
The aqueous part of the micellar water eliminates the skin from the greasy effect caused by the oily phase. Makeup removal products formulated in this way are particularly effective in removing very stubborn makeup.
The best on the market we have tried is precisely that of the Garnier, with an excellent quality / price ratio.
Garnier Micellar Water In Oil 400Ml - Content - 400 ml
- Brand - Garnier
- Original and exclusive health and personal care products
Errors to avoid
- Do not rinse after use: on many packages, the wording is shown "without rinsing", but the advice is to always rinse your face before continuing with the other steps. It is always a surfactant-based cleanser that should not remain on the skin for too long.
- Rub the skin too hard: micellar water, due to its "cleansing" action, can dry out the skin, so it is important to act delicately when wiping the cotton ball. Especially in the eye area, where the skin is thin and tends to get scarred.
- Do not use a cleaner: used alone, micellar water does not ensure optimal skin cleansing because it will not remove 100% of residues, it must be integrated into a general cleansing routine (micellar water must be followed by a mild facial cleanser). To then continue with the rest of the skincare: serum, eye cream and face cream.
