Contents
- What is micellar water
- How to wash your face with micellar water
- Do I need to rinse off micellar water?
- Review of Garnier micellar products
- Micellar water “Ultracare”
- Cleansing micellar face gel for eyes and lips for all skin types
- Micellar rose water “Cleansing + Radiance” for dull and sensitive skin
- Micellar water for face, eyes and lips for oily, combination, sensitive skin “Clean Skin”
- Micellar water with oils for face, eyes and lips for all skin types
- Soothing Cornflower Micellar Water, Garnier Bio
Micellar water has entered the usual beauty arsenal of girls who care about the skin, because it easily and fairly quickly removes makeup and impurities. But the question arises whether micellar water should be washed off, and if so, why. Answers below.
What is micellar water
Cleansing should be of high quality, but at the same time soft and not to “squeak”. If there is a lot of cosmetics on the skin, then micellar water is indispensable. As a rule, she copes with make-up removal without effort.
Micelles are responsible for the gentle dissolution of impurities on the surface of the skin. © Getty Images
In some cases, it is enough to swipe once on the skin with a cotton pad dipped in micellar water, in some cases, it will take a little more time and patience.
Composition
The composition of any micellar water includes components that ultimately make this tool a universal product for cleansing the skin.
Micelles – compounds of surfactant molecules that have a special structure. It is they that attract particles of pollution, sebum, dead cells, bind them and easily remove them from the skin.
Water forms the basis of almost all cosmetics; before being used in cosmetics, it is cleaned and softened.
Oils, plant extracts – these components are sometimes supplemented with micellar water to improve the properties of the product. When adding oils, we get a biphasic product that must be shaken before use.
Properties of micellar water
Micellar water cleanses the skin not only from makeup, but also from everyday pollution.
Micellar water has several tasks at once.
Cleansing – she does it carefully and delicately.
Makeup removal – as a rule, she copes even with waterproof.
Maintaining a feeling of comfort during cleansing. You don’t have to rub your skin.
How to wash your face with micellar water
Micellar water cleansing is considered gentle and effective.
In addition to micellar water, you will need several cotton pads.
Apply the product to a cotton pad.
Wipe your face with light massage movements.
To remove the make-up from the eyes, it is necessary to apply a disk soaked in micellar water to closed eyes for 20-30 seconds, and then wipe the eyelids, moving the disk in the direction of eyelash growth.
Repeat these steps, changing discs, until the cotton surface is clean.
Do I need to rinse off micellar water?
When using micellar water daily, it is best to rinse it off. You can not do this as an exception – on a train or plane.
Some believe that micellar water is the best cleanser for all occasions. From a practical point of view, perhaps, we can agree with this. (Only fans of cleansing oils can argue).
Another thing is if there is simply no opportunity to wash with water. For example, on a train or plane. Nothing terrible will happen if, as an exception, we limit ourselves to micellar water, this is a fairly safe way of waterless cleansing in field conditions.
If you look into the history of the product, the first micellar products were once developed specifically for waterless cleansing of atopic skin that needs especially gentle and thorough care. If you don’t like cleansing your skin with water, micellar water can be left on. But then at the final stage of cleansing you need to use a tonic. It just removes the remnants of surfactants.
So on the question “to wash off or not to wash off”, everyone decides in accordance with their preferences and feelings.
Review of Garnier micellar products
The brand has several products with micelles in its arsenal, choose what suits you.
Micellar water “Ultracare”
Cleansing micellar face gel for eyes and lips for all skin types
Suitable for those who prefer washing with water. The composition, in addition to active micelles, contains grape extract. The product removes make-up and soothes the skin.
Micellar rose water “Cleansing + Radiance” for dull and sensitive skin
Micelles quickly and effectively remove makeup and impurities. Rose water soothes the skin and promotes radiance.
Micellar water for face, eyes and lips for oily, combination, sensitive skin “Clean Skin”
The fragrance-free cleansing formula is suitable for oily sensitive skin. Water removes impurities and does an excellent job of removing make-up. The product is presented in a volume of 400 ml.
Micellar water with oils for face, eyes and lips for all skin types
The composition of the two-phase product includes oils and micelles. Oils help to quickly remove waterproof makeup, while micelles capture impurities, after which they are easy to remove from the skin. Shake the bottle to activate the formula.
Soothing Cornflower Micellar Water, Garnier Bio
This tool will be chosen by those who prefer organic cosmetics, since all its components have the corresponding certificate. The scent is also natural.