About the washing procedure
It is customary to wash your face twice a day; cosmetologists adhere to this recommendation. Usually, to do this, apply the chosen cleanser to the skin with light rotational movements, then rinse with warm water and blot with a towel. Everything is done without any sudden effort, trying not to injure the skin of the face or stretch it.
During the evening procedure, it is often necessary to remove makeup and decorative cosmetics. They are difficult to wash off using conventional means. Many people successfully use micellar water for washing, the labels of which have a recommendation “do not rinse off.” Is it so? Lately, more and more women are asking the question: “should I wash micellar water off my face or not?”
Do I need to wash micellar water off my face?
Why do you need micellar water?
Micellar water is a liquid solution containing water, oils, and cleansing emulsifiers. Manufacturers often enrich it with minerals and plant extracts that relieve irritation. Micelles are active components that promote the formation of surfactants that effectively bind and remove fat and harmful substances. The skin does not dry out or become irritated.
How to improve the condition of your facial skin
Depending on the composition of emulsifiers, water is divided into three types:
- The first contains standard emulsifiers, with many additional solvents (butylene glycol, propylene glycol). If these substances are not washed off, they can cause dry skin and irritation over time. This product must be washed off.
- The basis of the second type of water is the components of green chemistry (luvoglucasite, cocoglucasite), which are classified as low irritant and non-toxic. Occasionally, this product does not need to be washed off.
- The third type is based on band meters. Such products are low irritant and there is no need to rinse them off.
Interesting. The eye-catching “do not rinse off” label has been adopted by other enterprising marketers for their campaigns.
Micellar water serves as a gentle and effective facial cleanser.
What is micellar water and what is it for?
Micellar water is a special cosmetic product that is used for washing. In fact, the product is neither water nor tonic in the usual sense. This is a special composition intended for high-quality and safe skin cleansing, including makeup removal. The product owes its name to its composition, which contains small crystals called micelles.
The micelles themselves are cleansing tools that, when applied to the skin, absorb fats, dirt and cosmetic residues. The collected “garbage” remains in the middle of the spherical fatty crystal, thereby disappearing from the surface of the dermis. This is the whole secret of cleansing with this type of water. It is important to note that the product acts as a drug that does not require the use of additional funds, coping with all the work independently.
Initially, the drug was in great demand only among professional makeup artists, but over time, cosmetic companies began to produce micellar water, expanding the range of consumption. Today, water is used everywhere and not only as a household makeup remover, but also as a composition for cleansing and toning problematic and healthy dermis.
Micellar water is widely used to solve the following cosmetic problems:
- Most girls are too lazy to remove makeup from their faces before going to bed, justifying this by saying that the process is quite long and complicated - the product described can solve this problem. Using micellar water, removing your makeup will only take a few seconds, without requiring much effort;
- Cleansing sensitive or problematic skin is no longer a problem. This water is a very gentle and high-quality product that can eliminate the most complex stains without irritating the skin. Moreover, the element can even be used to care for the delicate skin around the eyes;
- The product is perfect for those girls who prefer environmentally friendly cosmetics. This can be explained by the fact that the “micellar” does not contain a single harmful component, including soap, fragrances, silicone, etc.;
- If you have a small budget allocated for cosmetics, micellar water can come to the rescue. The product qualitatively cleanses, moisturizes, smoothes and tones the face, and at the same time has a completely low cost;
- the product can be used to treat all skin types and be used to cleanse the dermis of the lips, neck, face, and area under the eyes, since the composition is completely harmless, hypoallergenic and does not cause any irritation even if it comes into contact with the mucous membrane.
Famous brands
Face cream
Currently, there is a great demand for micellar products in Russia:
- Avene Eau Thermale Cleanance Micellar Water, made in France, is intended for women with oily skin prone to inflammation. It contains mineral water from the Avene thermal spring, which softens, soothes the skin and relieves tightness. Based on it, a whole series of cleansers has been created: gels, lotions, mattifying liquids. It is recommended to wash them off after use in the morning and evening.
- Water from the Swiss premium brand Declare Soft Cleansing line is designed for gentle cleansing of the face and eyes. Removes waterproof makeup well. Does not cause irritation and can be used for all skin types.
- From the French company Bioderma Sensibio (Bioderma Sensibio) you can purchase H2O micellar for intensive care of dry and sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. It has herbal ingredients, no alcohol or alkali (PH = 5.5).
- The most famous water in Russia from France, the Garnier brand, is suitable for any skin, even sensitive ones.
- Softening (for dry and sensitive) and refreshing with vitamin E (for normal and combination skin) water is offered by the environmental brand Nivea from Beiersdorf.
Micellar water from Nivea
- From L'Oreal Paris there is water separately for dry, sensitive and all facial skin.
- The Roche-Posay company produces not only water for makeup removal, but even therapeutic micellar foam for sensitive skin.
- The Black Pearl brand has developed a series of universal cleansing products: with grape seed extract, rose extract, protective, for the face, eyelids and lips. The properties of all types of leather are taken into account.
On a note. In the description of them, almost everyone omits the point that after using their product you need to wash it off.
Which micellar water to choose: review of the best products
Below is a rating of the highest quality and most popular products from global cosmetics manufacturers.
Garnier/Garnier for oily sensitive skin
The Garnier company presented its product, which is a makeup remover enriched with nourishing components, which allows you to refresh and tone the dermis during the process of cleansing the skin of cosmetics. The drug is sold in containers of 125 and 400 milliliters, which allows you to use the product for a long time, thereby providing high-quality therapy for the facial skin and preventing premature aging. It should be noted that the composition can be used for all skin types without restrictions.
Bioderma Sensibio/Bioderma for dry skin
Bioderma micellar water is an effective product for cleansing and moisturizing the skin.
The composition does not contain harmful components, which allows you to carry out the process of removing makeup without the risk of an allergic reaction or damage to the mucous membrane, which is ideal for treating the area around the eyes and lips. You can purchase the product in two volumes of 250 and 500 milliliters, which is enough for a long time even with daily use. The product can be used for all skin types.
L'Oreal "Absolute tenderness"
“Absolute Tenderness” daily skin care product is a universal product aimed at cleansing and moisturizing the skin in order to prevent acne, blackheads and various types of irritation.
Thanks to its special formula, the product does an excellent job of removing dirt, grease, makeup residues and clogs in the pores. The drug normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, nourishes the dermis, softening and soothing it. Sold in a convenient 20 ml bottle.
Pure line floral 3 in 1
The clean line presented its version of a makeup remover with micelles, which has a triple effect. The manufacturer claims that the product easily copes with the most difficult skin stains, including suitable for removing waterproof makeup. At the same time, the product includes chamomile extract, which is aimed at soothing and toning the skin, and rose extract, which aims to remove toxins from the dermis, preventing the development of skin diseases. The composition can be used for all skin types.
Black Pearl
A universal drug from the manufacturer Black Pearl has good characteristics, also having a triple effect.
The main task of the product is to cleanse the skin of everyday and long-lasting makeup. The product also has a soothing and moisturizing effect, which allows for decent dermal care with each use. The composition is sold in a container of 250 milliliters and is used for the skin of the face, lips and eyelids. Components such as micelles efficiently remove impurities, and natural plant extracts refresh and remove all harmful substances from the skin.
Nivea/Nivea “Cleansing 3 in 1”
Nivea presents a high-quality product for removing makeup of all types.
The product is sold in an easy-to-use container of 200 milliliters. The manufacturer positions its own product as a hypoallergenic composition, the production of which does not use harmful components, including alcohols, fragrances and soap. With the “3 in 1 Cleansing” product, removing makeup has become much easier, since during its removal you do not need to use force, you just need to apply a little of the product to a cotton pad and carefully remove the makeup from the face, eyes and lips.
How to use cleansing water
Cosmetologists recommend using micellar water that matches the required skin type. To remove makeup, soak a sponge with the product and gently wipe the face along the massage lines without stretching the epidermis. Then they move on to the eyes.
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Pour the cleanser onto another cotton pad and apply it to the eyelids: first to the upper one for 25-30 seconds, then to the lower one. If there are still particles of mascara on the eyelashes, then after this procedure they should be washed off well with ordinary warm water. Is it necessary to wash your face after using micellar water? There is only one answer - it is necessary.
Note! If sometimes you don’t have the opportunity to wash your face, then nothing bad will happen. But when this is done regularly, some problems with the dermis may arise: excessive dryness and irritation, because the surfactants contained in the product cause a negative skin reaction from prolonged exposure.
