Properties and uses of micellar water
Daily skin care begins with cleansing: smog, sebum and impurities can take away the skin's radiance, giving it a dull appearance. Often, however, laziness and hectic schedules take over, depriving the skin on your of this daily pampering. Avoid doing this at all costs: devoting a few minutes a day to cleansing will make all the difference, enhancing the natural beauty of your face.
That’s why micellar water has been created, a lightweight cleansing product suitable for all skin types that is fast and effective.
What is micellar water?
Micellar water is a cosmetic product designed for cleansing the skin. Its invention dates back to the 1980s, when backstage at haute couture fashion shows there was a need to constantly change models' makeup. The light texture of micellar water could quickly remove all makeup residue without the need for rinsing, leaving the skin perfectly clean and ready for reapplication. This cleansing product has gone from the catwalks to the shelves of perfumeries, pharmacies and supermarkets around the world, becoming one of the most popular cleansers among female consumers.
The properties of micellar water
Micellar water has a light, watery texture that can remove all impurities from the skin in a single step, even from the most delicate zones such as the eye area. Its action is based on the technology of micelles, surfactant molecules organized together in the form of spheres capable of encompassing impurities within them – particles of smog, sebum and makeup residues – and then eliminating them.
Micellar water is therefore more than just a makeup remover because it cleanses thoroughly, while toning, balancing sebum production and protecting the hydrolipidic film.
A micellar water for every skin type
Its characteristics make it a suitable product for all skin types, from the oiliest to the most sensitive. Despite this, its cleansing formula is often fortified with other moisturizers and nutrients, making it more suitable for different skin types.
Micellar water for combination, oily and acne-prone skin
Cleansers suitable for this type of skin must contain rebalancing substances which can absorb excess sebum and unclog pores, while remaining gentle on the skin.
Micellar water for normal to dry skin
Normal to dry skin needs to be continuously moisturized. That’s why the micellar water formula suitable for this skin type is often supplemented with moisturizing ingredients.
Micellar water for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is more prone to irritation and redness. Therefore, micellar water must contain soothing substances such as BIOSOURCE CLEANSING MICELLAR WATER from Biotherm. This product is designed for the busy woman who refuses to compromise on radiant, healthy-looking skin. This micellar water removes makeup and impurities in a single step, proving fast and highly effective.
How is micellar water used?
Using micellar water is quick and easy: simply moisten a cotton pad with the product and wipe it over your face, without rubbing. Its formula is also suitable for removing makeup from the eye area as well as waterproof makeup. To ensure that you have removed all traces of makeup and impurities, it’s best to repeat the step at least twice until the pad is clean.
As indicated on the packaging, its not usually necessary to rinse your face after use: this important feature makes the cleansing step extremely quick. Lack of time is no longer a problem: even the busiest among us can have radiant skin.
