Cosmetics based on thermal water

We are looking for answers to the questions: what is thermal water, what miracles can we expect from it, what is its composition - using the example of the best products, according to the editors of skin.ru.

1. What is thermal water
2. Facial functions
3. The benefits of thermal water
4. Rules of application
5. Composition and types of thermal water
6. How to choose thermal water
7. Review of the best tools

What is thermal water

Thermal water is one of the types of groundwater with a high content of mineral salts. Making its way to the surface of the earth from depths of about 4-5 kilometers, the water is saturated with trace elements and salts. The deeper the thermal spring is located, the higher the concentration of useful mineral compounds.

Facial functions

Without exaggeration, thermal water can be called “living”. This natural remedy performs a number of functions:

relieves irritation and redness, soothes after exposure to the sun or traumatic aesthetic procedures;

saturates the skin with oxygen, beneficial microelements and minerals;

absorbs sebum;

completes the cleansing ritual;

maintains the level of moisture (not to be confused with “moisturizes”);

After applying thermal water, you need to blot your skin with a napkin.

The benefits of thermal water

People have been using the beneficial properties of this healing liquid for hundreds of years: they use it as an alternative or addition to medicines; visit balneological resorts for general health improvement; and, of course, buy thermal water in a spray to improve skin condition.

The main purpose of a cosmetic thermal bath is to refresh the face. It’s good if the bottle is on hand in the car, in the office, and in the gym.

An impressive dose of antioxidants in its composition, when used regularly, forms protection against free radicals.

Salts and trace elements dissolved in this water have a soothing effect on the skin. Thermal water has antibacterial properties, increases skin immunity, and quickly relieves redness and irritation.

After a traumatic facial aesthetic procedure, ask your cosmetologist to recommend the water that is right for you. The correct composition will promote the healing process and renewal of the upper layers of the epidermis.

Rules of application

It is generally accepted that it is enough to spray thermal water on your face to instantly give it a boost of freshness. It's actually not that simple. If you simply sprinkle water with a high salt content on your skin and stop there, the effect will be the opposite of what was expected. Water molecules will begin to evaporate, and mineral salts can cause dryness and tightness. To avoid this, stick to one of three application options:

immediately after spraying water, blot your face with a napkin;

Apply highly mineralized water before moisturizing cream, and after spraying, gently massage your facial skin with the pads of your fingers using light tapping movements;

Spray thermal water onto clean facial skin, and use the cream to “seal” the moisture rich in microelements.

And a few more life hacks related to the use of thermal water.

For intense hydration, use immediately after cleansing your skin. Let's say you washed your face with gel or foam and wiped your face with a cleansing tonic. Now you can spray thermal water on your face - it will become a conductor for the beneficial components of the product (serum or cream), which you will apply next.

Spray it on top of the care cream before applying foundation - and you don’t have to worry about your complexion until the evening.

To fix makeup, spray water on your face from a distance of 10-15 centimeters - so that a thin veil remains on the skin, not drops. Blot lightly with a napkin.

At the gym, spray water over your head: a pleasant cloud will instantly refresh your skin.

Thermal water in a spray refreshes the skin well and saturates it with minerals.

Composition and types of thermal water

Experts identify several types of water suitable for different skin types: hypotonic, isotonic, hypertonic.

How to choose thermal water

Based on the information given in the table, choose thermal water according to your skin type.

For those with oily skin, we recommend investing in thermal water containing sodium, sulfur and zinc. This composition not only refreshes and tones the skin, but also makes it more matte.

The sodium and potassium duo tend to give water a salty taste. This composition is good for normal skin, but for sensitive skin it may be harsh.

Review of the best tools

Cosmetic brands that have the best thermal water, according to skin.ru editors, are La Roche-Posay and Vichy. Brands specialize in the production of cosmetics that make maximum use of the beneficial properties of thermal waters.

Vichy thermal water.

For Vichy products, water, saturated with at least fifteen minerals, is extracted from the Lucas spring at the foot of a volcano in the French province of Auvergne.

Mineralizing thermal water Eau Thermal Minéralisante, Vichy, moisturizes the skin, normalizes pH levels, restores skin cells, saturating them with beneficial microelements.

Thermal water La Roche-Posay.

Thermal water Eau Thermale Peaux Sensible, La Roche-Posay is a salvation for sensitive skin. It contains mineral salts and oligoelements that maintain the physiological balance of skin suffering from irritation and dryness.

If you use water regularly, there is a chance to increase cell immunity due to the selenium contained in the water in a very high natural concentration. It instantly soothes sensitive skin, reduces reactivity and slows down the aging process.

Everyone knows about the benefits of mineral water for our body. And, probably, there is not a single person who has never tried to quench their thirst with this miraculous liquid. And if you remember how many tourists a year visit mineral springs in different parts of the world in order to cure any diseases or simply improve their health, then truly such water can be considered a real healing gift of nature. Now imagine that there is a similar miraculous moisture intended for healing “outside”. And its name is “thermal water”.

What is thermal water?

Thermal water is a cosmetic product that consists of a liquid extracted from thermal springs underground. The mineralized composition of the product has a beneficial effect on the upper layer of the epidermis, and some types of waters even have a pharmaceutical effect, which allows them to be used in the treatment of many dermatological diseases.

Composition of thermal water

The composition of the product may vary markedly for each manufacturer. The amount of microelements depends on the place of extraction of thermal water, on the method of its production and on the type of skin for which it is intended.

Most often found in thermal baths: Calcium (Ca) is responsible for protective functions, Magnesium (Mg) fights inflammation, Sodium (Na) - preservation of minerals in the blood, Potassium (K) - moisture balance, Silicon (Si) is needed to maintain elasticity of the epidermis, chlorides and biocarbonates (soothing for the skin), etc.

What is thermal water needed for?

1. Refreshes the face at any time of the year, which is especially important in the heat and indoors in winter, where there are heating radiators that dry out the air.
2. Has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect.
3. Relieves irritation, fights peeling and acne.
4. Tightens pores.
5. Moisturizes the skin and allows it to “breathe”.
6. Normalizes water-lipid balance.
7. Improves the protective properties of the epidermis.
8. Gives the face a well-groomed, healthy look.

Disadvantages of thermal water:

1. Some customers complain that the thermal dries skin. If you have an oily face, then this drawback can even be considered an advantage of this product. And for dry and normal skin, you need to choose “water” specifically for the dry type of epidermis, since it contains a more gentle mineral composition.
2. Price. The production of thermal water is an expensive thing, if it is actually extracted from deep sources, which is reflected in the cost of the product.
3. The possibility of versatile use of a thermal heater completely depends on quality of the spray bottle. Here, as they say, “to each his own”: some people like a strong stream of miraculous liquid, others prefer light irrigation. Based on customer reviews, many admit that they changed the brand of water precisely because of the characteristics of the spray bottle, regardless of the quality of the product itself.
4. Puffy eye effect after using thermal water the night before bed. This phenomenon is not observed in everyone and depends on the characteristics of the body. Usually the swelling goes away quickly, but if you are not happy with this development of events, you can try applying a thermal bath, avoiding the area around the eyes.
5. addictive. Our skin gets used to a certain condition, and when you change something in your facial care program, you may feel some discomfort. This happens more often with rich cream. If a woman is used to feeling it on her face, then it is very difficult to refuse such a remedy, even if it harms the condition of the epidermis. The same thing happens with thermal water. Many regular customers of mineral water for the face admit that they no longer imagine how they managed without it before.

Various options for using thermal water in cosmetics and more

1. Under makeup.Thermal water can be applied immediately after washing or after applying the base. This will allow the skin to “breathe” under a layer of cosmetics, and the foundation will be better distributed on the face.
2. After makeup — We give cosmetics durability. Lightly spray your face after make-up and your makeup will not run off or smear, and the colors will remain bright for a long period of time. If you are afraid that your cosmetics will not withstand such exposure, then do not splash thermal water directly on your face, but spray it into the air, and then pass through the damp “cloud”.
3. Under day/night cream. After washing, spray a little thermal water on your face, wait a few seconds, blot off the excess with a paper napkin, apply serum and care cream to your face. Such manipulations with the thermal heater will help the skin prepare for the main course in the form of a cream, and, accordingly, absorb more of what is beneficial for its healthy appearance.
4. After chemical peeling, facial cleansing and other salon procedures.In this case, thermal water is needed for quick recovery.
5. After hair removal and depilation. Any hair removal is stress for the skin, the consequences of which are perfectly mitigated by a thermal bath. Mineral water for the epidermis will help mini-wounds heal faster after sugaring, waxing or epilator, and after shaving it will save you from irritation and redness.
6. While tanning: refreshes, moisturizes, does not interfere with the action of sunscreen.
7. After sunbathing: soothing and cooling.
8. Protecting hair from drying out. Thermal water will protect your hair during long exposure to the sun: spray the product not only on your skin, but also on your hair.
9. For clay based masks. It is believed that when such a mask is on the face for more than 10 minutes, the skin is injured. This problem can be easily solved if, as the clay dries, you spray a thermal spray directly on top of the mask.
10. To relieve swelling of the eyes. Moisten a cotton pad with thermal water and apply to your eyes for 10-15 minutes. The swelling will quickly subside.
11. As a basis for masks. Thermal water, in this case, is the best alternative to regular tap water. As a result, the mask works better, more nutrients appear, and they are absorbed faster.
12. Treatment of diaper rash in babies.Manufacturers advise using this product every time you change diapers. Just spray on the skin and let the liquid absorb a little. Just be careful, because not every thermal water is suitable for these purposes due to its composition. Always read the instructions for the product when purchasing. In addition, there is always a risk of an allergic reaction. Carefully monitor your baby's skin reaction, especially when using thermal water for the first time.
13. Wound healing. Some types of thermal water have a pronounced pharmaceutical effect: they relieve inflammation and accelerate healing, so many mothers use this wonderful water even in emergency cases, if the child is injured, has a broken knee or is scratched. A few sprays and the pain subsides and the wound heals faster.
14. After insect bites: relieves itching, redness, heals quickly.
15. Antistatic for clothes and hair. Electric hair is a common problem during the cold season. Irrigate your hair with a thermal spray and it will stop standing on end. We do the same with synthetic fabrics: spray a little water on the inside of the product, and the clothes will no longer “stick”.
16. Instead of an iron. Smoothes out wrinkles and creases if you spray the item and leave it to dry on a hanger.

Top best thermal waters, based on customer reviews:

Avène (low mineralized)

Not exactly a budget option (price 600-700 rubles in a pharmacy for 300 ml), but suitable for almost any skin type. The French company Aven offers thermal water in three volumes: 50 ml, 150 ml and 300 ml. A small bottle is more convenient to carry with you, but it is more economical to buy the largest bottle.

As the manufacturers assure, Aven thermal water is extracted from deep sources, bottled somewhere nearby without contact with sunlight, which destroys microelements, and then it ends up on store shelves.

Pros: French quality, excellent dispenser, no odor, versatility of use, suitable for the treatment of diaper rash in infants.

La Roche-posay (LRP)

It has almost identical characteristics to the product presented above, and even the price of these two waters is approximately the same, but the overall mineralization of LRP is higher, and the composition is richer: there is zinc, copper, and selenium.

Pros: French quality, convenient spray until the last spray, varied composition.

Belita-Vitex

A budget product from a renowned Belarusian manufacturer.

Compound: thermal water from the French Alps, good mineralization.

But it has a number of disadvantages: an inconvenient dispenser that emits a stream rather than a “cloud”, which does not allow it to be used specifically as a makeup fixer; the smell from the bottle, which not everyone likes (the liquid itself has no aroma). Currently, Belarusian developers have heeded the demands of customers, and the smell no longer appears when sprayed. But in general, water from Belita copes with the main functions perfectly.

What’s interesting is that, despite the not entirely successful attempt to create an ideal thermal heater, the rest of the products from the “blue” series deserve due attention. Many lovers of Belarusian cosmetics even claim that Belit creams and tonics based on thermal water are in no way inferior to the products of the elite brands Vichy and Aven.

The biggest advantage of this thermal water heater is its manufacturer, who knows a lot about creating high-quality and healthy water. The remaining advantages flow smoothly from the previous statement: a good composition of minerals that is suitable for almost every skin type, a convenient sprayer, and a laconic design. Everything about this water is good, except, probably, the price. A small bottle of 150 ml will cost an average of 1000 rubles.

The table below presents comparative characteristics of the composition of popular brands of thermal waters. The data is for informational purposes only, since even the same brand of water product may differ in composition due to the specifics of the extraction technology (usually the differences are minimal).

Medical expert article

Cosmetics based on thermal water are the best you can imagine. After all, such products treat the skin very carefully. They do not cause irritation, allergic reactions or other negative consequences.

Such products are rich in minerals and trace elements. Moreover, they contain a whole range of essential natural elements that restore the skin’s hydrobalance and nourish it from the inside. Calcium ions can have a powerful effect aimed at adhesion of epidermal cells to each other. They perfectly restore and maintain optimal hydration, improve skin breathing, and strengthen its protective functions. In addition, thermal water contains other elements - calcium, iron, fluorine, magnesium, sodium.

Water-based cosmetics can be varied. Production does not end directly with face and skin sprays. These can be creams, balms, lotions and even shampoos. Thermal water is applicable in many areas of cosmetology.

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Thermal water cream

Thermal water cream is a unique invention that has a number of positive properties. So, it can be used together with other cosmetic lines. This will achieve a truly amazing effect.

This cream contains not only thermal water, but also many other nutritional components. This product can soothe the skin, moisturize it and refresh it. But you can use the cream only after using thermal water. This product is not applied to makeup. It is not able to give freshness to the face when there is cosmetics on it.

As mentioned above, the product must be used together with other products. In this case, the effect will be simply incredible. The main thing is that all purchased drugs belong to the same cosmetic line. When choosing, you should pay attention to the expected effect and properties of the cream. In general, the thermal water included in such a product is really capable of a lot.

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Thermal water shampoo

Thermal water shampoo is a first-class invention. Today there are quite a few different cosmetic companies. But not every one of them can boast a specialized line of cosmetics that includes thermal water.

Shampoos based on this component have a number of positive properties. The most important thing is that they really have a beneficial effect. They are able to bring your hair into complete order.

Shampoos containing thermal water strengthen the hair structure and roots. At the same time, they give the curls intense shine and volume, and also nourish and strengthen the hair follicles. These cosmetics are perfect for daily use. As a result, hair becomes healthy, shiny and strong. Anyone can use such cosmetics, regardless of age. Thermal water in the shampoo is another step towards healthy and strong hair.

Thermal water balm

Thermal water balm remarkably strengthens the roots and structure of the hair, strengthens the hair follicles, provides the hair with additional volume and shine, and makes the hair manageable. It is recommended to use it together with shampoo. In this case, you can get a truly incredible effect.

The balm can be used daily. As a result, hair looks healthy, shiny and silky. The active ingredients contained in the balm are really good. Thermal water saturates the hair and scalp with minerals, strengthens the roots and structure of the hair.

Brewer's yeast extract gives curls intense shine and strengthens hair follicles. The multi-vector conditioning system provides hair with additional volume and shine, making hair manageable. You can really talk a lot about this product, but you should be convinced of its positive properties for yourself. The thermal water included in its composition will put in order absolutely any curls.

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Thermal water with hyaluronic acid

Thermal water with hyaluronic acid was created on special equipment using modern Nanotechnology. All this significantly increases the ability of the water molecule to overcome the epidermal surface layer of the skin, and moisturize the deeper layers.

The product has a tightening, moisturizing and toning effect. It can relieve irritation, swelling, redness, cool the skin and refresh it. Immediately after use, the appearance improves and skin turgor increases.

You can use the product at any time of the day, even over makeup, as well as in the morning and evening under cream. The product contains: black currant bud extract (rich in flavonoids, amino acids and vitamin C), Aloe Vera juice (softens and moisturizes), raspberry fruit extract (the best known antioxidant), apple extract (vitamins B, C, E , pectin substances, microelements), hyaluronic acid (one of the most expensive ingredients in the world used in cosmetics, the best known moisturizing agent for the skin.). Naturally, the main component is thermal water.

Peeling mask with thermal water

Thermal water peeling mask is an excellent product that combines gentle peeling, deep cleansing and active skin nourishment in one procedure. This cosmetic product is based on thermal water, which perfectly saturates the skin with moisture and vital minerals and trace elements, increases the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

Thermal microalgae extract enhances the healing effect of minerals, supplying the skin with active substances. They, in turn, improve skin regeneration, enhance cellular respiration and rejuvenate it. The finest marine exfoliating particles of red coral-like algae Lithothamnium gently and effectively cleanse pores, remove dead skin cells and improve skin smoothness. The healing effects of the herbal soothing complex provide a comfortable feeling even for sensitive and irritation-prone skin. The effect is noticeable after the first use. Despite so many positive aspects, the mask, which includes thermal water, is used with extreme caution.