Fun with micellar water

Micellar water is considered almost the most popular product in the world for daily skin cleansing. And, what is most surprising, its popularity is not the work of talented marketers.

According to our expert, the main feature of micellar water is its composition. EGIA Biocare System trainer-cosmetologist Natalia Starostina declassified 5 facts about the miracle product (but micellar water cleanses, moisturizes, and soothes).

Natalia Starostina, trainer-cosmetologist EGIA Biocare System

Fact #1: micellar water first became popular among professionals

Dermatologists were the first to use micellar water for cleansing. Initially, it was intended to cleanse the skin of patients with psoriasis, seborrhea, and atopic dermatitis, since this product does not dry, dehydrate or irritate the skin.

Products in the photo: cleansing micellar water “7 herbs”, Erborian; micellar water, Garnier; EGIA micellar cleansing water; Ultra Sensitive micellar water, La Roche Posay; micellar cleansing lotion with vitamin C for face, lips and eyes, Laboratoires Lysedia; Hyaluronic micellar water, Eveline; Intelligent micellar water, Elemis; soft micellar water, Topicrem

Fact No. 2: micelles attract all types of contaminants

When using micellar water, skin cleansing occurs as follows: spherical micelles (esters of fatty acids) serve as a kind of “trap” for all kinds of contaminants. Capturing particles of fatty and protein contaminants, excess sebum, makeup, etc., the micelles along with them are removed from the surface of the skin with a cotton pad.

Products in the photo: micellar water for face, eyelids and lips, Black Pearl; cleansing micellar water for face with oils, Natura Siberica; micellar water for sensitive skin, Uriage; 2-in-1 micellar makeup remover gel, Clinique; micellar water for removing makeup from sensitive skin, Caudalie; BeautyPrep™ Face Cleanse, Jane Iredale; micellar makeup remover lotion, Vichy

Fact #3: Micellar water is not a substitute for toner.

Theoretically, you don’t have to wash your face after using micellar water. But! Since this is a cleanser that cannot remain on the skin, it is necessary to finish the cleansing process with a toner.

You should use micellar water only to remove makeup and cleanse the skin, and be sure to remove any remaining product with tonic or water.

When Innochka, out of breath after a quick run up the stairs, ran home, she saw the following. Baba Dusya was holding her new bottle of micellar water in her hands, which she shook to create foam, and, moistening a rag or cotton pads with it, wiped it. She wiped down the kitchen cleaner, completely removing the yellow residue on the grill rack, wiped down the sink, which sparkled like new, wiped down all the surfaces she saw in the apartment and collected a pile of used cotton pads with obvious signs of dirt.

When the young Guyanese woman saw how much dirt was removed with the help of the widely advertised water, she clutched her cheeks in horror: if micellar water easily removes old carbon from the purifier grille, dirt from the sink, then what will happen to the skin? But for several evenings in a row she “carefully” removed makeup from her eyes, lips, and skin.

And Grandma Dusya innocently told me that the detergent Innochka had recently purchased was the best. Baba Dusya moistened several discs and headed to the toilet. And again - success. Innochka, who was initially planning to express her opinion to her grandmother about the use of micellar water, changed her mind. She said nothing that micellar water is not for the toilet.

Here it is, the purchase that Innochka was happy about

The process of cleaning a contaminated surface

The result is unexpected! It is rated unequivocally: “Beautiful!”

According to bloggers, makeup artists and even cosmetologists, micellar water is a real genie in a bottle that fulfills all the skin’s desires. It cleanses, moisturizes, tones. But the talents of micellar water don’t end there. What else is she capable of? Let's reveal the secrets in this material.

Erase the scent

This happens: test it in the store aroma, but it turns out to be very intrusive, or you apply too much concentrated perfume at home. In order to eliminate the aroma or reduce its intensity, just swipe the area where you applied it with a cotton pad soaked in micellar water. Like a magnet, it will attract the aromatic oils that the perfume contains.

Clear Brushes

Makeup brushes collect all the dirt, from dead skin cells and sebum to dust. Therefore, you need to cleanse them just like your face every day. But you can do it twice a week.

Micellar water in this case will be an ideal cleaning service for brushes. Bloggers advise dipping your brushes directly into a cup of micellar water. The micelles will attract all the dirt to themselves. We are for saving money. Therefore, apply the micellar onto a cotton sponge, go over the brush several times, then rinse it with water.

Remove false eyelashes

We would like to warn those who are always in a hurry: false eyelashes Do not rip off with sudden movements. This way you can damage your own or, in the worst case, lose them forever. False eyelashes must be peeled off carefully. To soak the glue, run micellar water along the eyelash line. And you can easily remove them.

Disinfect your hands

If you don't have it on hand disinfectant liquid, but by some chance there was micellar water nearby, apply it to your palms and rub them together. This way you can clean and disinfect your skin.

Remove makeup stain

If you apply makeup first and then get dressed, marks will inevitably remain on a white or light-colored jacket. foundation, and sometimes lipstick.

Your assistants:

1. Micellar water Pure Arctic Miracle Lumene
2. Makeup remover serum Biore
3. Micellar water Garnier

Before throwing things into the wash, go over the stain with micellar water, it will help partially remove makeup from things. But such experiments are not recommended to be done with thin fabrics, for example, silk or lace.