What is micellar water: ingredients, benefits, how to use
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Cleansing is a step that should never be missing from your bedtime skincare routine. This step is now so easy to perform thanks to cleansing products like micellar water.
In this article, you will see how it works, what its benefits are, and how you can correctly incorporate it into your skincare routine.
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What is micellar water?
Micellar water is a skin cleansing product, extremely popular and versatile. It is known for its ability to remove makeup, impurities, and excess sebum without harming the skin's natural protective barrier.
Unlike other makeup removers or cleansers, micellar water is non-foaming and has a very light texture, just like water, making it perhaps the easiest cosmetic product to use.
How exactly does micellar water work?
Micellar water works through micelles. Micelles are groups of surfactant molecules that form in solution. Surfactants are chemical agents that reduce the surface tension between liquids or between a liquid and another substance.
In micellar water, surfactants arrange themselves so that their hydrophobic (oil-loving) "heads" are oriented towards the interior of the sphere, and their hydrophilic (water-loving) "heads" are oriented outwards. This structure allows them to attract impurities and sebum present on the skin.
What are the ingredients of micellar water?
The formula of micellar water is extremely simple, as it can consist of only 2 indispensable ingredients: micelles and purified water. Of course, it can be enhanced with various active ingredients depending on the skin type it addresses.
Here are the most important ingredients of micellar water:
Purified water – is the base of micellar water. This ingredient provides hydration and prevents skin irritation.
Micelles – are the key ingredient in micellar water. They are often derived from vegetable oils or other natural sources and are responsible for gently cleansing the skin.
Thermal water – to provide extra soothing to the skin.
Gluconolactone – seboregulating and bacteriostatic.
Allantoin – a skin protective, soothing, and re-epithelizing ingredient.
Dextran sulfate – reduces the feeling of skin tightness.
Bisabolol – an active ingredient with soothing and antiseptic properties.
What are the benefits of micellar water?
Micellar water is highly appreciated and used due to its numerous benefits:
Gently and effectively cleanses – thanks to micelles, impurities are removed effortlessly and without irritation.
Hydrates – many formulas contain moisturizing ingredients that maintain the skin's structure and its protective barrier function.
Quick solution for makeup removal – ideal for a quick routine or for small touch-ups during makeup application.
Who can use micellar water?
Micellar water is suitable for all skin types:
Sensitive skin – thanks to fragrance-free formulas and soothing ingredients, micellar water reduces the risk of irritation, making it ideal for cleansing sensitive skin.
Dry skin – micellar waters enriched with moisturizing ingredients provide extra hydration, maintaining skin comfort.
How is micellar water used?
To use micellar water, apply a sufficient amount to a cotton pad, then gently wipe your face with circular motions, without applying pressure or excessive rubbing. Don't forget your neck, décolletage, and ears!
Micellar water can be used in the morning to remove excess sebum accumulated overnight or in the evening to remove makeup and impurities accumulated throughout the day.
It is ideal for micellar water cleansing to be the first step in a double cleansing process and to be followed by washing the face with water and a gel or foam cleanser.
What to consider when choosing micellar water?
As with any cosmetic product, when choosing a micellar water, it's good to consider the following aspects:
Your skin type – some micellar waters are specially formulated for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, others for oily, acne-prone skin.
Ingredients – avoid formulas with alcohol or fragrance, as these can dry out or irritate the skin.
Your specific needs – if you need extra hydration or soothing effects, look for micellar water with ingredients like allantoin or thermal water.
How can Ivatherm micellar waters help you?
Ivatherm is renowned for its dermo-cosmetic products designed for sensitive skin and offers 3 types of micellar water, specially formulated to respect the delicate balance of the skin.
Ivatherm micellar waters contain Herculane thermal water, which is rich in minerals and trace elements, having soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Thermal Micellar Water – is a delicate makeup remover for face, eyes, and lips, which cleanses, soothes, and refreshes even the most sensitive skin or skin with major difficulties: seborrheic dermatitis, couperose, mature or dry skin. It has an ultra-light texture and removes even waterproof makeup. To Herculane thermal water and micelles are added allantoin for its hydrating and protective effect and gluconolactone with bacteriostatic and seboregulating action, which makes this micellar water suitable for all skin types.
Rosederm Anti-Redness Thermal Micellar Water – gently cleanses, removes makeup, and soothes fragile and irritated skin, easily reactive, rebalancing the pH. It is recommended for daily care of couperose skin and seborrheic skin, with redness and scaling. It leaves the skin feeling clean, soothed, and fresh. Through the Lipacide C8G complex, it reduces irritation and regulates sebum secretion. Dextran sulfate is an ingredient with soothing and anti-inflammatory action.
Ivapur Thermal Micellar Water – gently cleanses and removes makeup, eliminating impurities and excess sebum, without drying the skin. It has a calming, anti-irritant effect and an ultra-light consistency, providing a feeling of freshness. It is recommended for daily cleansing of oily, combination, or acne-prone skin. Among the ingredients is alpha-bisabolol, an ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Conclusion
Ivatherm micellar waters are the ideal choice for those who want a gentle but effective cleansing, without compromising skin health and comfort, benefiting from the brand's dermatological expertise and its unique, plant-based ingredients.
Echipa Ivatherm
Conținutul IvaStories este creat de echipa Ivatherm, brand romanesc de dermatocosmetice fondat de Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu. Produsele Ivatherm sunt formulate cu Apă Termală Herculane și sunt testate dermatologic, recomandate de medici specialiști.
What is micellar water: ingredients, benefits, how to use
Cleansing is a step that should never be missing from your bedtime skincare routine. This step is now so easy to perform thanks to cleansing products like micellar water.
In this article, you will see how it works, what its benefits are, and how you can correctly incorporate it into your skincare routine.
Table of Contents
What is micellar water?
Micellar water is a skin cleansing product, extremely popular and versatile. It is known for its ability to remove makeup, impurities, and excess sebum without harming the skin's natural protective barrier.
Unlike other makeup removers or cleansers, micellar water is non-foaming and has a very light texture, just like water, making it perhaps the easiest cosmetic product to use.
How exactly does micellar water work?
Micellar water works through micelles. Micelles are groups of surfactant molecules that form in solution. Surfactants are chemical agents that reduce the surface tension between liquids or between a liquid and another substance.
In micellar water, surfactants arrange themselves so that their hydrophobic (oil-loving) "heads" are oriented towards the interior of the sphere, and their hydrophilic (water-loving) "heads" are oriented outwards. This structure allows them to attract impurities and sebum present on the skin.
What are the ingredients of micellar water?
The formula of micellar water is extremely simple, as it can consist of only 2 indispensable ingredients: micelles and purified water. Of course, it can be enhanced with various active ingredients depending on the skin type it addresses.
Here are the most important ingredients of micellar water:
What are the benefits of micellar water?
Micellar water is highly appreciated and used due to its numerous benefits:
Who can use micellar water?
Micellar water is suitable for all skin types:
How is micellar water used?
To use micellar water, apply a sufficient amount to a cotton pad, then gently wipe your face with circular motions, without applying pressure or excessive rubbing. Don't forget your neck, décolletage, and ears!
Micellar water can be used in the morning to remove excess sebum accumulated overnight or in the evening to remove makeup and impurities accumulated throughout the day.
It is ideal for micellar water cleansing to be the first step in a double cleansing process and to be followed by washing the face with water and a gel or foam cleanser.
What to consider when choosing micellar water?
As with any cosmetic product, when choosing a micellar water, it's good to consider the following aspects:
How can Ivatherm micellar waters help you?
Ivatherm is renowned for its dermo-cosmetic products designed for sensitive skin and offers 3 types of micellar water, specially formulated to respect the delicate balance of the skin.
Ivatherm micellar waters contain Herculane thermal water, which is rich in minerals and trace elements, having soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Conclusion
Ivatherm micellar waters are the ideal choice for those who want a gentle but effective cleansing, without compromising skin health and comfort, benefiting from the brand's dermatological expertise and its unique, plant-based ingredients.
Echipa Ivatherm
Conținutul IvaStories este creat de echipa Ivatherm, brand romanesc de dermatocosmetice fondat de Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu. Produsele Ivatherm sunt formulate cu Apă Termală Herculane și sunt testate dermatologic, recomandate de medici specialiști.