Thermal water for face
Recently, thermal water has gained great popularity. Now it is used not only as a wellness treatment for the body, but also for the beauty of the face.
What it is
Thermal water is, roughly speaking, the same mineral liquid, but from sources under the ground, where it is constantly heated. As a result, when it is extracted, it still remains warm and retains many useful substances, such as iodine, magnesium and calcium.
It becomes indispensable when you need to quickly moisturize the skin with makeup applied or in any other cases.
Composition
The main thing when choosing this water, always pay attention to the composition. It is important to make sure that no harmful elements are added to the product that will definitely not help your skin, but can also harm it.
For example, water packed in a plastic bottle can quickly lose its beneficial vitamins and become unusable, so manufacturers often season it with preservatives. And this significantly reduces the quality of thermal water and increases the possibility of allergic reactions.
If the packaging is hermetic and metal, then the tool in it is able to retain its useful properties for up to a year.
Kinds
It is not so difficult to choose such a life-giving remedy, but much depends on your needs and methods and reasons for using it.
Thermal water is:
- Isotonic. With a neutral level of acidity, it can soothe, relieve any inflammation and irritation. Good for any skin, but, most importantly, for sensitive and prone to irritation. It gives moisture, protects, has an antibacterial effect and mattes;
- Hypertonic, with a large number of salts of minerals. Good for oily and blended skin. Copes with inflammations, including acne, dries the skin, soothes;
- Hypotonic, having a low salt content. Ideal for dry skin. Heals wounds, has anti-inflammatory agent, makes the skin soft and creates a feeling of purity and comfort;
- High in selenium. Saves the face from aging, heals, soothes, copes with inflammations. Suitable for any fading skin;
- Slightly mineralized. There are few trace elements, but the water is very soft and gentle effect on the skin. It helps from irritation and flaking. Suitable for dry and normal skin;
- With the addition of plants or essential oils. Depending on the specific composition of these products, they can provide deep treatment for all skin types. Good in that you can pick up a product for certain problems or needs.
Beneficial features
The indisputable fact is that the use of thermal water in its natural and high content of valuable substances. But there are some more points according to which it is useful.
- Removes excessive dryness of the skin. For example, when a hot day on the sandy shore and the whole body is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, or after a session in the solarium. Be that as it may, the use of thermal water will not only moisturize the skin well, but also protect it;
- Also protects the face from other weather influences.For example, wind, snow, cold and so on;
- It is good to use as before putting cosmetics, and after. After all, it will help the skin to refresh and create the appearance of an even layer;
- Improves blood circulation on the face. This leads to the fact that the cells get more oxygen, and the skin becomes renewed and young;
- Excellent effect on cleansing the skin from fat and oily shine;
- If you use this tool regularly, it eliminates acne and other rashes;
- Due to the beneficial substances contained in thermal water, it pretty much improves the complexion.
More on the benefits of thermal water in the next video.
Application
In modern cosmetology, thermal water is used in the composition of many products for dry, normal and oily skin. And also sold separately, in a completely natural form. For convenience, this bottle of spray, the contents of which can be sprayed on the face at any time, as well as to carry.
Beauty tips on how to use thermal water agree on one thing - if you use this tool regularly, your skin will take on a completely different color and will feel completely different. There is another way to look better - apply water to the skin before applying any other cosmetic. Then the desired effect will increase two times.
How to use
Thermal water should be sprayed onto the face from a distance of about thirty centimeters. After application, let the skin dry and blot the residue with a napkin or cotton pad.
If water is applied to makeup, it is not recommended to spray it around the eyes. An exception may be if the mascara is waterproof.
Spray well and apply before using day and night cream - this will enhance the effect, and the skin will look even better. Water can also be used as a final step in cleansing the face, after peeling or scrub. It is also often used instead of tonic. You can replace it with action effect masks or cook them yourself at home.
Recipes
Thermal water can now be found in any store. As a rule, it is sold as a spray, because it is much more convenient to apply it on the skin and take it with you. But you can also cook it yourself. The advantage of this method is that you will be sure of the naturalness and quality of your product.
And the cooking method is extremely simple. You only need to take a good mineral water with gas and leave the bottle open for the night, so that all the harmful substances out of it. Then, for ease of use, pour water into the bottle with a spray bottle - and your home moisturizer is ready.
An important detail: if you plan to put water on top of your makeup, it is worthwhile to start a spray bottle with small holes that irrigates your face with a kind of mist, rather than drops.
If you want more variety, you can make water with additives.
- Decoction. You can add it to water for extra care, and all you need is to know your skin type. For example, mint or sage is suitable for oily skin, chamomile is suitable for normal skin, and dry skin will receive excellent care with linden. For 200 milliliters of boiling water, you need to add a large spoon with herbs, turn off after a minute and let it brew. Add to water at a ratio of 70 to 30.
- From the summer dryness helps honey. At 100 milliliters of thermal water, a quarter of a teaspoon of honey is added and mixed thoroughly. Honey will provide nutrition and hydration.
- Lemon juice will help regulate oily skin. Therefore, if you encounter such problems, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to 100 milliliters of water and the fat content will go away.
- Essential oils. Here the recipes are endless, you can combine them as you like, they will still nourish the skin and fill it with aroma. True, they are not so easy to dissolve in water. Honey or sea salt will help you. If you mix any oil with them, it will easily dissolve.
Remember one thing: supplements are good, but you need to understand that you should choose those substances that are pleasant to you by smell and do not cause irritation. Otherwise, care will not bring you any pleasure.
And now the video - a recipe for cooking thermal water.
Popular brands
It all depends on the composition of the water and the content of useful minerals in it. Different companies have different content of these elements.
Avene
French thermal water contains a high silicon concentration.And its presence, in turn, strengthens the capillaries, improves blood circulation, protects against external influences, strengthens the immune system and eliminates the bad effects of free radicals. Almost does not contain salts, so it does not dry the skin.
Good at softening, soothes and generally reduces the effects of itching, irritation, and so on. Revitalizes the skin and restores it. It is good for children, as it acts very gently, but it is also suitable for sensitive dry skin.
The volume is usually 50, 150 or 300 milliliters. The cost is around 500 rubles.
Uriage
One-of-a-kind isotonic thermal water is able to replenish the salt in the body, as well as maintain the composition of blood plasma. Roughly speaking, this solution is very close to the composition of our blood. When using it is recommended not to wipe it from the face, but to let it soak.
Soothes, moisturizes the skin at the mineral level, gets rid of dehydration, boosts immunity and protects against natural influences such as wind, frost or heat. Suitable for children and even newborns, and also just for dehydrated or inflamed skin.
Volume from 50 to 300 milliliters. Price around 250-850 rubles.
La roche posay
It is high in selenium, making it a natural antioxidant. It gives the skin protection from early aging and eliminates the effects of free radicals. Cleans, soothes, carefully treats irritations, as well as inflammation and swelling. Great softens and moisturizes.
The volume of 50, 150 and 300 milliliters. Price on average comes to 500 rubles.
Vichy
High sulfur content makes this product an excellent antiseptic. Enhances regeneration and relieves inflammatory reactions. Engaged in the removal of toxins and toxins, increases resistance to harmful external influences, cleans and has a sedative effect. Increases cell metabolism and eliminates the causes of premature aging.
Evian
Suitable not only for women's or men's skin, but also gently cares for the nursery. With regular use, skin hydration increases by about fourteen percent. It protects against UV and softens and more easily received burns, redness and irritation.
The cost of an average of 600 rubles per 150 milliliters.
Bielita
The Belarusian company, which pleases refreshing new. Their thermal water cleanses the face, relieves fatigue and is good as a base for applying makeup.
I am the
Successfully fights with external damage and stress, as well as with environmental influences. It perfectly moisturizes, nourishes tired skin with freshness and purity. This means the so-called “two in one”, so that it not only takes care of the skin, but also helps to remove makeup at the end of a difficult day.
Reviews
Many women praise the french product Avène. They say that with him the skin has become softer, it is well protected from ultraviolet radiation and is suitable instead of a tonic for cleansing. No inflammations or rashes - the face is clean and beautiful.
There are complaints about the La Roche Posay brand of water - users do not see results from using it on sunny days and are not sure that the price is so justified. It is also stated that even though the manufacturer says that you do not need to blot a face with a napkin, this is not true, because if you do not do this, you will get dry skin instead of moisturizing. Of the benefits - here customers note an ideal spray that does not pour water on the face, but spray it with water mist.
Many positive reviews on water UryazhIt clearly has healing properties and helps well with skin problems.