Micellar water for problem skin
Once the micellar water was sold in a pharmacy and was considered medicinal. And not by chance: it was used to care for the delicate skin of newborns and seriously ill people who are bedridden. When the release of water became widespread, some manufacturers began to violate the originally created formula with a therapeutic, gentle effect, abusing the addition of various chemical additives and preservatives to water, significantly reducing the cost of its production, but releasing questionable agents that adversely affect the epidermis, especially the inflamed.
Properties
Micellar water for problematic skin, as a rule, has no odor or a very faint floral scent, looks like ordinary colorless or slightly turbid water. The difference of micellar water from other cleansing agents is in micelles, small particles of fat dissolved in water, which can attract dirt, excess sebum and leave them on the sponge for washing. Means for the problematic type, depending on the destination, are divided into water for washing and removing cosmetics, although some companies produce products that combine these types.
You will learn more about the various brands of mycelial water from the video.
Varieties
Some types of micellar water, mainly for the fat type, may foam slightly. Other means, on the contrary, are two-phase, with oil on the surface, which is mainly used for dry epidermis, it is necessary to constantly mix.
The composition of the tools that are good directly to remove makeup includes oils, propylene glycol, glycerin, panthenol, and often - preservatives. Such water can remove makeup well and quickly, but it is recommended to wash it off, otherwise it can leave a feeling of discomfort on the face.
Cleansing micelles are often prescribed for problems with the face in addition to therapeutic drugs. It is usually made on the basis of purified natural thermal or floral water, the so-called hydrates, incorporating medicinal herbs that promote healing of cracks, which have a mild antiseptic effect and natural plant extracts that moisturize the skin of aloe type. Cosmetologists recommend such products as auxiliary, even for acne.
Problem skin
For skin that has acne, acne, inflammation, and acne, micellar water must be chosen carefully so as not to aggravate the problem. The usual composition of such skin is not suitable. In these cases, use special tools containing a small amount of alcohol, antibacterial agents and medicinal herbs. Additionally, a micellar agent containing a complex against acne eruptions on the face may contain such minerals as sulfur, copper, zinc, which soothe the epidermis and help to dry the inflammations.
However, such agents are not recommended for use around the eyes.
Fat type
As a rule, this type of face shines from fatty discharge and also has large ugly pores on the face. For such a problematic type will help contained in the composition of polysorbate, which gently removes fatty contaminants. More oily skin just need to micellar water contained substances, matting problem areas and narrowing the pores on the face.
Alcohol in small amounts is also added to the products in order to remove the oily sheen and essential oils, which will help to saturate the epidermis with useful vitamins and microelements.
Dried epidermis
Such skin looks dry and lifeless: it constantly flakes off and a wrinkle net begins to appear early on it. This type requires special nutrition and comprehensive care, one of which will be cleansing with the help of the correct micellar water. Therefore, you should choose the means in which there are no alcohol and aggressive surface-cleansing agents.
Such skin should be moisturized, so micellar cleansers should contain components that prevent moisture loss, for example, hyaluronic acid.
Complex Combined Type
This type of skin means that its owner is characterized by opposites in the most extreme forms. In the area of the forehead, nose and chin, the so-called T-shaped area, the face shines and has a characteristic oily sheen, and in other places it is dry before flaking. It is very difficult to care for her, because care for normal skin is not suitable for her, remedies for oily skin are suitable in part, only to the T-shaped zone, in other places they will dry out the skin and cause peeling. If you use care for dry epidermis, there will be a comfortable sensation for the skin of the cheeks and around the eyes, but the products can cause acne and oily shine on the nose and forehead.
In this case, experts recommend choosing two different means for each zone or neutral micellar water, made on the basis of thermal.
It is produced from purified natural water extracted from geothermal sources. Its feature is the presence in the composition of nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. Therefore, a micelle with such a composition not only delicately removes impurities, but also eliminates swelling, moisturizes and refreshes the epidermis, and also normalizes the water balance.
Too sensitive skin
Delicate, like a rose petal, the type of face may be prone to redness, couperose, and allergic reactions. Therefore, the composition of water is the simplest and most concise, no “chemistry”, preservatives and alcohols: the most natural ingredients containing micelles and decoctions of herbs such as chamomile, calendula, which will help soothe the epidermis, which is prone to irritation. We will consider similar means on concrete examples, proceeding from responses of consumers and cosmetologists.
Garnier
pros
Micellar water of this popular brand is produced for different types of face. In a green bottle - for combination skin. For oily and problematic the company has developed a special tool "Clean Skin" with a new formula, it differs from the others in the bluish color of the bottle and its composition. According to reviews, both products have a good cleansing and matting effect.
Means for sensitive skin "3 in 1" is available in pink packaging. Among the advantages - a relatively low price, well removes makeup, refreshes and tones the skin and, according to reviews, does not leave a feeling of stickiness, nor tightness. True, it is not released in France, as most women believe, but in Poland.
Minuses
In the composition of the water in the first place - hexylene glycol, which is not recommended for skin with inflammation and comedones. In addition, there are preservatives and other "chemistry" in the micelle: it is not by chance that it foams, and therefore requires mandatory flushing. This fact leads to doubt and its use for the sensitive epidermis. Summarizing, we can say that water of this brand can be used for some skin types, but with caution.
New
It is necessary to note the novelty in the Garnier series - micellar water "Express-lotion" 2 in 1 "in a vial of purple tones with a volume of 125 ml. A specially developed tool is used to effectively remove makeup, while caring for the eyelashes due to the arginine contained in the composition. By reviews, it really strengthens the structure of the eyelashes, making them more healthy, after a few weeks of care, the cilia become stronger, thicker and stronger.
Uriage
The tool is less well known, but as the reviews show, it is very worthy of attention.It is made on the basis of thermal water and is available in three varieties.
For fatty
The water in the green bottle perfectly removes the makeup from the first time and, which is especially valuable, after using one sponge, the skin remains clean: this can be seen when passing through the second disc. Micellar water contains green apple extract, mild cleansing agents, and surfactants, which is especially important with this type. What is interesting: water narrows the pores, but does not dry out the skin itself, but gives it a freshness and haze.
For dry
The tool is available in a blue vial. It contains, among other ingredients, a component from cranberries, which moisturizes the skin well and gives freshness when washing.
For a person prone to redness
The water in a red bottle with a delicate floral scent is suitable for both sensitive and allergic, as well as for any skin type for winter care. According to reviews, it is good for her to wipe even the delicate face of a child after frost: she does not cause any irritation and discomfort. Micellar remedy really removes any redness. In addition to the mass of nutrients in the composition contains apricot extract, which moisturizes and soothes the skin.