This special product has been used in cosmetology for many years, but among modern women it is only gaining popularity. As such, micellar water for acne, designed specifically to eliminate them, does not exist, but this unique drug, which came to us from France, allows you to quickly eliminate redness and inflammatory processes even on particularly sensitive skin, which allows you to solve many cosmetic problems.
What is micellar water
The drug is a special product, originally intended to soften the skin and reduce inflammation, used not only for the face, but also for the body. After treatment, micellar water does not need to be washed off, since it does not contain soap components. The structure of the water is designed in such a way that, while cleansing the skin as effectively as possible, it does not cause any harm to it and does not cause irritation, while additionally moisturizing it.
Various natural ingredients are added to some types of micellar water to expand the spectrum of action and enhance the positive effects. Often this additive is a natural cucumber extract, which allows you to use micellar water not only for acne and to eliminate inflammation, but also to soothe the skin and give it vigor and freshness after a hard day.
Typically, this product is used to remove makeup from the area around the eyes, where the skin is especially thin and sensitive. It is also used in the summer to refresh the skin and make it soft. Regularly wiping your face with this water can significantly improve your skin health.
Is there an effective and fast-acting cure for acne*
Acne takes time to heal, ranging from weeks to months, even with the best medications. For mild to moderate acne, a dermatologist may prescribe topical medications with azelaic acid, for example, Azelic® gel5,9. The drug must be used twice a day, applied to cleansed, dry skin5.
Anti-acne* for teenagers should only be purchased at a pharmacy. Azelik® gel is sold in tubes of 5, 15 and 30 g. It can be used from 12 years of age5.
*acne
Properties of micellar water and its composition
This water received such an unusual name because it contains a high concentration of micelles, which are special natural particles that, when in water, form surfactants. It is thanks to micelles that this drug has certain properties, in particular:
- Eliminates inflammatory processes and irritation that occur after using certain cleansers, even if the epidermis is highly sensitive.
- Helps to effectively cleanse the skin from all kinds of negative influences of external factors and the environment, while deactivating many types of chemical compounds.
- Micellar water perfectly eliminates fat, destroying even the smallest particles, which is an indispensable property for oily skin, especially in hot weather.
In addition, the right product does not dry out the epidermis or damage it, so it can be used for overly sensitive or dry skin. If you compare micellar water with regular foam (gel, jelly) for washing or a special milk for removing makeup, then, unlike them, the substance cleanses the skin without leaving a greasy film on it. It can remove even very stubborn makeup.
You can use this water almost anywhere, since it is produced in small bottles that easily fit in ordinary handbags, and therefore can be carried with you. In addition, the product does not require rinsing, so to refresh the skin and eliminate oiliness, simply soak a cotton pad in the liquid and wipe your face.
Disadvantages of the product
Any cosmetic substance has not only positive aspects, but also some disadvantages, and micellar water is no exception. In this case, the disadvantages of the substance are that:
- After applying the product to the skin, it can become sticky, causing quite unpleasant sensations for many women.
- If additional components are added to the water, the product may cause allergies if there is an individual intolerance.
- After applying the substance, you may feel tightness on the skin, which also causes discomfort.
- In some cases, a slight shine may remain on the skin after using the product, which mainly depends on the characteristics of the epidermis.
It is important to prevent the drug from getting into your eyes, so you must wash off makeup from your eyelids very carefully. If the composition penetrates the ocular mucous membranes, it may cause some burning. However, such situations very rarely have serious consequences.
Who should use micellar water and when?
It is important that the product is used only when necessary, for example, to refresh or cleanse the skin, remove decorative cosmetics and in other cases. First of all, this drug is recommended for women with particularly sensitive skin. You should definitely take micellar water on the road, especially if you won’t be able to properly wash your face and cleanse your face while traveling.
This product should also be purchased by women in whose homes the water from the tap water is highly hard and has a very negative effect on the skin. It is also useful for allergy sufferers, whose skin often develops various rashes accompanied by inflammation.
Those who suffer from rosacea, acne or have to deal with acne should also purchase such a product and regularly treat their skin with it, since micellar water was originally developed specifically for the treatment of ailments such as all kinds of dermatitis, psoriasis or ichthyosis.
This water is also irreplaceable for women who want to preserve or restore their youth, refresh their skin during the day or remove excess oil from its surface.
Reviews
What do girls say about the effectiveness of this product against acne and blackheads? We suggest reading the reviews:
Veronica, 25 years old:
I fought acne and subcutaneous skin with the help of Garnier 3 in 1 micellar. I washed off my makeup with it, and then used Nivea Aqua Effect gel. I also treated my face with Clarens lotion. All of these products helped me reduce my acne. The consumption of micellar water is very economical.
Katya, 23 years old:
I use Garnier Clear Skin. It mattifies the face and prevents the formation of blackheads. It saves me in the summer, when there is dust everywhere and my face gets more oily. I use it morning and evening to remove dirt after walking around the city.
Irina, 32 years old
I use Real Flower Cleansing Water Calendula. I often got acne from tap water, and this is a typical problem when traveling - this is how many people react to unusual water. But thanks to this product, my face remained beautiful without any breakouts.
Dasha, 26 years old:
Effaclar Ultra from La Roche-Posay is the best I've tried for my problem skin. Doesn't dry out, cleans well, has an unobtrusive scent. Removes fat without damaging the dermis.
Anya, 21 years old
I had a lot of rashes, acne, and later subcutaneous pimples appeared. I used Garnier for years, but nothing improved. Then I switched to Bioderma and after a month I noticed that redness did not appear. No new rashes were observed. Apparently, there are no components in the composition that clog pores and cause acne. And although it costs more than Garnier, I now only buy Bioderma.
Features of application
Most women also like this product because there is no need to perform any manipulations with it before use, it is completely ready for use, and this is one of its key advantages. Bottles of micellar water are very convenient, even though each manufacturer uses containers of different shapes, trying to distinguish their product from the rest. To carry out the cleansing procedure in this case, you only need a cotton pad or a tampon.
However, despite the ease of use, it is important to know the features of such manipulation in order for the result to be as effective as possible. First of all, before using the product, shake the bottle thoroughly to mix the composition. If extracts or natural oils are mixed with the main substance, then when shaking, foam will appear on the surface, which is considered normal. After this, you need to soak a cotton swab or disk with micellar water and wipe your face or remove makeup.
If decorative cosmetics need to be removed from the eyelids and eyelashes, then a cotton pad soaked in water should be applied to closed eyes for a few seconds. This time is required for normal dissolution of cosmetics and removal of it from the surface of the skin. As a rule, after using micellar water, there are no streaks or dark circles left on the epidermis around the eyes. But this product is useless against waterproof cosmetics. In this case, makeup is removed with a special product, and then the skin should be wiped with micellar water.
How to protect yourself from acne?
It is better to avoid any problem than to deal with it later. As mentioned, the appearance of acne is often caused by improper care. Here are the rules you should follow to keep your face beautiful:
- Wash your face in the morning using the gel. During the night, dust and dirt accumulate on the face and sebum is secreted. It will not be possible to completely remove all this with ordinary water. Accumulated pollution will inevitably lead to acne, blackheads and inflammation.
- Avoid washing with soap. Alkali is very dangerous for the face; it kills beneficial microflora, which leads to problems.
- Exfoliate regularly. It is necessary to get rid of keratinized skin particles, because, remaining on the surface of the face, they prevent beneficial substances from penetrating deep into the dermis.
- Use tonic. Whatever gentle cleanser you buy will change the pH balance. The tonic helps restore it. With tonic, the activity of creams increases.
- Wash your face after using micellar water. Micelles mixed with dirt residue on the skin can cause acne. Therefore, you need to wash your face after using this product.
For problem skin
If there are a large number of pimples, comedones and blackheads on the face that are difficult to treat, then such skin is called problematic. In this case, the usual version of micellar water will have little effectiveness. This requires a special product, which will contain small amounts of alcohol, as well as herbal extracts and antibacterial substances.
There are also special medications against acne. In this case, the product additionally contains some types of minerals, in particular copper, sulfur and zinc, due to which it dries and cleanses the epidermis much better. At the same time calming it down and eliminating inflammation.
It is important to remember that specialized micellar water cannot be used to cleanse the skin around the eyes. With its help, only problem areas are treated.
Effectively removes dirt
Micellar water is one of the best means for cleansing the skin of secretions from the sebaceous glands, decorative cosmetics, sunscreen and dust that settles on the face at the end of the day. Thorough cleansing helps to avoid clogging of pores, and also has a calming, tonic effect. This is why micellar water is often used in the process of double cleansing the skin.
Contraindications
There is no need to worry that regular micellar water may not be suitable, may not provide the expected help, or may cause harm by aggravating the skin condition and increasing inflammation. Initially, this drug was developed specifically for the treatment of skin diseases, primarily diaper dermatitis on the skin of infants. Therefore, there are practically no contraindications to the drug; it is only important to choose it correctly. The use of the substance has several negative aspects, but they most likely relate to the quality of cleansing and the special reaction of the skin, rather than to any side effects.
If a certain type of micellar water is not suitable, you should simply try products from another manufacturer or a product that contains special components, in particular, plant extracts and natural oils.
How to choose the right micellar water for your skin type
Acne, like other cosmetic defects, can occur on any skin type, and in each case micellar water can be used to solve such an unpleasant problem, but for maximum effect it must be chosen correctly.
If your skin is oily
In this case, the pores on the skin of the face are large, which, in itself, already looks unattractive. The epidermis is almost constantly covered with a greasy film due to sebum secretion. To solve the problem, you should choose micellar water, which contains polysorbate, which is a special substance that eliminates fatty secretions very carefully. It is important that water not only has a gentle mattifying effect, but also tightens pores.
For maximum effect, you should choose a product that also contains a little alcohol and natural essential oils. Alcohol helps eliminate shine, oils provide the skin with all important microelements and vitamins, and water actively cleanses pores and promotes overall health.
If your skin is very dry
In this case, the epidermis looks dull, lifeless, very dry, and peeling with inflammation can often be observed. Even young women with very dry skin begin to develop wrinkles early. This requires special care, ensuring constant and proper nutrition of the cells, regular cleansing, for which it is necessary to choose the right micellar water.
For dry skin, you should give preference to products without alcohol in their composition, as well as those that do not contain aggressive surfactants. It is important that the product contains natural substances that help moisturize the skin and prevent excess water loss. These substances include hyaluronic acid, the natural synthesis of which in the human body ceases after 25–27 years.
For complex combination skin
In this case, the skin has different features in certain areas of the face. In the T-shaped zone, which includes the forehead, chin and nose, the epidermis has increased fat content, wide pores, and a greasy sheen, while on the cheeks the skin is dry, flaky and often inflamed. Care for normal skin, as well as only for oily or dry skin, is not suitable here, since incorrectly selected products can lead to increased rashes and exacerbation of inflammation.
In such cases, cosmetologists recommend choosing two products, using each for a specific area, or purchasing a product of a neutral composition, which is based on natural thermal water.
Daily cleansing of the skin is a very important part of comprehensive care and maintaining a youthful face. But in order for the effect of the procedures to be completely positive, you should choose the right products, including micellar water, which allows you to solve many cosmetic problems.
How to choose a product for your skin
In order not to aggravate the problem and quickly get the desired effect, choose the right product.
For oily skin
Those with oily skin have larger pores, and the entire epidermis is covered with an unpleasant oily film. In this case, you need to choose products containing polysorbate, natural oils, and a small amount of alcohol. Alcohol will remove fat well, narrow pores, and oils will saturate the epidermis with essential microelements.
For dry skin
Dry skin often causes wrinkles, even in very young women. The face looks lifeless, dry and dull. Such women need products without alcohol and aggressive surfactants. It is also important to pay attention to the presence of hyaluronic acid in the composition, which will protect the skin from moisture loss and maintain its youthful appearance.
For combination skin
Such women have oily shine and enlarged pores in the forehead, nose and chin areas. In this case, peeling is often observed on the cheeks. In this case, cosmetologists advise choosing two products - one for caring for the T-zone, the other for dry areas. Or buy micellar water with the addition of thermal water.
For problem skin
The composition must contain alcohol, antibacterial components and medicinal herbs. The presence of zinc and copper is also allowed, which soothe the skin and dry out pimples.
What do we recommend for acne?
If you have acne or comedones, then pay attention to the products of Bioderma, Effaclar Ultra from La Roche-Posay, Garnier, Normaderm 3-in-1 micellar solution, Vichy. The micellar with calendula extract Real Flower Cleansing Water Calendula from Neogen Dermalogy also beneficially removes redness.
