What is micellar water
To fully understand the differences between micellar water and a cleansing gel, it is convenient to know what exactly they are and what they are for. We start with the first.
Micellar water is a relatively ‘new ‘ skin care and facial cleansing product – it was first launched on the market in 1995 – although its use has now become popular to the point of becoming a staple for any ‘Beauty lover’ .
Gone is the time when makeup remover milks were the queens of the mambo. Now we are in the middle of the era of micellar water . Whether due to its aqueous formula or its properties, the fact is that they are a success story.
But what is special about it? Its great particularity is found within its formulation. Micellar water is formulated based on molecules called micelles –hence its name–, the real stars of this product.
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The micelles are responsible for removing dirt from the face . How? Very easy. This set of molecules act like magnets , attracting dirt, isolating it and transporting it through the water to remove it from the skin.
What is it for
The benefits of micellar water for the face are several –we’ll talk about them later–, but stay with this idea: micellar water is a facial cleansing product that acts as a toner and make-up remover.
Its success lies in its ability to remove all types of dirt from the face, since the micelles absorb both oil- soluble particles (those left behind, for example, by a lipstick) and water- soluble particles (those from facial makeup or even excess sweat secretion).
And they are also ideal for removing make-up from the eyes, highlighting in this regard the biphasic micellar waters, because they add a make-up remover oil base to their formulation. This is the case of Intense micellar water in oil , one of Tahe’s ‘best sellers’. In addition to guaranteeing correct cleaning, it leaves the skin comfortable and intensely hydrated thanks to its formulation with Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen.
Is it for all skin types?
Yes. Since its formula is mild, micellar water can be used on any type of skin, but it is especially useful for sensitive skin because it does not attack the skin. Being a product formulated without alcohol or parabens, they have a high skin tolerance.
Also, if you have acne, you can also use micellar water without problem. Above all, those that are free of oleic bases are recommended, such as Tahe’s H20 Micellar Water, since they do not add sebum to the skin, keep it free of residues and will facilitate drying.
When to apply it?
In the morning or at night? One of the advantages of micellar water is that it can be used at any time of the day . If you use it after getting up, you will remove traces of sebum and dirt that have been produced during the night. And, by the way, you will tone the face and leave it ready for makeup.
But, above all, it is especially useful at night, whether you are wearing makeup or not. If you wear makeup, we have already discussed it, it is an essential product. It will help you in this process, being the first essential step to remove the remains of makeup .
And if you don’t wear makeup, a little micellar water will also help you eliminate traces of pollution during the day and excess sebum.
However, the key to using this product correctly is to tap the make-up remover pad on your face and remove it gently. In this way, the micelles fulfill their objective: they ‘open’ and ‘absorb’ the dirt.
Do you know, by the way, the keys to make a natural makeup ? Here we leave you the 10 steps you must follow to achieve a scandalous result .
Benefits of make-up remover micellar water
We review, now yes, all the benefits of this product:
- make-up remover
- Deep clean.
- Reduces blemishes.
- Tones the skin.
- Does not cause irritation.
And if what you need is more information about the daily cleansing ritual, here we leave you the 5 essential steps that you should never skip to take care of the skin of your face .
Differences between micellar water and cleansing gel
Now that it is clear what micellar water is and what it is for, let’s talk about its differences with cleansing gel, another facial cleansing product that has also been an indisputable classic for a long time.
As an advantage over micellar water, the cleansing gel provides a deeper clean . That is why it is especially recommended for oilier skin that needs daily cleaning to prevent the appearance of acne and blackheads.
The cleansing gel, therefore, works effectively by removing excess secretions from the layer of dirt and impurities that we accumulate during the day or night. It is also very simple to use. You just have to moisten the face, apply the gel to the face and massage deeply with circular movements so that the gel emulsifies deeply . Finally we remove with plenty of water.
One of the advantages of Tahe ‘s Pureness Cleansing Gel , compared to other gels, is that it is especially indicated for acne-prone, oily or combination skin thanks to its formulation with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Micellar water or cleansing gel: which one to use?
Which one should I use, then, the micellar water or the cleansing gel?
This is a very common question, but the key is to know that each product fulfills a different objective depending on the needs of your face. The micellar water is ideal for cleansing normal or dry skin as well as for removing mild makeup, while the cleansing gel works perfectly on oily combination skin, providing a deep clean.
Our recommendation is the following. If what you need is to remove make-up from your face, make sure you know your skin type very well and try to adapt the cosmetic to your needs. In this way you will be able to have healthy skin only by improving your daily hygiene.
To conclude, we leave you this post on how to perform a step-by-step facial cleansing effectively.
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