Micelle water? Is it really good for the skin?
What is micellar water?
It is designed to gently and thoroughly cleanse our skin and remove dirt particles and make-up from our face like a magnet. But how does it work?
From the chemistry kit it sounds like this: If you make elongated molecules that are non-polar on one side (water-repellent) and polar on the other side (water-friendly) into polar water, they form tiny globules called micelles. They are particularly fat-dissolving and clean without rubbing and pressure into the deep skin layers.
Small particles of make-up, mascara, lipstick, and dirt are trapped by the micelles and carried away by the bipolar charge on the molecules of the beads.
Gentle or aggressive? Does micellar water make the skin look good?
We appreciate the pragmatism of the micellar water and at the same time read that some products are criticized.They should contain questionable substances that do neither skin nor the environment well. Aggressive cleansing surfactants such as polyethylene glycol derivatives (PEGs), poloxamers or polysorbates, for example, weaken the protective barrier of the skin and make it more permeable to the environment. In addition, sensitive skin types react with redness, dehydration and dandruff, A study by Ökotest revealed that even some micelles contain polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB for short)? a preservative that has been classified as suspected of being a carcinogen.
What should I pay attention to in Micelle water?
Many micellar waters work without fragrances, preservatives and alcohol? especially those designed for very sensitive skin. Gentle cleaning of micellar water containing no synthetic surfactants. Sugar or coconut fat are such alternatives that are mostly used in certified natural cosmetics. The natural cosmetic micellar waters are gentler to the skin, but do not always remove waterproof make-up with a wipe.
Information about the ingredients is given in the INCI list: Anyone who is unsure whether their favorite micellar water is not a burden on the skin and the environment can control the ingredients with the Codecheck app. Simply specify the product or check the barcode.
Gentle facial cleansing: The dosage of micellar water
Mostly, we use micellar water in the evening to clean our face and grab a cotton pad. But please do not use too much cleaning waterbecause some contain alcohol, other aggressive detergents. When buying, be sure to pay attention to which skin type it fits, because in a micellar or tonic for oily skin makes even small amounts of alcohol sense because it can remove the skin fat. Alternatively, there are now also cleaning wipes that work with micelle technology? Active ingredient dosage included.
Who wants to make sure that no surfactants or other drying or harmful ingredients of the micellar water remain on the skin, After cleaning, rinse again with water.
By the way: Micelles show their power not only in the facial cleansing: There are now also micellar shampoo! How does that work, we explain to you?
