The use of micellar water has gained popularity thanks to its rapid effects, its ability to remove makeup in one pass, moisturize the skin of the face and the savings it means.
Micellar water was recently created in Europe, and was used for the first time to decrease the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis and psoriasis.
This micellar water that you can make at home has many benefits for the skin, especially for the face and for makeup remover.
It’s not a tonic. It’s not cleansing milk. It’s definitely not for washing your face. Micellar water is a skin care product that removes makeup and cleanses the skin, without the need to rinse it.
Micellar waters have been widely available in French pharmacies for many years, and it has gained an international cult following with skincare enthusiasts, makeup artists and bloggers from all over the world. Today, this beauty secret is widely available to women who love its gentle, yet powerful cleansing in one step. A large number of cosmetics companies have included among their skin cleansing products the benefits of micellar water.
The benefits of micellar water for the skin
Tones the skin
Micellar water is very beneficial to apply as an anti-wrinkle: it helps regenerate the skin and prevent the effects of aging. Micellar water can also be used for skin redness and mild allergic reactions. It is ideal for sensitive skin and also with spots; however it works on all skin types.
Ideal for make-up remover
Micellar water can gently remove applied cosmetics from the eyes and face. It soothes irritation and moisturizes, leaving a soft, seedy feeling on the skin. It is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. Moreover, it purifies mixed skin and acne-containing skin.
Benefits of micellar water components
Castor oil: The skin benefits of hydrogenated castor ceite help smooth the skin smoothly, creating a protective film on the surface of the skin that helps prevent excess evaporation of moisture.
Sweet almond oil: it has a healthy effect on any type of skin, leaving it supple and with a smooth surface.
Lavender hydrosol: commonly this extract has a beneficial effect on the skin. As it stops irritation, regenerates, and refreshes the skin, giving it a healthy look.
Honey extract: Honey extract will help hydrate the skin and give you freshness.
What you need to prepare micellar water?
To make your own micellar water at home you will only need a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Lavender hydrosol (87 g.)
- Hydrogenated castor oil or also known as castor wax (6 g.)
- Sweet almond oil (4 g.)
- Honeys extract (2 g.)
- Lavender essential oil 5 drops (optional)
How to prepare micellar water at home?
- Pre heat the hydrosol from lavender to Maria bath.
- Mix the hydrogenated castor oil together with the sweet almond oil also to bath Maria. Castor oil should be heated until completely dissolved.
- When the hydrogenated castor oil is liquid, pour the lavender hydrosol.
- Mix well with a mini-mixer or a spoon.
- Now add the honey extract
How can I use micellar water?
Since this cosmetic product is not only for cleaning the face, but also for the removal of cosmetics for the eyes, the addition of a large number of essential oils is not being suggested. Add only a few drops of lavender essential oil, or do not add anything if your skin is sensitive, in that case only the lavender hydrosol will suffice.
In the morning
In the morning micellar water is ideal for washing and giving freshness to the face. In addition its smell will be very pleasant. It is ideal to cleanse your face with micellar water and only then apply makeup.
At night
At night micellar water is ideal for removing makeup. In the case of mascara you may need to help yourself with another product so that the cleaning is complete. However, this micellar water is very useful for sensitive skin. In the morning, your skin will look radiant, bright and very well hydrated.
After using micellar water it is not necessary to rinse the face, so that its ingredients are active on your skin, however, some people choose to do so. Feel free to do whatever your skin asks of you.
