Micellar Water, also known as a facial cleansing solution, is a water that has a high cleaning and purifying power, which is ideal for eliminating impurities and skin makeup.
This type of water is specially developed by laboratories to clean the skin, being composed of small particles called Micelles, which penetrate deeply into the pores of the skin, removing impurities and eliminating residues.
Benefits of Micellar Water
Micellar Water has several benefits for the skin, including:
- Cleans skin and pores; Removes makeup, eliminating facial residue; Purifies and rebalances the skin; Softens and soothes the skin.
Micellar Water is especially indicated for oily or excess sebum skin, due to its purifying effect, and can even be used by contact lens users.
What is Micellar Water for
Micellar Water can have several applications due to its purifying power and versatility, and can be used as:
- Face wash: ideal for cleaning your face at the end of the day or before applying makeup; Make-up remover: effectively removing impurities from the face and eyes; Matifying: ideal for cleaning the skin with excess sebum and oil; Soothing: ideal for times when the skin is irritated and sensitized.
To apply Micellar Water to your face, just use a little cotton to spread the entire product on your face and eyes, morning and evening if possible. After the face is clean and purified, it must be hydrated, using a face moisturizer or thermal water, for example. Find out more about when to use Thermal Water at What Thermal Water is and what it is for.
Where I can buy
Micellar Water can be purchased at pharmacies, supermarkets, cosmetics stores or online stores, being sold by several brands such as L'Oréal Paris, Avène, Vichy, Bourjois or Nuxe. The price of micellar water varies between 30 and 80 reais, depending on the brand that produces it.
