Skin is the outer covering of the human body. It is the largest organ and performs a number of functions: protective (integumentary), excretory, respiratory, metabolic, receptor, thermoregulatory, endocrine, and immune. On the skin's surface is the hydrolipidic mantle—a light protective film composed of sebum, sweat, water, horny scales, and microorganisms. It forms an invisible barrier that maintains the necessary pH level and protects the skin from moisture loss, pathogens, and aggressive environmental factors. The beauty and health of the skin—its color, tone, and hydration—directly depend on the condition of the hydrolipidic mantle. During the day, excess sebum and sweat are secreted on the skin's surface, dust settles, and makeup, including waterproof makeup, is applied. All these impurities contribute to the reduction of the skin's protective properties and the quality of its condition. Daily removal of surface impurities and, of course, makeup removal are essential for maintaining healthy and beautiful skin. Modern cosmetic products are available for cleansing skin at home, and micellar water accounts for a third of them. Let's discuss the purpose of micellar water, its composition, and the skin types it's suitable for.
Although micellar water has only recently appeared in the skin cleansing arsenal, it has been used in dermatology since the early 20th century. Micellar water was first used as a cleansing agent in France due to its gentle effect on patients with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, as well as on newborns for whom the use of conventional products is impossible.
Micellar water is a liquid with micelles (from the Latin mica - particle, grain) dissolved in it. The structural feature of the micelle is its [1] internal hydrophobic (fat-soluble) part and [2] external hydrophilic (water-soluble). Thanks to this unique structure, micelles easily and quickly attract and dissolve impurities - excess sebum, sweat, makeup, including waterproof - without disrupting the function of the hydrolipidic mantle.
HOW TO CHOOSE MICELLAR WATER AND ARE THERE DIFFERENCES FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES AND AGE
Micellar water should be selected based on skin type, as well as on additional components and the desired effect. Some manufacturers add microelements, probiotics, plant extracts or oils to micellar water for a more pronounced effect in people with different skin types. For those with dry skin, moisturizing and nourishing components are suitable as additional additives; for oily and combination skin - zinc, acids with sebum-regulating and mattifying effects; and for sensitive skin - soothing components.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHOOSING MICELLAR WATER DEPENDING ON SKIN TYPE
NORMAL SKIN AND SENSITIVE SKIN:
— mild surfactants, moisturizing components - glycerin, hyaluronic acid, probiotics.
DRY SKIN:
— mild surfactants, moisturizing and nourishing components - glycerin, hyaluronic acid, xylitol (or xylitol), Aloe extract, components of the natural moisturizing factor.
OILY AND COMBINATION SKIN:
— components with sebum-regulating properties and a mattifying effect will have a positive effect - zinc, acids (salicylic, almond), vitamins.
Uniqueness The advantage of micellar water is that it can and should be used by people with any skin type and regardless of age. Micellar water removes excess sebum, sweat, and dead skin cells from young skin, and is also used for mature skin as a gentle makeup remover, including waterproof cosmetics.
Uniqueness The advantage of micellar water is that it can and should be used by people with any skin type and regardless of age. Micellar water removes excess sebum, sweat, and dead skin cells from young skin, and is also used for mature skin as a gentle makeup remover, including waterproof cosmetics.
The LIBREDERM MICECLEAN micellar water collection offers a complete line of cleansing products for daily use, designed for each skin type.
MICECLEAN SENSE micellar water is recommended for makeup removal and cleansing of normal and sensitive skin as the first step in a daily skin care routine. Thanks to active ingredients such as inulin, a prebiotic that normalizes and maintains a healthy skin microbiota balance, and natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components that penetrate the skin's surface layers to provide optimal hydration over time, regular use of MICECLEAN SENSE micellar water results in clean, radiant, and hydrated skin without irritation. For those with dry skin, MICECLEAN HYDRA micellar water is ideal for complete cleansing, nourishment, and hydration. The product contains low-molecular hyaluronic acid, which is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and restore its natural hydration.
MICECLEAN SENSE micellar water is recommended for makeup removal and cleansing of normal and sensitive skin as the first step in a daily skin care routine. Thanks to active ingredients such as inulin, a prebiotic that normalizes and maintains a healthy skin microbiota balance, and natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components that penetrate the skin's surface layers to provide optimal hydration over time, regular use of MICECLEAN SENSE micellar water results in clean, radiant, and hydrated skin without irritation. For those with dry skin, MICECLEAN HYDRA micellar water is ideal for complete cleansing, nourishment, and hydration. The product contains low-molecular hyaluronic acid, which is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and restore its natural hydration.
Micellar water MICECLEAN SEBO for oily and combination skin, in addition to softening and moisturizing components, contains zinc to regulate sebum production and salicylic acid, which promotes exfoliation of dead cells, as well as getting rid of excess sebum.
USING MICELLAR WATER
IN THE MORNING:
— to remove surface impurities, prepare the skin for further care and makeup application.DURING THE DAY:
— if necessary, remove makeup or correct, refresh the skin of the face.IN THE EVENING:
— to remove surface impurities and makeup, prepare the skin for the application of products Night care.CLEANSING RITUAL WITH MICELLAR WATER
1. Moisten a cotton pad with micellar water.
2. Massage the cotton pad with micellar water over your face to gently cleanse.
3. If you have stubborn makeup or dirt on your face and eye area, hold a cotton pad soaked in micellar water on the skin for a few seconds, then blot away any dirt. Continue cleansing until the cotton pads are clean. When using micellar water alone, wash your face with clean water as a final step. If you use deeper cleansing products, such as foam or gel, after using micellar water, any remaining micellar water and any dissolved dirt will be removed during the process. Using a toner after micellar water also completes the cleansing process and properly prepares your skin for further care. The active ingredients in MICECLEAN micellar water are tailored to the needs of each skin type. By choosing a skincare regimen that suits your skin type—dry, sensitive, or oily—you'll achieve the most prolonged skincare results and protect your skin from irritation, dryness, and a filmy feeling.
MICECLEAN products are clinically tested, hypoallergenic, and recommended by dermatologists and experts.
2. Massage the cotton pad with micellar water over your face to gently cleanse.
3. If you have stubborn makeup or dirt on your face and eye area, hold a cotton pad soaked in micellar water on the skin for a few seconds, then blot away any dirt. Continue cleansing until the cotton pads are clean. When using micellar water alone, wash your face with clean water as a final step. If you use deeper cleansing products, such as foam or gel, after using micellar water, any remaining micellar water and any dissolved dirt will be removed during the process. Using a toner after micellar water also completes the cleansing process and properly prepares your skin for further care. The active ingredients in MICECLEAN micellar water are tailored to the needs of each skin type. By choosing a skincare regimen that suits your skin type—dry, sensitive, or oily—you'll achieve the most prolonged skincare results and protect your skin from irritation, dryness, and a filmy feeling.
MICECLEAN products are clinically tested, hypoallergenic, and recommended by dermatologists and experts.