Micellar water is a type of facial cleanser that is compatible with all skin types and is used to remove makeup, sweat, oil, and dirt without dehydrating the skin. It is made up of tiny lipid cleansing molecules called micelles, which are suspended in water. The essential ingredients in any micellar water are water and one or more surfactants. Surfactants are the key ingredients in micellar water, as well as in detergent, soap, shower gel, face wash, shampoo, and other emulsion products like moisturizers and mayonnaise. When enough surfactant is added to water, the surfactant molecules assemble themselves into clusters called micelles. These micelles are spherical arrangements of surfactant molecules, with the tails pointing in and the heads facing out, which means the hydrophobic tails are protected from the water by the hydrophilic heads. Some brands of micellar water contain oily substances, like grape seed oil, which will sit in the middle of the micelle, like in the emulsion droplet.
Here are some positive aspects of micellar water:
- It is compatible with all skin types as an everyday cleanser.
- It takes off all traces of makeup or residue from your face gently without dehydrating your skin.
- It is super portable and easy to take traveling with you.
- It is easy to use, just pour the solution onto two cotton pads and press the pads gently over your skin to remove makeup and residue.
Here are some negative aspects of micellar water:
- Some people may not be able to tolerate the surfactants in micellar water.
- Some surfactants can be skin irritants.
Here are some ingredients found in micellar water:
- Water (Eau)
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Panthenol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Disodium Edta
- Poloxamer 184
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