We are SO spoiled! Think about it. With just a twist of a handle, we have clean water available at multiple points in our home, for drinking, cooking, cleaning and washing. Grab a bottle of cleanser, a face cloth or brush, go to your sink, wait for the water to reach the perfect temperature and luxuriate in the feeling of clean skin. Aahh… Bliss!
Wait, what?!? There are makeup artists, Instagram influencers and models using a cotton pad on their face to magically remove their makeup?? What are they using? Where can we find this skin magic?
The secret ingredient on that cotton pad is micellar water!
Micellar water originated in Paris, which, you would think, being a beauty and fashion mecca would have amazing water, right? Not so much. It’s notoriously hard water is astringent and drying – not good at all for beautiful, hydrated skin. It has been a staple in France for many years and it has recently made its way here, to the United States and Hawaii.
So, obviously it’s great for the skin, but what IS it, exactly?
It looks just like water, but it holds a secret! Suspended in this soft water are ‘micelles’, microscopic clusters of oil and dirt-absorbing molecules. Think of them kind of like a magnet. They have a water-loving ‘head’ that dissolves impurities and an oil-loving tail that traps dirt, oil and makeup. With the swipe of a cotton pad these little cleaning magnets leave behind gorgeously clean and hydrated skin!
Micellar waters works as a cleanser, toner and make-up remover in one simple step. The amazing part? No additional water source is required!
Who should use micellar water?
This is one of those all-around good guys that should be in everyone’s skin-care arsenal. Whether dry skin or oily, acne prone or rosacea, this is a gentle cleanser that will cleanse, remove excess dirt and oil, without stripping your skin’s natural hydration barriers.
At Pure Skin by Maggie, we formulate our All-In-One Antioxidant Micellar Cleansing Water to include super-fruit extracts known for their superior antioxidant properties. Combining these botanical antioxidants with the cleansing micelles takes the hydration and healing factors to a new level.
When should I use micellar water?
Well, we could tell you “anytime you need to clean your face”, but there are times that you may not think of cleansing your face, simply because there’s no sink around! Think about it…
- Take it to your favorite Oahu beach and clean your skin between sunscreen applications! Layer after layer of skin-clogging waterproof sunblock is not great for your skin, but you need that protection. Use the micellar water to clear out sweat, bacteria and product before you put another layer on.
- Keep it in your gym bag for pre- and post- workout cleansing. Leaving make-up on during a workout is not good for your skin. A few swipes of a cotton pad and micellar water before you start and again when you’re ready to remove the sticky remains of your post-workout sweat will keep your complexion glowing.
- Carry a bottle with you whenever you’re traveling and know that your hydration is safe! Ever been to a hotel and the water smells like you’ve gone to a pool loaded with chlorine? Chlorine dries out and irritates the skin, and fighting dry skin is no way to enjoy a vacation.
- Put a small bottle in your purse or desk at work for an easy clean when you need to refresh your make-up during the day, or to perform a quick-change from day to evening make-up without stopping at home.
- Place a bottle on your nightstand with a few cotton pads for those nights when you’re so exhausted you can’t help but fall into bed no matter what else needs to be done. We can’t help you (yet!) with cleaning your teeth without a sink, but you can keep your skin safe. (Hint – keep a bottle of moisturizer on the nightstand too!)
You can probably think of other times to pull out this gem…camping? Hiking? Goodness, being a mom, it’s hard to find time to wash your face!
There is nothing quite as refreshing as a clean face when you need a mental or physical pick-me-up. Add micellar water to your beauty routine and enjoy that sparkling, renewed feeling any time!
