Micellar water, what it is used for and what are its properties
Twenty million women in Italy wear make-up every day: how many of these remember to remove make-up in the evening?
We are much less certain. This happens because the removal of make-up - and of the pollutants accumulated on the skin during the day - is often experienced as a "boring, tiring operation, which you don't really want to do in the evening, when you are tired and maybe you have just want to go to bed.
All this is very understandable, but it is equally important to underline that removing make-up is a fundamental and indispensable step of the skincare routine.
The skin is the largest organ in our body, capable of absorbing everything that passes through it: make-up, smog, smoke, fine dust ... And to keep it healthy, beautiful and slow down the aging process, the first step is to maintain it. clean.
The good news is that there is a product that allows you to do all this in a single gesture. No double, triple steps, no rinsing, no rubbing: one pass and the skin is removed and cleansed!
We are talking about "micellar water, which looks like a real water but enriched with an innovation: micellar technology, which makes it effective and delicate at the same time. The formula is made of micelles, active detergent particles that act as magnets capable of capturing even the toughest makeup.
Let's find out in detail 5 benefits of this precious beauty ally!
1. In a single gesture
As we have already mentioned, often the removal of make-up is one of those phases that - due to boredom, fatigue, lack of time - is skipped, without considering that by doing this you will encounter more or less visible damage to the skin: imperfections, spots black or small wrinkles.
To make this ritual more practical and effective, the best ally is micellar water which, in a single gesture, removes make-up, cleanses and soothes without rinsing.
Garnier's All-in-1 Micellar Water, a product suitable for even the most sensitive skin, hypoallergenic and dermatologically and ophthalmically tested, is ideal for this purpose: it cleanses face and eyes with extreme delicacy and leaves a feeling of freshness and comfort. And finally remove make-up. it will no longer be a daily nightmare!
2. Excellent to use even in the morning
Micellar water is not only perfect in the evening to remove make-up quickly and effectively, but it can also be an excellent - and much less aggressive - substitute for soap and water.
You may not know that tap water contains certain substances, such as chlorine, which are irritating and can clog pores instead of cleaning them. This can cause itching and redness even if you haven't slept with makeup on.
How can you avoid it? In this sense, micellar water can help you: thanks to its delicate but effective touch, it moisturizes and cleanses your skin without irritating it. For this reason, it is also ideal for morning cleansing, for a soft and luminous skin ready. to receive subsequent treatment such as moisturizer ...
3. Waterproof make-up? No problem!
On the beach, in the gym, on hot summer days; you know, we women still like to be treated and we do not give up on a bit of make-up. This is why we rely on waterproof products, which are resistant to water and sweat and which always make us look at the top. often comes when it's time to remove make-up! But don't worry: to remove the most stubborn waterproof make-up, you can opt for Garnier's "Two-Phase Micellar Water with Argan Oil", which thanks to the biphasic principle and the action of oil, is indicated for more intense and difficult to remove make-up.
4. It is delicate and respects all skin types
When using cleansing milk or make-up remover wipes, you often have to go over and over again to completely remove any makeup residue. This, in addition to lengthening the time, risks irritating the skin.
Garnier Micellar Water is the best way to gently remove makeup and dirt, without the need for rubbing or using chemicals. In addition, it has soothing and moisturizing properties for soft skin without affecting the hydrolipidic film. protects.
5. Can be used on all areas of the face
Precisely because it is extremely delicate, hypoallergenic and dermatologically and ophthalmically tested, Garnier Micellar Water can be used to remove make-up from any area of the face, including eyes and lips, without any risk of irritation.
Place two cotton pads soaked in Garnier Micellar Water on the eyes for a few seconds, remove the make-up from the lashes with vertical movements from bottom to top, move the cotton outside the eye contour and continue to pass it gently until you will not have perfectly removed the make-up from the eyelids and lashes and then pass the cotton pads all over the face, starting from the lips and going up to the cheekbones and forehead; lastly pass them on the neck.
The extra tip: if you have combination or oily skin, insist a little more on the T-zone, forehead, nose and chin.
Now your skin is perfectly cleansed and radiant, just like that of the stars in this gallery who have a flawless complexion. Who knows how many of them are micellar water addicted!
In collaboration with Garnier
