What is micellar water and how to apply it ?

An integral part of facial care, micellar water has become a staple in beauty routines. Providing a sense of freshness, it's one of the key products for skin cleansing and makeup removal. It now comes in several formulas, making it suitable for all skin types. Entirely natural, what is micellar water and how do you apply it?

What is micellar water?

Composed of micelles, surfactant particles, micellar water is a solution that dissolves all skin impurities. Upon contact with your skin, the water molecules, impurities, and oil in your skin will create micelles. These micelles will form the cleansing agents. Composed of entirely natural elements, micellar water is a concentrate of effectiveness combining the freshness of water with the softness of a cleansing oil. Light, but very effective, it eliminates sebum, but also foundation, pollution, lipsticks, and even the most resistant mascaras.

This is a gentle lotion to use morning and night. In the morning, it awakens your skin and cleanses it of toxins released overnight. In the evening, it's your makeup removal routine to remove all the day's impurities.

Micellar water provides a light and fresh sensation, very pleasant on the skin. As Celestial Water TdeM, micellar water can be enriched to provide even more hydration to the skin.

How to apply micellar water?

Applying micellar water fits perfectly into your beauty routine or as the first step in your layering routine. As a reminder, and as mentioned in our dedicated article, Layering is a 6-step routine which begins with cleansing the skin.

To apply your micellar water, simply follow these instructions:

• Soak a makeup remover pad or washable wipe with micellar water.
• Leave on for about 10 seconds before gently stretching the residue from the inside to the outside of the face,
• For delicate parts of the face such as the eyes or lips, do not rub too hard, but rather use gentle movements.
• Don't hesitate to wipe over your neck to remove all traces of pollution and give your skin a refreshing touch.
• Then apply a serum or your treatment cream.

Micellar water for every skin type

Micellar water provides real care for your skin, which is why you need to choose one that's perfectly suited to your needs.

• For dry skin: If your skin tends to be dry, it is best to choose a hydrating micellar water or one enriched with aloe vera like our celestial water.
• For oily skin: The best option for oily skin is to choose a micellar water that will regulate sebum and mattify your skin. By gently cleansing your skin, you can give it a soft feel.

Micellar water is fragrance-free, making it suitable for skin prone to reactions. However, it's also soap-free, so you can't wash your face with micellar water. It's a soothing treatment that captures impurities thanks to the micelles that form on contact with your skin.