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What are the best alternatives to micellar water?
For the record, micellar water first saw the light of day backstage at fashion shows some twenty years ago. At the time, micellar water was truly revolutionary! At last, a product that made it possible to remove make-up quickly and waterlessly between looks. Highly acclaimed by make-up artists, micellar water made a name for itself in magazines and invaded the make-up remover market... But is it really the best way to remove make-up? At Oh My Cream, we prefer the alternatives and explain why.
Why is micellar water not very good for the skin?
Even if micellar water is a rather practical and effective make-up remover (when you remember to rinse your face afterwards!), it still has several limitations.
Firstly, the particles it contains are, for the most part, polluting for the environment. What's more, its application requires the use of cotton pads, producing waste that could easily be avoided. What's more, micellar waters are not always skin-friendly. For example, their formulas contain sulfates, alcohol and perfume. Daily use of micellar water can therefore, over time, damage the skin's hydrolipidic barrier and provoke an armada of unwanted skin reactions. If you have dry skin, it's likely to be even more uncomfortable; if you have sensitive skin, it's likely to be even more sensitized; and if you have oily skin, it's likely to produce even more sebum to defend itself.
What about organic micellar waters? They may contain surfactants (less harmful to the environment, of course), but they can be irritating to your skin. The best thing to do, then, is to banish micellar waters from your beauty routine and turn to more skin-friendly alternatives!
Double cleansing, the key to beautiful skin
On a daily basis, it's essential to remove all make-up and impurities from the face before going to bed. That's why, at Oh My Cream, we swear by the double cleansing which involves cleansing the face in two stages: first with a greasy cleanser (alternative: micellar water) and then with a cleanser (foaming or non-foaming). And it's an essential gesture that can transform the skin because :
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It's the first anti-ageing step, because deeply cleansed skin means slower ageing!
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You're really cleansing your skin and reducing imperfections (including blackheads, uneven skin texture and other blemishes).
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Your protective barrier is preserved, and discomfort and redness are a distant memory!
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The other treatments work 100% and your skin has all night to regenerate optimally.
If you had to introduce just one new beauty habit, it would definitely be the double cleansing. Avoid daily use of micellar water (for emergencies only!). And if you've got a question about the right body routine for you, drop us a line at contact@ohmycream.com. Our beauty coaches will be delighted to help. You can also book an appointment via this link link for an online consultation to speak directly with one of our experts and carry out a skin diagnosis.
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