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What are the best alternatives to micellar water?
For the little anecdote, the micellar water was born in the backstage of the fashion shows about twenty years ago. At the time, micellar water was truly revolutionary! Finally a product that allowed you to remove makeup quickly and without water between two looks. Very popular with make-up artists, micellar water was featured 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 its alternatives and explain why.
What are the weak points of micellar water?
Even if the micellar water is a rather practical and effective make-up remover (when we think of rinsing the face afterwards!), it presents nevertheless several limits.
First of all, the particles it contains are for the most part polluting for the environment. Moreover, its application requires the use of cotton pads, which produces waste that could easily be avoided. Moreover, the compositions of micellar waters are not always respectful of the skin. One finds for example in their formulas sulfates, alcohol, perfume, etc. The daily use of a micellar water can thus, in the long run, damage the hydrolipidic barrier of the skin and cause an armada of the unwanted cutaneous reactions. If you have dry skin, it may be even more uncomfortable; if you have sensitive skin, it may be even more sensitized; and if you have oily skin, it may 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 implement only one new beauty habit, it would definitely be the double cleansing. Avoid the daily use of micellar water (for emergencies only!). And if you want to know more about clean cosmetics, don't hesitate to visit our online cosmetics catalog.
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