The popularity of micellar water is due to its surprisingly gentle and effective cleansing properties. It acts as a magnet that attracts any impurities, due to the content in its composition of microscopic crystals - micelles. The product is produced by foreign and domestic companies, but many women preferred water from the manufacturer Librederm, due to its natural composition and the absence of undesirable colors, preservatives and flavorings.
Advantages and disadvantages
Water with micelles first appeared in France at the end of the last century, but only wealthy ladies from high society used it. It was also used to care for the skin of newborns and patients with dermatological diseases. And finally, this important invention is open to the world, and now any woman can afford to wash off her makeup almost instantly, completely cleansing her face.
A tonic with micelles is suitable for virtually every type of epidermis, while there are specific indications for its use, this:
- dermatitis;
- acne;
- genetic disease of the skin with a violation of keratinization (ichthyosis);
- rosacea - vasodilation and fragility of the vessels, causing persistent redness of the face (emerging vascular network).
In particular, librederm micellar water is recommended by cosmetologists to wash themselves when carrying a child and hormonal malfunctions, if the skin is sensitive, there is a problem with blood vessels and intolerance to hard tap water.
As for makeup, the toner is suitable for removing ordinary cosmetics, as well as for waterproof. Contraindication can only be hypersensitivity to the constituent components.But they allow you to effectively cleanse the face and at the same time gently tone it. These are cocoamphoacetate sodium, panthenol and, of course, crystalline particles - micelles that actively fight dust, dirt, and sebum clogging pores.
The main advantages of Librederm micellar water are as follows:
- it does not contain parabens, alkalis, dyes and irritating substances that can provoke allergic reactions;
- allows you to wash off cosmetics several times faster and better, moisturizes and tones skin tissue;
- the product can be used by ladies of different ages with any type of dermis;
- along with cleansing, miracle water soothes sensitive skin, improves its condition with dermatological pathologies, and is able to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects;
- the product is affordable and economical to use.
But even such a popular tool has its drawbacks, however, in comparison with the advantages, they are insignificant:
- the product cannot fully care for the face, since its main task is to remove contaminants;
- tonic is worse at cleansing oily skin;
- it is not suitable for girls in puberty, when any drugs for irritation are especially urgent, you can use the product from the age of 20.
A cleansing tonic is not able to replace a nourishing, moisturizing cream or tonic lotion, but it is ideal for trains and long journeys and significantly reduces the time for an evening cleansing procedure.
Rulers
The manufacturer Librederm has released various product options aimed at cleansing and caring for any type of epidermis. But all of them are hypoallergenic, have a light consistency and do not contain chemical additives harmful to health.
Miceclean
Cleansers in this series are designed for girls with sensitive skin, in case of increased dryness and peeling, redness caused by rosacea. Such substances in the composition of micellar water, such as:
- panthenol reduces inflammation, eliminates peeling and helps to normalize metabolism and regenerate collagen in skin cells;
- glycerides (PEG-6)having a light whitening, cleansing and softening effect;
- glycerolaccelerating metabolism, moisturizing the epidermis and removing toxins from it;
- grapefruit extract increasing skin elasticity, beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels.
The company also released a cleansing kit, consisting of micellar water and a cleansing tonic (200 + 200 ml). Thanks to the double effect of these products, the skin is not only freed from particles of dirt, grease and dust, but its normal acidity is restored, and the pores are narrowed. The micellar tonic is applied after treating the face with water.
Seracin
The Seracin series was created specifically for owners of oily and mixed skin types, therefore, the action of the active components is aimed at reducing oiliness, pores, removing acne and ulcers, which are characteristic of problem skin.
Librederm micellar water contains only gentle, soft substances, gently cleansing the epidermis - a surfactant obtained from fatty acids of coconut oil, and panthenol, characterized by a regenerating, anti-inflammatory and healing effect. The tool is presented in a different format - 100, 250 and 400 ml.
How to apply?
When choosing one of Librederm makeup removers, you need to know how to use it correctly. If water is used for cleaning without makeup, just dampen a cotton pad in it and wipe your face in the following sequence: skin near the eyes, forehead, nose, cheekbones, cheeks, at the end - chin and neck area. Despite the fact that the “micellar” from Librederm does not cause irritation, it is advisable to rinse your face with plain or thermal water after this procedure and gently pat it with a napkin.
When the product is used for moisturizing, the following steps must be taken:
- thoroughly remove makeup with hydrophilic oil or cosmetic milk;
- wash with ordinary fresh water;
- with a clean sponge with the product applied, wipe the face in the same manner as when cleansing;
- last rinse your face with plain water.
This method is necessary if the face is waterproof cosmetics or multifunctional foundation cream - even micelles can not immediately cope with such stable cosmetics. However, if you spend more time, micellar water will also help to remove make-up. Especially carefully you need to conduct tonic treatment of the eye area. To remove the mascara, it is recommended to apply moistened cotton pads to the lower and upper eyelids and wait 1 minute. After that, it will be easier to remove the shadows, eyeliner and paint.
Any area of the face should be cleaned with neat, circular movements, as little as possible pushing on the skin. With an excessively thin and dry epidermis, prone to various irritations, dermatologists suggest applying cosmetic products with intensive moisturizing after wiping.
If you want to get rid of the blue and swelling under the eyes, to refresh the skin "micellar" can be frozen and used in the form of ice to wipe. Those who use Librederm water for the first time should be prepared for the fact that after treatment the face becomes especially smooth and almost devoid of natural shine. But do not immediately take on any cosmetic formulations, this is a completely normal reaction after exposure to micelles.
There are several warnings about the features of the application, which should be known to everyone who prefers the tool. When redness appears, the composition must be washed off, and then moisturize the face. It is undesirable to regularly wash off the mascara with micellar water, it can disrupt the growth of eyelashes and cause them to fall out.
The product is suitable for emergency cases, for periodic, but not constant use.
Review Reviews
Librederm cleansing cosmetics are widely discussed on the Internet, but opinions about the products are mixed.
This is what real customer feedback looks like.
- Many note that micellar water of this manufacturer can be used much more often than products of other companies. This is due to the absence of aggressive substances in the product. At the same time, when washing off the carcass, the composition causes a slight tingling sensation in the outer corners of the eyes.
- Sometimes quick removal may not succumb to eyeliner and persistent lipstick, and shadows and foundation are removed immediately.
- It is noticed that after washing off with “micellar” the skin feels drier than after hydrophilic oil.
- Unobtrusive smell, lack of stickiness, side effects and pleasant sensations after cleansing are noted by most women.
- The tool is deservedly considered inexpensive and also economical. A 400 ml bottle lasts for 6 months of use. The use of the product is convenient, exactly as much liquid is poured from the bottle as needed.
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