With its specialized micelle technology, it deeply cleanses, tones, and removes makeup all with just one easy step! Safe to use for the face, lips, and even your eyes.
Since the product is mostly water, it is unlikely that a small amount of micellar water will result in poisoning if swallowed or used on the skin. If swallowed, the most likely symptom to develop will be mild nausea. For someone with a sensitive stomach, vomiting or diarrhea might occur.
Micellar water is not only gentle but also highly effective at removing dirt, makeup, and oil to help clear out your pores while toning the skin. Plus, it's free of alcohol and may help promote skin hydration while reducing irritation and inflammation, keeping your skin soft, supple, and smooth (1).
You can use micellar water as an all-over toner. “Micellar water actually draws out all the oil and dirt that can be found on the surface of your skin and rinses your pores,” says Evin.
Apply a non-irritating lip balm (or lip moisturizer) several times a day and before bed. If your lips are very dry and cracked, try a thick ointment, such as white petroleum jelly. Ointment seals in water longer than waxes or oils.
See a dermatologist if your problem persists. Chapping that doesn't heal, despite regular use of lip balm, can be a sign of infection or a more serious problem, like cancer or a precancerous condition called actinic cheilitis.
B vitamins
Chapped lips are a common symptom of deficiencies, especially in folate (vitamin B9), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamins B6 and B12 ( 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ).
There is technically no impact in the long run when using micellar water and not rinsing it off on skin that is compatible with it. Just be aware if your skin starts to look irritated, it won't necessarily mean you need to get rid of your micellar water—it just means you need to rinse thoroughly after using it.
There is no need to rinse the product off. Afterward, you can use a deeper cleanser or carry on with the rest of your skin care regime. As well as removing makeup and cleansing skin, micellar water can be used to wipe off sweat after a workout or fix makeup mishaps.
“All skin types can benefit from micellar water, but I especially recommend it for those with dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.
As A Cleanser
For those who do not prefer face washes, micellar water works as a great cleanser. It can replace any face wash or face cleanser in your daily skincare routine. Pour a sufficient amount of micellar water into a cotton ball. Make sure the cotton ball is soaked enough to clean your entire face.
Micellar cleansing water is also a gentle eye makeup remover, which is good if you have dry skin. The skin around your eyes is delicate and sometimes reacts badly to harsher products. With the gentle formula of micellar water you avoid a red, watery-eyed look and the eye area remains hydrated.
'This is because the ingredients used in micellar waters leave a surface residue on the skin which can act like a film, blocking pores and disrupting oil production.
"Micellar water can be used either in the morning or night, or even both. It's recommended that micellar water be used first and then followed with your normal skincare routine.
Cleansing and moisturizing go together like mac and cheese—or any other famous duos you can think of. As such, you'll want to be sure to apply a moisturizer, too. Just as you'd choose micellar water formulated for your specific skin type, your moisturizer should follow suit.
One of the best solutions to chapped lips is using balms or ointments to moisturize and soothe. When it comes to choosing the best products, Stevenson says the most important thing is to avoid fragrances and flavors as they can further irritate the delicate skin.
When estrogen and progesterone decrease in women experiencing menopause or the time around menopause, they may experience perimenopausal or menopausal dry mouth. This is when the salivary glands may decrease in their production, and a woman's mouth could have a dry, cotton-filled sensation to it.
What does it look like? Solar cheilitis predominantly affects the lower lip because it tends to be more prominent. The homogenous pink color of the healthy lip (Figure A) is replaced with non-homogenous white/gray, pink, red, or brown areas and the normally sharp vermillion/skin border becomes less distinct (Figure B).
Some lip balms contain ingredients that can irritate or dry out your skin. Menthol, salicylic acid, cinnamic aldehyde and balms with flavoring can all cause lips to become dry. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, you may be at even greater risk of getting chapped lips when using these products.
Lip cancer often looks like a mouth sore that won't heal. In people with light skin, this sore may appear reddish. In people with darker skin, it may appear dark brown or gray. Lip cancer can look different for everyone, so if you notice something strange, you should call your healthcare provider for an appointment.
Micellar water can contain bad ingredients like alcohol, fragrances and preservatives. It is said to just move dirt and grime around on your skin rather than actually removing it.
Overall, if you're in a pinch or on-the-go and need to remove makeup fast, using makeup wipes or micellar water will not directly cause or create instant wrinkles. It's just crucial to cleanse your face when removing or after taking off makeup so that your day can end with clean and fresh skin.
'There are many non-comedogenic micellar waters – meaning they won't clog pores – so they're a great alternative to wipes,' says the dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting.
Water-soluble mascara can gently be removed with micellar water. However, if you need to remove waterproof mascara, micellar cleansing wipes or special eye makeup removers are a good choice. They effortlessly and gently remove eye shadow, eyeliner and waterproof makeup from your skin and eyelashes.