Avoid micellar water if you have sensitive skin?

On the cosmetics market, there are many cleansing products that you will find to use: between oils, micellar waters, make-up remover milks or even micellar lotions... the choice is intended to suit all habits and tastes.

Widely used and popular, micellar water is wreaking havoc in terms of sales and many people are fans of it for its effectiveness and practicality.

However, did you know that some are more suitable and effective than others depending on your skin type? Here, micellar water will not be suitable for all skin types and even less so for the most sensitive.

Why is it of little benefit to sensitive skin?
What should this cleaner be replaced with if claimed?
Various questions that we will answer in this article!

First, what is micellar water?

Cleansing and make-up remover suitable for the face and the majority of skin types, it is a product of choice in the majority of beauty routines.

Indeed, multifunctional, quick to use (requiring no rinsing) and taking up little space, it sits proudly without hesitation in bathrooms and travel bags!

Specifically, micellar water contains small micelles; or particles of surfactants having the capacity to capture the fatty substances contained in makeup.

Also, being a cleansing product strictly speaking, micellar water will cleanse the skin of impurities, such as pollution or perspiration.

Despite the feeling of softness, cleanliness and freshness that using micellar water can leave you with, have you ever had a feeling of tightness afterwards?

So, what are the contraindications to using micellar water?

Cleanse yes, but to the detriment of your lipid barrier which will ultimately make your skin fragile with a drier tendency.

Indeed, this product contains surfactants as seen previously which, without being rinsed, will end up attacking your skin.

Depending on your skin type, the effects will certainly vary but always in a negative direction:
-> In case of sensitive or normal to combination skin, using micellar water will actually dry out your skin in the long term.

-> As for oily skin, this will be more so because your skin will feel attacked and therefore secrete more sebum to protect itself.

As for organic micellar water, you might think that these are gentle and suitable for your skin, especially if it is sensitive. Certainly, choosing organic micellar water will be less detergent for your skin but without rinsing, it is still not recommended in the long term.

So use micellar water for its practicality or finish a bottle, yes but sparingly and preferably opting for an organic version! Also be sure to rinse it even if it is not indicated, to avoid excess surfactants on your skin.

What alternatives to adopt?

Going without micellar water is already a good step forward in building your new beauty routine. However, since your skin will neither cleanse itself nor remove makeup on its own, you will have to choose a substitute.

So when it comes to gentle cleansers and make-up removers, you will of course have to turn to ranges adapted to your skin type and those most prone to reactions, we have what you need:

• If you have the sensitive and reactive skin , we advise you to adopt Royal Jelly from the Miracle du Miel range.

Why adopt it?
Composed of Honey from the French Alps, vegetable glycerin and sunflower oil, this micellar jelly has a unique honey texture that is sure to seduce you.

Certainly, micellar but to be rinsed! And that's not all ! Thanks to its active ingredients, this cosmetic promises unparalleled humectant and hydrating effects on the skin and a radiant complexion all year round.

After ?
It will leave your skin clean, comfortable, soft and not tight even after cleansing.

Cleanser + Radiance | 19€

• If you have dry skin , we advise you to adopt Beauty Milk from the Or de l'Orchidee range.

Why adopt it?
In addition to being a gentle cleanser and makeup remover for your face, it has the particularity of being able to be used as a hydrating and nourishing mask at the end of your beauty routine.

Specifically, leave for 15 minutes or until the product penetrates if your skin is particularly dry.

After ?
Your skin is soft and plump!

• For skin with a normal tendency and no particular skin problems, you can also choose organic and cold-pressed vegetable oils.