Micellar water has taken the beauty world by storm.  But it totally sounds like a scam right  $10 – $20 for WATER?  Yes!  IT’s true!

Micellar water contains micelles.  Micelles are  minuscule clusters of lipid molecules which attract and dissolve dirt and makeup without stripping away your skin’s natural oils. They act like a miniature sponge, mopping up dirt and makeup while hydrating your skin. Micelles have an oil-loving ‘tail’ that traps dirt, oil, and makeup and a water-loving ‘head’ that allows the micelles to dissolve impurities so they can easily be wiped away.  These Micelles are suspended in soft water which contains less minerals  and leaves behind less residue on your skin.  No rinsing necessary!

How does it work when used on a cotton pad or ball?   Cotton is hydrophilic, and when you pour the micellar solution on the cotton pad, the hydrophilic heads are attracted to the cotton, leaving the hydrophobic tails sticking up to trap oil, wax based substances and dirt, like makeup and sebum. When applied to skin, micellar water and cotton pads cleanse the skin by acting like a magnet, attracting and entrapping impurities without harsh rubbing or scraping.’

I use micellar water to erase make up mistakes by dampening a Q-Tip with it and going over the “oops” area and it fixes it beautifully.  Under your eyes, on your eye lids or even in your cupids bow!

Micellar water is great for sensitive skin like I have.  Hard water is harsh on your skin.  In fact, Micellar water has been around for ages in Paris , a city known for it’s hard water. This is why french women have been using it for years!  Better to wash your face with soft water than hard water which can dry your skin out.  No one needs dry facial skin!

Micellar water been around more than 100 years. The oldest formulas for micellar water date back to the early 20th century, and were developed based on research out of the University of Bristol in Britain.