Micellar water and acne

As its name indicates, micellar water contains micelles that remove impurities from the skin. They absorb pollution residues, make-up, and excess sebum. These surfactants have two poles:

• A lipophilic pole;

• A hydrophilic pole.

Thus, micelles enable the removal of:

• External residues from the environment;

• Impurities arising from the skin’s natural functions: perspiration, desquamation, and sebum.

Micellar water is a gentle cleanser that removes cosmetic residues. It does not leave an oily film on the skin. It suits oily and combination skin and is used in the evening to remove traces of products and pollution.

Micellar waters contain active ingredients that:

• Purify the epidermis in depth;

• Prevent the appearance of small blemishes.

Thus, these treatments have regulatory and cleansing properties.

The accumulation of particles can cause skin inflammation and lead to acne. Daily skin cleansing removes:

• Dead cells resulting from natural desquamation;

• Excess sebum;

• External residues that originate from atmospheric pollution.