Що краще міцелярна вода чи гідрофільна олія?

What is better micellar water or hydrophilic oil?

February 14, 2023

You probably know that high-quality and thorough cleaning plays an important role in facial skin care. And cosmetics manufacturers actively offer hundreds of products designed for this purpose. There are so-called "favorites" - products that have been popular for ten years, that's for sure! And there are market novelties, some of which came to us from the Korean market - for example, hydrophilic oil, and some, such as micellar water, have successfully taken their place under the sun due to ease of use and effectiveness. We will talk about these two heroes today in the material below and try to tell what is better - micellar water or hydrophilic oil?
So, how do each of these products actually work and which one is best for you?

What is hydrophilic oil?

If you are used to combining skin cleansing and makeup removal, then you definitely need to learn how to use hydrophilic oil . The composition of the product combines oils, emulsifiers and active substances, which turn into a very soft and gentle cleansing foam when in contact with water. Its main feature is the ability to bind not only skin fat molecules, but also silicones and waxes from your cosmetics. Thus, no tonal, and even more so, fashionable BB cream will not have a chance to stay on your skin. Residues of these very products after poor-quality cleaning can provoke clogging of pores, the appearance of black spots and even acne.

Micellar water - let's get to know each other better

Many women prefer "safe washing" without contact with water. This requires several cotton swabs and a special product, in this case micellar water. Wipe the skin with a tampon soaked in liquid until the disc remains completely clean. In the composition of such a tool, the main active ingredient is micelles. These two-layer spheres work according to the following principle - the outer layer attracts water-soluble components (for example, dust), and the inner layer - fat-soluble, but repels water. In this way, your dermis is qualitatively cleansed not only of dust and dirt, but also of cosmetics and sebum residues. The most important misconception that has been instilled in women with the help of marketing is that the product does not need to be washed off. We do not agree with this and believe that this can only be allowed in extreme situations - for example, on a trip or on a camping trip. In other cases, we recommend further contact with water, toning and moisturizing.

What is better micellar water or hydrophilic oil

As you can see, although both tools are intended for cleaning, they are still different in their principle of action. We definitely recommend trying both. The most important thing is to choose a product according to your skin type. Can you use hydrophilic oil on oily skin? Definitely yes, but the composition should include non-comedogenic oils. Only after testing both cosmetic products, you will understand which one is better for you.

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