If you’re a skin care enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of micellar technology. This type of skin care technology challenges its ability to harness the power of micelles (tiny cleansing agents) to give the skin an effective cleanse, leaving it clean, hydrated and refreshed.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know about micellar technology and how you can use it for gentle and effective cleansing.
What makes Micellar Technology Skin Saving?
Dermatologists worldwide recommend micellar technology as one of the best ways to cleanse for any skin type. It offers gentle and deep cleansing without removing the skin’s necessary moisture.
Micellar technology was popularized in the early 1900s by the French, who used it to combat the effects of local hard water on the skin. Micelles, tiny cleansing molecules, consist of oil-friendly “tails” and water-friendly “heads,” which form small cleansing clusters that attract and dissolve impurities. These surfactants remove water-soluble and fat-soluble impurities (eg oil-based makeup) and provide a gentle solution to cleanse, tone and replenish.
You can think of micelles as tiny magnets. In cleansers, they attract and remove dirt and oil from the skin’s surface so it can be wiped (or washed off). The result: Skin that has been gently and deeply cleansed and ready to absorb the beneficial ingredients in the skin care steps that follow.
5 Benefits of Micellar Technology
We have already mentioned some benefits of micellar technology for gentle but effective cleansing. Let’s explore the full list.
1. Gentle Cleaning
The main advantage of micellar technology is that it allows for easy cleansing of the skin. You tend to find micelles in milder, more hydrating cleansers that avoid using harsh chemicals. Instead, they rely on the natural composition of micelles to clean away dirt, oil and impurities without stripping the skin of much-needed moisture.
2. Skin barrier support
Your skin’s lipid barrier protects it from the elements, keeping it healthy and hydrated. Micellar technology respects your skin’s barrier. It eliminates external agents that clog pores and dull your complexion and preserves the healthy oils and bacteria your skin needs to stay healthy and intact.
3. Effective Cleaning
The micelles are mild but strong. In a typical cleanser, surfactants float freely throughout the formula. In micelle technology, they are concentrated into micelles, so the mild cleansing agents are more concentrated when they come into contact with your skin. This means more effective cleansing without excessive scrubbing or harsh ingredients that strip moisture from the skin.
4. Enhanced hydration
Micelles also attract water, leaving your skin more hydrated. This enhanced hydration prepares the skin, making it more receptive to the absorption of active ingredients in subsequent skin care steps.
5. For all skin types
Micellar technology is suitable for all skin types. The micelles are incredibly gentle, making them effective even for sensitive skin. They sweep away dirt and bacteria without stripping the skin, leaving all skin types perfectly clean.
How to Add a Micellar Cleanser to Your Routine
The best way to add micellar technology to your beauty arsenal is to add a micellar cleanser to your skincare routine. We recommend the Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser.
Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser
This unique cleansing foam gently removes impurities without stripping the skin of moisture. Eminence Organic Skin Care’s Foaming cleansers don’t contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or harsh detergents — they’ll lather and rinse without leaving your skin tight or irritated.
Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser contains micelles, which gently cleanse oil, dirt and debris from the skin. This foaming cleanser also features kombucha, ginger, white tea, and jasmine that work together to revitalize and balance the microbiome in your skin barrier. You can read more about the entire Kombucha Microbiome collection here.
Here’s how to use the cleanser as the first step in your skincare routine:
- Pump a small amount of product to turn the liquid into a light foam.
- Apply to the skin and gently massage with your fingertips in circular motions, covering the face and neck.
- Rinse well and dry them.
The result is clean, refreshed and healthy skin that is ready to take on the next steps in your skincare routine. We recommend following with your favorite Eminence Organics toner or essence to maximize your skincare benefits.
Final Thoughts on Micellar Cleaners
Micellar cleansers are a gentle, effective and hydrating way to cleanse all skin types. They keep your skin’s barrier intact, help with hydration and allow greater penetration of the active ingredients that follow in your routine. Your skin will feel clean, refreshed, balanced and healthy.
Want to learn more about micellar technology in skin care? Visit an Eminence Organics Spa partner to discover how you can incorporate it into your skincare routine.
