Washing is the most important stage of skin cleansing. If this process is missing in the daily beauty ritual, it will be difficult to achieve good results. Mineral waters have long been used in skincare. And they have become especially popular in daily washing in the last few years. At the same time, thermal water for the face in the form of sprays appeared on the cosmetic market. But is it really necessary to use mineral water to get the best cleaning effect?

You probably weren't particularly surprised to learn that another know-how of the world of beauty came to us from the East. Mineral and carbonated waters are widely used in Japan and Korea in many spa procedures. Local beauticians praised their properties, and then the bottles on grocery store shelves had their heyday.

Celebrities have also discovered the beneficial properties of such water. "To have beautiful skin, you need to drink a lot of mineral water," says Claudia Schiffer. And Kim Basinger regularly takes mineral baths. But is mineral water really useful for washing your face?

Mineral water is enriched with various trace elements. It is soft and does not dry the skin and does not cause allergies. And daily washing with such water helps to eliminate greasy shine and make the skin matte. 

Mineral water for the face should be selected depending on the type of skin. Mineral waters with a high salt content are suitable for the care of oily and combination skin, as well as porous skin. They contribute to reducing the oily sheen on the skin and narrowing its pores. For those who have normal or dry skin, slightly mineralized waters are better suited, because, in addition to the toning effect, they also have a softening effect on the skin. 

You can use only mineral water without gas, as carbon dioxide dries the skin and can cause irritation. Therefore, before use for cosmetic purposes, carbonated mineral water is left in an open container for 30-40 minutes. 

For useful substances from mineral water to penetrate the skin, it is necessary to first remove the barrier of keratinized cells of the epidermis, which make up the upper layer of the skin. Under normal conditions, this does not happen, so it is not advisable to use mineral water to enrich the skin with useful substances.

In addition, you can use this water for another face care ritual. To do this, freeze mineral water cubes and use them for ice massage. This method perfectly helps to remove redness and narrow the vascular network and serves as an excellent prevention of age-related changes in the skin.

According to cosmetologists and women who use mineral water for washing, they saw the first results on their skin within a week. If you want to make sure it is effective for you too - try it and see if your efforts were not in vain!

And remember that your skin needs constant care to stay young and radiant for as long as possible.