Thermal water for the face: an important element in skin care

Thermal water is a relatively new trend in cosmetology, which has not yet become widespread. Thermal water is mineral or mineralized water from thermal springs. Typically, such sources are located in areas with increased volcanic activity, which are a source of constant heating of water. Water mineralization occurs under the influence of high temperatures and, often, under pressure, which further enriches thermal water with minerals.

This is its difference from ordinary mineral water, which makes it an effective skin care product, hypoallergenic and safe. Many modern cosmetics contain thermal water, which gives cosmetics new properties.

In some cases, thermal water can be the best alternative to cosmetics. For example, when you need to moisturize the skin, but the use of moisturizers is undesirable. Or when you need to moisturize your skin and have makeup on your face.

What is thermal water

Thermal water is a type of groundwater whose temperature at the time of collection is higher than the average annual air temperature of the region in which it is extracted. But it cannot be below 20 degrees Celsius when reaching the surface.

They come from sources located, as a rule, at a depth of 6000 meters underground.

Passing through the layers of soil, they accumulate many microelements. In addition, under the influence of heat (the sources are heated, for example, from hot magma flowing in the bowels of the earth), reactions occur in the water, as a result of which new valuable substances are formed.

Since the structure of the Earth is not the same everywhere, water taken from different sources differs in composition and properties. From a microbiological point of view, it is crystal clear.

Used in medicine and cosmetology. Apply in:

• Sanatoriums for the treatment of various diseases;
• SPA salons;
• Wellness centers;
• Thermal pools.

Thermal spring resorts are recommended for the treatment of skin diseases such as:

• Psoriasis;
• Atopic dermatitis;
• Pimples.

Thermal waters are widely used in:

• France;
• Germany;
• USA;
• New Zealand;
• Iceland.

In Europe, one of the most popular thermal springs is Vichy, located on the banks of the Allier River in France, southeast of Paris. The water extracted there has a composition that has a beneficial effect on the skin.

Thermal water sold in stores and pharmacies is bottled by the manufacturer into spray bottles, thereby preserving all the beneficial components.

Contraindications

The liquid has no contraindications for use. Only it should not be used if there is individual intolerance or illness in the acute stage.

According to reviews, thermal water serves to moisturize the skin. Moreover, the effect is noticeable after 1 procedure. The results of use are especially visible in the heat, when the skin needs hydration and protection. Taking into account the reviews, thermal water should be chosen according to your skin type. It is advisable to buy a product from well-known manufacturers so as not to purchase ordinary distilled water.

Composition and beneficial properties

The chemical composition depends on the region. Typically contain:

• Iron;
• Sodium;
• Selenium;
• Lithium;
• Silicon;
• Potassium;
• Magnesium.

The elements contained in the chemical composition have a beneficial effect on the skin:

• Calm;
• Strengthen;
• Improve cell regeneration;
• Accelerate healing;
• Relieves inflammation.

In addition, they have antioxidant properties, which helps fight free radicals that cause premature aging.

The elements and minerals contained in thermal water are partially deposited in the stratum corneum and then penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis.

This mineral water is the basis for the production of cosmetics.

Indications for use

Thermal waters have a wide healing effect. The properties of water largely depend on its composition. During bathing, the heat applied to the skin stimulates the nervous mechanisms. It leads to:

• Vasodilation;
• Improving blood flow in tissues;
• Reduced blood pressure;
• Improving cardiovascular function;
• Better extensibility of smooth and skeletal muscles;
• Strengthening metabolism.

Heat also increases production:

• Norepinephrine;
• Cortisol;
• Growth hormone
• Proopiomelanocortin is a precursor of endorphins.

In addition, it has an immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effect, changing the functions of:

• Granulocytes;
• Eosinophils;
• T-lymphocytes.

Thermal springs can be visited by people of any age. Recommended during the recovery period after surgery or illness.

Due to its therapeutic effect, it is indicated for people with problems with joints and spine, such as:

• Discopathy;
• Neuralgia;
• Rheumatoid arthritis;
• Gout;
• Ankylosing spondylitis.

Shown for:

• Atherosclerosis;
• Diabetes.

Recommended for those who:

• Suffered injuries;
• Surgical interventions on motor organs or joints.

It is worth noting that the diseases for which thermal baths are allowed depend on the composition of the water in the source. So pickle juices are indicated for:

• Hypertension;
• Skin diseases;
• Peripheral circulation disorders.

Sulfide-fluoride with:

• Stress;
• Neuroses;
• Orthopedic diseases.

Hydrogen sulfide baths for:

• Atopic dermatitis;
• Arthrosis;
• Gynecological diseases.

Prescribed during the rehabilitation period for:

• Sciatica;
• Spinal diseases;
• After motor organ injuries.

Swimming in thermal waters relaxes and soothes, improves sleep quality.

Why do you need thermal water for your face?

Thermal water, bottled in a sealed container and extracted under conditions that allow it to maintain beneficial properties and microbiological purity, is a universal natural product that does not contain any chemical additives.

Thermal sprays are divided into:

• Hypotonic - it is necessary to dry the skin approximately 30 seconds after application (for example, with a clean cloth), otherwise it will draw moisture from the skin and thus dry out;
• Isotonic - can be left on the face for spontaneous evaporation; they are used less frequently.

Use separately or in combination with other cosmetics as additional care.

• Suitable for everyday care at any time of the year. In summer:
• Relieves irritation and burning after sunbathing;
• Moisturizes the skin;
• Restores and strengthens the protective layer of the epidermis.

Chilled in the refrigerator - an alternative to a cooling and refreshing spray for the face or body.

The use of thermal water is also beneficial in winter, when the skin is exposed to:

• Unfavorable sudden changes in temperature;
• Frost and wind outside;
• Dry heated air in heated rooms.

Used to relieve irritation after:

• Depilation;
• Dermatological procedures, especially microdermabrasion and exfoliation with the addition of acids and retinoids, which greatly dry the skin.

Removes peeling and irritation of the skin of the face and body.

Reliable on the go when you need to moisturize your skin, for example when flying on an airplane, where the air is dry and irritates the skin.

Useful:

• After physical activity;
• The office is air conditioned;
• To refresh your makeup without the risk of damage.

Secrets of proper use

Most women use thermal water incorrectly and therefore do not get the desired effect. It should be applied only to cleansed skin (after washing or treating with lotion) from a distance of about 10 centimeters, without waiting for the drops on the face to completely dry.

After spraying thermal water on the skin (after 2 minutes), excess should be removed using a regular paper napkin! If you apply it under the sun, the remaining drops on the skin can cause a burn!

In order for our readers to use this tool correctly, we have described 5 secrets of its use.

For fresh skin.

Use a type of thermal water suitable for your skin in summer and winter in rooms with dry air, during fitness, after any cosmetic procedures, sunburn in order to restore the natural balance of the epidermis.

For intense hydration.

Spray thermal water on a clean face, then (until it dries) immediately apply a layer of cream or mask, the composition of which will penetrate more deeply and bring tangible benefits.

To obtain “baby skin”

This effect can be achieved by applying it after using serum, caring cream, primer, foundation, and decorative products. The skin should be saturated with this composition, but not be too wet.

To eliminate the effect of dense powder

If you have applied the powder too thickly, emphasizing even minor skin imperfections and wrinkles, spray your face with thermal water using a spray bottle to get radiant health and beauty without dullness.

For long lasting makeup

On top of the applied makeup, you should spray your face, bringing the can closer to the skin no closer than 10 centimeters (so that the makeup does not smudge) and after 2 minutes blot with a regular dry napkin. Treat the brush for applying eyeshadow using the wet method in the same way.

Who is it recommended for?

The beneficial effects of thermal water will be felt primarily by people with problem skin, especially those who struggle with:

• Atopic dermatitis;
• Dryness;
• Hypersensitivity.

Spraying the epidermis with thermal water:

• Relieves irritation and redness;
• Moisturizes dry skin;
• Reduces itching and burning sensation.

In the case of oily skin, it has a sebostatic effect, regulating the secretion of sebum and suppressing the development of acne. This is due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

It can also be used to prevent aging by providing proper hydration, increasing protective and restorative abilities.

Thermal water can successfully replace tap water for daily facial cleansing. The use of such water is especially suitable for sensitive skin, where hard tap water is a common cause:

• Irritations;
• Redness;
• Allergic reactions.

It is worth including in your daily care, applying before applying cream in case of problem skin, spraying on the face or wiping instead of toner.

However, you need to remember that water does not have moisturizing properties. Therefore, after use, it is necessary to apply an appropriate face cream.

It should also be noted that the beneficial properties of thermal water can be used indirectly by using cosmetics containing thermal water.

Effect

Thermal water for face:

• cleanses pores of fat and dirt;
• intercellular exchange improves;
• increases elasticity;
• serves as protection against ultraviolet radiation and poor ecology;
• eliminates acne;
• relieves itching in psoriasis.

Such properties are ensured with regular use of the product. All you need to do is choose the right water for your skin and use it to care for it. According to reviews, using such products your face will look much healthier.

How to use

Skin care is more than just cleansing with makeup remover or applying night cream. The condition can be taken care of in other ways. In this case, thermal waters are an ideal remedy.

These are real “energy injections” due to the minerals that are necessary for the proper functioning of the skin.

What is important is that the use of thermal water increases the effectiveness of subsequent cosmetic procedures, that is, it enhances the effect of the moisturizer.

When using, firstly, pay attention to the composition. Thermal waters may differ in the content of mineral salts and other additional ingredients. Of course, the richer the composition, the better.

The use of thermal water is limited to spraying the face and décolleté from a distance of 30-50 cm.

Thermal water can be used at any time of the day, morning and evening are recommended.

If it is hypotonic, wait a while and gently wipe the skin with a tissue.

Then apply day or night cream.

Can also be used throughout the day to refresh skin or make makeup last longer.

Suitable for the skin around the eyes. Simply moisten a cotton pad and apply it as a compress around the eyes for a few minutes to relieve fatigue or swelling.

Thanks to its small size and convenient packaging, reminiscent of an antiperspirant, you can carry it with you in your purse and use it when necessary.

Preparation

Thermal water can be prepared at home. For this you will need Essentuki No. 17 mineral water. It must be opened and left for several hours to remove gases. After this, the liquid is ready for use. To increase efficiency, infusions of chamomile, calendula, sage, and mint are added to the water. The resulting product has a cleansing and moisturizing effect. This composition can be poured into ice molds and frozen. The cubes can be used to wipe the face 2 times a day.

Lemon juice and any essential oil that enhances the effect of the product will help replace the herbal infusion. Add 2 tbsp to 500 ml of water. l. juice and 6 drops of ether. Everything should be poured into a clean bottle with a spray bottle and stored in a room where there is no sunlight. The disadvantage of home remedies is the large spray. And the effect, as can be seen from the reviews, is no worse than store-bought products. It is enough to use them regularly, and then your facial skin will be young and attractive.

Rating of the best

Thermal waters from both foreign and domestic producers are sold on the cosmetic market.

Vichy thermal water

The most famous and popular, which can be bought in a cosmetic store and pharmacy.

This is more than “ordinary” thermal water. It is mined from the depths of igneous rocks located in the Auvergne. This area is called the land of extinct volcanoes: they are scattered over an area of ​​almost 4,000 square kilometers and extend over a length of about 120 km.

Volcanic activity in this region began about 380 million years ago. The rains that fell approximately 1000 years ago penetrated the volcanic rocks to the depth of magma. The deeper, the warmer.

At a depth of 4000 meters at a temperature of 140 degrees Celsius, the water is enriched with carbon dioxide. On the way to the surface, it is “charged” with rock minerals that have healing and soothing properties.

The water of this French resort is classified as chloride-bicarbonate-sodium. Contains 17 mineral salts and 13 trace elements, including:

• Calcium - has anti-inflammatory properties;
• Iron - supports regeneration, saturates skin cells with oxygen;
• Lithium – anti-inflammatory effect;
• Manganese is an antioxidant;
• Potassium - strengthens the hydrolipid layer, moisturizes;
• Magnesium - has a restorative effect, stimulates regeneration;
• Boron - has a healing effect;
• Silicon - strengthens capillaries, stimulates regeneration;
• Strontium – has an anti-inflammatory effect, prevents skin itching;
• Sulfur - reduces seborrhea, has antibacterial properties, removes toxins;
• Bicarbonates - cleanse the skin, enhance protective properties;
• Fluoride is an antioxidant;
• Sodium - regulates hydration;
• Orthophosphates - give the skin energy, stimulate cellular processes;
• Ammonia - necessary for the synthesis of amino acids, restores the skin.

The concentration of minerals is high (one of the highest among thermal waters used in cosmetics) - up to 5.2 grams per liter.

Vichy water also has the highest content of trace elements such as:

• Lithium;
• Iron;
• Manganese;
• Silicon.

Thanks to this it has:

• Moisturizing;
• Regenerating;
• Calming;
• Anti-aging

properties.

By strengthening the epidermis, it makes the skin more resistant to adverse external factors that affect accelerated skin aging and can aggravate problems, such as:

• Acne;
• Atopic dermatitis;
• Rosacea.

Vichy thermal water:

• Restores skin integrity - stimulates cell renewal and differentiation of keratinocytes, strengthens the hydrolipid barrier, stimulates the synthesis of intercellular connections, increases the content of calcium and magnesium in the epidermis. In a word, it makes the skin more compact and holistic, and therefore resistant to external factors;
• Stimulates regenerative and restorative processes - accelerates the restoration of the hydrolipid layer that makes up the protective barrier of the skin, accelerates the regeneration of irritated skin and reduces erythema;
• Strengthens the natural antioxidant mechanisms of the skin - stimulates the synthesis of enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase) involved in neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals, modulates the expression of genes responsible for antioxidant processes. Reduces oxidative stress caused by UV rays;
• Soothes - reduces the inflammatory reaction of the skin, thereby reducing the level of sensitivity, reducing redness and discomfort caused by irritation.

Because it is water from volcanic rocks, it is also called volcanic, which makes the water and cosmetics based on it unique compared to other thermal waters used in dermatocosmetics.

The beneficial effects on the skin have been confirmed by many clinical studies.

Thermal water of La Roche Posay

The water from these springs is a combination of rainwater that slowly filters through the layers of the earth.

La Roche-Posay thermal water:

• Relieves irritation and redness;
• Soothes and strengthens the skin;
• Protects from external environmental factors;
• Prevents premature skin aging process.

Emollient and soothing properties help improve the condition:

• Sensitive and irritated skin in children and adults;
• After dermatological procedures, depilation, shaving.

Suitable for people suffering from skin problems:

• Atopic dermatitis;
• Allergies;
• Cooperosis;
• Psoriasis;
• Eczema.

Films:

• Burning;
• Itching;
• Dryness;
• Skin tightening;
• Irritation and sunburn;
• Redness after diaper.

Makes Skin:

• Smooth;
• Soft;
• Elastic;
• Protected from external factors.

An effective method for refreshing and removing makeup.

Thermal water Avene

AVENE Thermal Water is a lifesaver for skin prone to dehydration, including:

• Sensitive;
• Allergic;
• Atopic;
• Irritated by cosmetic procedures;
• Polluted air;
• Sunburnt.

Suitable for caring for:

• Sensitive;
• Hypersensitive;
• Flaky;

skin.

Soothes and relieves irritation. Used in dermatological spas to treat skin diseases.

Thermal water Uriage

It is mined in the French Alps at an altitude of 422 meters above sea level, at the top of the Belledon mountain range near Grenoble. This is an isolated place without pollution.

Has many beneficial properties for the skin:

• Protects the epidermis from dehydration;
• Strengthens the skin barrier;
• Maintains skin cellular balance.

URIAGE thermal water is isotonic water. This means that it does not affect the volume and activity of cells.

Contains 11 minerals and trace elements. The high concentration of calcium and magnesium salts contained also soothes the skin.

Silicon strengthens the hydrolipid film.

Mineral salts, in addition to moisturizing, restore the skin's protective barrier. Gives a healthy shine.

Useful for dermatological and otolaryngological procedures. Safe for sensitive and irritated skin. Suitable for children from 6 months.

What is it for?

It is indispensable as a moisturizer on airplanes, during extreme heat outside, and after sports training. Helps the skin recover after peeling by enriching cells with essential nutrients. Helps maintain skin in normal condition, protecting against premature aging processes.

Often used to prepare homemade masks and creams

Types of groundwater

Volcanic water is a type of thermal water that draws its wealth of minerals and trace elements from volcanic rocks. It has all the properties of thermal and mineral water.

Thermal water is “warm” mineral water. It differs from drinking mineral water in its content of minerals and trace elements, as well as its medicinal properties.

Mineral water is naturally mineralized water with a stable mineral content; Usually distinguished:

• Low-mineralized containing up to 500 mg of elements per 1 liter of water;
• Medium mineralized - 501-1500 mg/l;
• Highly mineralized - more than 1500 mg/l.

Spring water is underground water suitable for drinking. Unlike mineral ones, spring water does not necessarily have to contain a stable mineral composition.

Consumer Reviews

Lika, 40 years old: I prefer low-mineralized formulations, my skin is prone to allergies, and liquids with a high concentration of mineral salts cause redness. I’m quite pleased with Libriderm, low price and good (I won’t say excellent) quality. Suitable for daily care and fixing makeup. The downside is that it takes a long time to absorb.

Olga 25: I love Libriderm. I only use this cosmetic line. Of the presented options for thermal water, I prefer the one with hyaluronic acid. Its price is slightly higher than usual, but two products in one are savings.

Oleg, 28 years old: Why do girls have everything, but men have nothing? After changing the region (South to North), problems with the skin on the face began: dryness, redness, burning. After shaving - generally out. My wife suggested I try it and said it helps her a lot. The liquid has almost no odor, but the burning sensation, redness and dryness have disappeared. One spray per day is enough. I go out into the cold without fear.

Alexander, 25 years old: While looking for a gift for his wife, I found reviews about Libriderm. I purchased a whole range of products, including thermal water, and started using the latter myself after shaving. I'll tell you guys, this is a thing. Better than regular cream or gel.

Inna, 30 years old: On the advice of a friend, I bought this miracle liquid for myself and tried it. Honestly, not really... I shared it with a friend. She brought her own remedy, and it turned out to be much better. One manufacturer, volume, label, composition and even price, and such a difference... Did I get a fake?

Svetlanka, 23 years old: I am skeptical about domestic “brands”. I prefer French cosmetics or natural Indian ones. I tried Lybriderm from a friend. Compared to French funds, this is an average budget option. I buy thermal water from Libriderm only for flights and trips.

Elena, 26 years old: When buying thermal water from Libriderm, I advise you to take low-mineralized water for the summer, and selenium water for the winter. The rest is consistent, in comparison with France - average cost - average quality.

Yulia: I don’t know how it is in Paris, but for Russia it’s the same. Inexpensive and effective. I'll head over. By the way, in summer it’s really better to use low-mineralized water.

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Cosmetologists' opinion

Specialists in the field of dermatology and cosmetology agree on the need to use thermal liquids and compositions in facial care. Regarding thermal water and the composition based on it from Libriderm, reviews from cosmetologists are positive. The effectiveness and quality of this cosmetic product are noted, taking into account the fact that its price is more than acceptable and is designed for average income.

Cosmetologists also recommend choosing the right composition, noting that isotonic and low-mineralized compositions are more suitable for young girls; older women are recommended to use liquids that are more concentrated in composition.