Facial water

Facial water, facial spray, misting spray or thermal water is a purified water used in beauty treatments and skin care, provided in an aerosol [1] or spritz (spray bottle) container.[2] Facial sprays can be commercial or homemade.[3]

Uses and effects

Thermal water is a mineral water spray that comes from thermal springs and is sold by companies such as Avène and Evian.[4] Writer-photographer Dana Burke stated in StyleBistro that its use "is said to soothe, refresh and soften skin." Burke quoted a study in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine stating that thermal mineral water, with its "anti-inflammatory properties," was used to "promote healing of skin irritations and improve skin restoration after injuries or cosmetic procedures."[4]

Misting sprays alone do not actually moisturize the skin, because the water evaporates.[1] Leslie Baumann, chief of cosmetic dermatology at the University of Miami, Florida, stated that a misting spray can be helpful for "sensitive, very dry skin" provided a moisturizer is applied "immediately afterward" to lock in the water. In her book The Skin Type Solution, Baumann wrote that "if you're one of those sensitive and very dry types, chlorinated and hard water—especially if hot—can exacerbate problems. Instead spritz or rinse with water containing soothing ingredients like selenium and chamomile."[1] Jessica Cruel of PopSugar stated that "spritzing your face with water is yet another way to keep skin hydrated" when on a commercial airline flight because of "the arid cabin environment." She advised sealing in the moisture "by applying a hydrating serum midflight."[5]

Criticism

Media reports have said that many of the sprays consist of nothing but "high-priced water."[6] Richard Lloyd of Consumers International commented, "This isn't the first time we've seen a product packaged up with a long list of dubious claims and a price tag to match."[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Misting Sprays and Facial Water - Ask Val for Beauty Advice". Oprah.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Contessa Schexnayder, "Evian Mineral Water Spray," Fashionista, undated
  3. ↑ "DIY Facial Sprays to Help You Keep Your Cool and Beat the Heat". Living Green magazine. July 22, 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Thermal Water: The Beauty Trend Explained". StyleBistro. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Jessica Cruel. "Travel Beauty Tips For Flying". POPSUGAR Beauty. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Four Popular Facial Sprays Contain Only Water". CRI English. July 11, 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2015.