Thermal water: why is it needed and how to choose?

The must have of the summer season is thermal water. This is not just water, but obtained from the real healing sources of France and Scotland. The deeper they are underground, the higher the concentration of salts and the content of microelements.

Properties 

Thermal water has soothing, regenerating properties / istockphoto.com

Thermal water contains a huge amount of substances and useful components. For example, zinc - relieves skin inflammation; selenium - helps cells to recover; calcium strengthens the protective functions of the skin. Thermal water has soothing, regenerating properties. And in the heat it copes with dry skin, it fills the cells with moisture, and thus slows down the aging process. If you work in an office, then a can of thermal water must be on your desk. Dry air, dust, the operation of air conditioners - all this negatively affects the skin.

Thermal water: views

At first glance, the thermal water seems to be the same. Not really. This is evidenced by the indicator of the content of trace elements - it is indicated on the can. There are three types of thermal waters:

Isotonic. This is the most common water, it is similar in composition to normal saline. Suitable for all skin types. Moisturizes and soothes her. Trace element content: 9-11 mg / l

Hypotonic. Soft water, suitable for dry and sensitive skin, as it contains the least amount of trace elements - 9 mg / l.

Hypertensive. A distinctive characteristic of this water is its high content of microelements: more than 11 mg / l. It is concentrated and suitable for those with oily skin prone to acne, enlarged pores.

How to apply?

Thermal water can be used on both makeup and clean skin / istockphoto.com

Thermal water can also be applied to makeup, and on clean skin. According to many cosmetologists, all water, except for isotonic water, should be blotted with a napkin after spraying. Otherwise, you will get the effect of the sea: remember how it dries and tightens the skin after you swim.

Thermal water - other uses

Thermal water can be used for different purposes, for example:

• Spray onto mosquito bites.
• After sunburn.
• After the cloth mask.
• To lighten the thick cream - add to the jar and stir.
• Soothe skin after epilation.
• "Water" cells after sunburn.
• Strengthen the effect of the mask. For example, to make alginate or clay on the basis of a thermal bath.
• Moisten a beauty blender to apply makeup. This will make the tone smoother and the shadows brighter.

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