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Rose & cranberry micellar water

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Rose & cranberry micellar water

Micellar waters are popular, multifunctional, skincare products that can remove makeup, cleanse, tone and moisturise the skin all at the same time!

Usually a blend of water, hydrosols and herbal extracts, with small quantities of surfactants, they are used to remove both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-hating) dirt.

In addition to promoting skin hydration, removing dirt and oil, and helping keep skin clear, micellar waters are generally suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

You can follow this recipe directly or use this as a base to add your own spin by incorporating hydrosols and extracts of your choice - see substitutions below.

Recipe
Makes 100g - use our Batch Size Calculator and the percentages provided here to easily adjust the volume of your batch.

Phase A
89.95g | 89.95% Rose hydrosol, NZ, spray free
5g | 5% Cranberry glycerite extract

Phase B
4g | 4% Polysorbate 20
1g | 1% Geogard ECT
0.05g | 0.05% Vitamin E (optional)

Method
  • Combine Phase A ingredients in a beaker, stirring until well mixed.
  • In a separate beaker combine Phase B ingredients, stirring until well mixed.
  • Slowly add Phase B to Phase A, stirring until well mixed.
  • Check/adjust pH to 5 - 5.4. See our pH testing - why & how we do it blog post for more info.
  • Pour into a bottle. Optional to close with a mister cap.
To use
Either pour or spritz onto cotton wool or face wipe of choice.
Sweep across the face to cleanse and remove makeup.
Does not need to be rinsed off.

Substitutions
Hydrosol - You can choose any hydrosol, use aloe vera juice, or simply replace the entire percentage, or part thereof, with distilled water.
Glycerite extract - You can choose any glycerite extract (Blueberry, Cranberry, Cucumber, Papaya, Rosehip, 
Watermelon, Yucca) or replace with glycerin. You could also use a hydroethanolic extract at a lower percentage (check the recommended usage rate on the product pages). If you choose the do this, keep the 5% glycerin and take the percentage for the hydroethanolic extract out of the water/hydrosol.


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