ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019

BODY
Let’s get fizzical
This fizzy face-cleansing technique originally from Japan and popularised in Korea claims to be
a skin miracle worker, not only purifying it post-cleanse, but firming its overall appearance
Fizzy water facial
What is it about?
Carbonated water has a lower pH (between pH3 and
4, which makes it slightly more acidic) than tap water
(between pH6.5-8.5) so it’s less likely to lead to dryness.
Plus, it dilates the skin and widens blood vessels to create
a smoother, brighter complexion.
What are the benefits?
The reason some aestheticians love this treatment, other
than for its simplicity, is because the mineral water can
help keep the cells between collagen fibres strong, aiding
overall firmness and plumpness of the skin. The sparkling
water is also known to help mechanically wash out the
pores without too much harshness.
Regular sparkling water V sparkling mineral water?
The mineral content mixed with the carbonated water is
what is supposed to help deliver the benefits beyond that
of simple sparkling water cleansing the skin. Typically, the
ratio of the water mixes should be one to one. Also, the
mineral water helps dilute the harshness of the fizzing in
the carbonated water, so it’s best to mix the two together.
Alternatively, you can use carbonated mineral water, but
this should then be mixed with regular water, the idea is
to dilute the carbonation to be gentler on the face.
How does it feel?
Carbonated water feels a bit warm, and some say you can
feel the fizzing action on the skin. It doesn’t necessarily
hurt, but because it does warm up and feel slightly tingly,
it can feel a bit unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
Who is it best for?
This is fairly gentle and great for most skin types; very
sensitive skin types should proceed with some caution.
And, of course, moderation is key. Because of the fizzing
action, this shouldn’t be done excessively. More is not
more, in this case.
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