Overheard a client in my chair say they only cleanse with micellar water at night, which explains their persistent congestion. | Estheticians - Thought Shares
Check the label on your bottle, because some formulas are meant to stay on. It really depends on the brand and if they add extra stuff like oils or fragrance. Leaving the wrong kind on can actually irritate your skin over time.
You're just moving dirt around if you don't rinse it off. What do people think is in that grimy cotton pad after they wipe? Do they believe it all just magically disappears from their face?
Wait, you're telling me people actually leave that stuff on? I saw my sister use micellar water once and she just wiped it around and went to bed. I thought she was just being lazy, not following the directions. That can't be right for your face, leaving soap residue on seems like asking for breakouts.