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micellar water

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

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A colloidal suspension of micelles composed of surfactants in water, used as a cleanser. This usually has a viscosity close to that of water. This has similar uses to other human cleansers, such as liquid detergents (ie. body wash, shampoo) and liquid soaps.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cosmetics, lifestyle

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  • Dutch: micellair water — Translations
  • French: eau micellaire — Translations
  • German: Mizellenwasser — Translations