Although micelles are often depicted as being spherical, they can be cylindrical or oblate depending on the chemical structure of the amphiphile. Micellar solutions are isotropic phases.
History
Micellar originates from France, with its usage in skincare dating back to 1913.[5] Its popularity boomed internationally when French pharmaceutical company
Bioderma released their product Sensibio H2O micellar water in 1991, which is said to be sold every 2 seconds worldwide today.[6]
Commercial uses
Micellar water is used to remove makeup and oil from the face.[7][8][9][10][11]
References
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