I have never been someone who paid much attention to beauty or skincare routines. Like most Indian men, I grew up with minimal exposure to personal care beyond the basics—soap, shampoo, and the occasional moisturizer. The idea of a structured grooming regimen always felt foreign, something that belonged to a different world. My mornings were simple: wash my face, brush my teeth, and get on with the day. The beauty aisle in stores was a place I walked past without a second glance, filled with products whose purposes I neither understood nor cared to explore.
That changed when Apple Support sent me a guide on cleaning AirPods, which mentioned micellar water as a recommended solution. I had heard the term before, mostly from my wife, who uses it as part of her skincare routine. Until then, I had assumed it was just another cosmetic product with a fancy name. The fact that Apple, a brand I trust for tech, endorsed it for cleaning electronics made me reconsider its utility. I read up about how micellar water works—its ability to attract dirt and oil without harsh chemicals. It struck me how little I knew about something so commonplace in many people’s lives.
The beauty industry is vast, with an overwhelming array of products, each serving a specific purpose. For someone like me, who has never engaged with it beyond the bare essentials, the segment feels daunting. The terminology, the variety, the claims—everything seems designed to appeal to those already invested in self-care rituals. Yet, there’s a reason why brands in this space command such loyalty and premium pricing. Trust, safety, and quality matter when products are applied to the skin, and the best companies have spent decades building that credibility. My brief interaction with micellar water made me realize how much I’ve overlooked simply because it wasn’t part of my world.
Now, after cleaning my AirPods with micellar water, I’m waiting to see if the shrill noise they’ve been making disappears. More than that, this small episode has made me curious about the broader beauty and personal care industry. It’s a sector that thrives on precision, science, and consumer trust—elements that resonate beyond just cosmetics. Maybe I’ll learn more about it, not because I plan to adopt an elaborate routine, but because understanding things outside my usual scope is always worthwhile. For now, though, I’ll settle for functional earbuds and the quiet satisfaction of having tried something new.