If you happen to have a severe dry skin condition, however, we do recommend reaching out to your general health practitioner for advice before applying any new product to your face. This buttery balm transforms from a silky oil to a milky lather lifting away makeup and impurities leaving my skin feeling like I’ve had a facial. In doing so, you are removing the dirt and impurities that could otherwise clog your pores and cause spots and blemishes to appear. It won't remove anything long lasting or waterproof, which was surprising to me, because usually, balm or oily cleansers clean waterproof makeup well.

If you notice any of these being used in a cleansing balm you’re interested in trying, we’d highly recommend finding an alternative product. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. You would think that 5 grams is small amount, but if you only use two scoops of it in a cream once a day, it actually lasts a really long time. However, some of the ingredients can have a **negative** effect: Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil can have a comedogenic effect and has a fairly high concentration in this product. It would be perfect for summer, but it works for me now in colder months as well, because I layer it up with other skin care. If you’re going for a double cleanse (and that’s always a good idea), follow this up with a wash for about a minute with lukewarm water, then pat your face dry with a soft towel.

Suitable for all skin types, it only contains apricot oil, cocoa butter, mango butter and cucumber extract, it’s suitable for vegans too! Hydrating and nourishing my skin felt super clean without any tightness so it’s perfect for skin that’s crying out for some tlc. This solid balm melts like butter as you gently massage it into your skin, gradually transforming into a milky oil that effectively melts away make-up and impurities. If you do need to touch your face, for example, to apply make-up, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly beforehand.If blemishes get you down, our Clearskin: Spot Prone Skin range is here to save the day with specially-formulated exfoliators, bubble face cleansers and overnight creams designed to soothe redness and reduce the appearance of spots. To start, you will want to take no more than a grape-sized amount of product and rub it together in your fingertips.

It absorbs into the skin quickly and dries down to a comfortable matte finish which is kind of unusual for physical sunscreens - or at least that was my experience with most of them.

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It obviously gives you that oily look and shine to the skin, but it layers well on top of other mentioned products. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue. If you have sensitive, dry or blemish-prone skin, or you’re simply just looking for a new product to add to your daily skincare routine, cleansing balms could be the product for you.They should be able to advise you on ingredients that might be aggravating for your particular skin type. We’ve taken a stand against animal testing for 30 years and are working to ensure all of our Clearskin range will be vegan going forward. This will remove your skin’s excess sebum whilst leaving your skin lightly moisturised and refreshed. However one type of alcohols, simple alcohols can be quite drying to the skin because it evaporates very quickly.