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Ingredients to look for in a cleansing balm, based on your skin type

Published: Jul 7, 2020 Modified: Jul 7, 2020 by Everblossom Team This post may contain affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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It wasn't very long ago that most balms were petroleum-based. We've come a long way since then, and thank goodness.

We have a lot more options now, both when it comes to ingredients and product categories. Ingredients are a lot healthier now, with more plant based options. Cleansing balms are a great example of both.

One hand is holding an open jar of cleansing balm while the other hand is applying product with fingertips.

What is a cleansing balm?

Cleansing balms are a new type of cleanser. The concept builds off the oil cleansing method, where you literally wash your face with oil instead of a soap or detergent. The difference is that a cleansing balm also contains a thick butter and/or wax.

Cleansing balms are great for a few reasons:

  • Ingredients are very gentle on skin.
  • Cleansing balms are convenient and portable.
  • Multi-use product. Like other balms, you can use it in a pinch for smoothing frizzy hair, lip balm, etc.

They're excellent for softening, protecting and healing your skin, whether it's dry, oily, combination, or sensitive. The oil ingredients make it a very effective makeup-remover.

A manicured hand holding an open container of cleansing balm with caption: "How to Choose a Cleansing Balm Based On Your Skin Type"

How to choose a cleansing balm

Cleansing balms can help all skin types, as long as you choose the right one.

  • For dry skin, look for ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, olive oil, and vitamin E.
  • For oily skin, choose a cleansing balm with safflower oil or grapeseed oil, which are "thinner" oils that won't leave a residue. Also, take a look at "gel" balm cleansers.

Have you ever used a cleansing balm or other nontraditional cleanser?

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