If you're no stranger, to skincare, then you'll know the biggest rule in any routine is to cleanse, cleanse, cleanse! Cleansing your skin has a wide array of benefits, but the most common and important one is that it rids your skin of all the impurities and make-up you wear. Recently, K-pop idols have been switching their usual cleansers for the new big thing: cleansing balms.
Want to know why? Then keep on reading!
Cleansing balms are perfect for those with 'problem skin'. If your usual cleanser gives you dry or oily skin and causes breakouts, then it is probably time to consider making the switch - and making it for the better, too. Cleansing balms can act as a treatment cleanser, which can help make a real difference to your complexion. Dull skin, bye-bye!
But first, what are cleansing balms?
Cleansing balms are thick, creamy, rich cleansers that remove dirt, make-up, and impurities from your skin without having it feel as if your natural oils are stripped and dried from your skin.
Unlike other cleansers, balms can be used around your eyes to remove hard-to-reach eye make-up, as they are more often than not made with natural ingredients that will not irritate even the most sensitive of skin.
Cleansing balms is one of the most effective ways to break down make-up, thanks to the natural oils they are made from. These oils help provide a deep cleanse to your skin by removing excess oils that are clogging your pores, effectively preventing breakouts.
Cleansing balms are cleansers that make your skin feel healthy, hydrated, and clean. They are the perfect first step to your skincare routine!
How do you use a cleansing balm?
With dry hands, apply a quarter-sized amount to your hands and warm it between your dry fingers. Once it has been warmed, massage gently onto dry skin in circular motions. To get rid of stubborn eye make-up, massage the eye area to make sure all product is dissolved.
Once the make-up starts to breakdown, add warm water onto your face, and massage the
cleansing balm in with the same gentle, circular motions. Once you feel like all dirt and product has been dissolved, wipe away the cleansing balm with a warm, damp cloth.
Why should you use a cleansing balm?
Cleansing balms are perfect for all skin types and can help combat almost all skin concerns. It is especially good for those with sensitive, dry, and/or dehydrated skin. Cleansing balms work the best for these skin types as they provide an immediate increase in moisture to the skin and is a gentler alternative to make-up removers. Cleansing balms help keep your skin feeling nourished and soft and prevents any form of irritation and redness. People with oily skin can benefit from cleansing balms as well because the oils in cleansing balms can gently breakdown excess oil on your skin without drying out your face.
Cleansing balms are effective make-up remover. Why? Most make-up products are oil-based and designed for extended wear, therefore the oils in cleansing balms can quickly latch itself to the oils in make-up, allowing the cleansing balm to gently break down make-up without causing dryness. It also does not strip the skin of its natural oils. You do not need excessive scrubbing, which means the chances of you irritating your skin is little to none.
Would you use cleaning balms?
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Written by Alexa L.
