The Ultimate Guide to Using a Cleansing Balm - The Highlight (2024)

FAQs

How to properly use a cleansing balm? ›

Cleansing Balms: Apply to dry skin (with dry hands), massage onto skin, emulsify with water, massage some more, rinse thoroughly, and pat your skin dry.

Yes, since the cleansing balm removes all makeup and impurities, wipe away the residue for smooth, clean skin that isn't stripped of any natural oils. If your skin is craving a facial mask, you can leave the balm on for 20 minutes while you continue the rest of your routine, and then wash it off with warm water.

Yes! Cleansing balm doesn't just remove makeup, it cleanses away impurities and buildup, as well as pollution and daily grime that can accumulate on your skin day-to-day. Cleansing your skin every day, even if you've not put a bit of makeup on, is important to maintaining your skin's health and radiance.

The best balms are also able to achieve this without leaving your skin feeling dehydrated, dry, or tight. If you are someone who wears makeup regularly or likes to wash your face every day, then we recommend using it morning and night! Share your cleansing tips here that help ease the stress of the day away.

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Start with an oil-based makeup remover balm to dissolve long-wearing makeup (foundation, concealer, blush, etc.), then follow it up with a water-based facial cleanser to remove sweat, pollution, dirt, and any accumulation of oil stuck in your pores.

There's no set guideline for which types of cleansers are best for double cleansing; the most common practice is to wash your face with a pure oil, oil-based liquid cleanser, cleansing balm, gentle face scrub, or cleansing cloth and then follow with a regular, water-soluble cream, gel, or lotion cleanser that's ...

We enthusiastically say “Yes!” Cleansing balms, including Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover, are suitable for all skin types and easily swapped for your regular cleanser. They're particularly beneficial for those with dry skin, sensitive skin, and people who wear makeup.

Any oil-based skincare product can harden and separate if it's kept too cool, making it unusable. So keep your oil-based serums and balms at room temperature.

Con 1: More expensive. You have to use a generous dollop for each wash, which means you'll need to restock more often. Pro 2: Travels easily. The mess-free texture and jar container make balm a more convenient choice when you're on the go.

Do cleansing balms clog pores? ›

Cleansing oils & cleansing balms are great for taking off makeup, but they will clog your pores if you're acne prone! So many of them contain soybean oil, coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, apricot oil, avia ado oil, etc.

Both cleansing oils and cleansing balms use oil to attract and dissolve makeup, sunscreen, dirt, oil and bacteria from the skin. Once you add water, the cleanser emulsifies and rinses clean, removing all impurities from the skin. One is not more effective than the other – they do the same thing.

Unlike other cleansers, cleansing balms should first be applied dry. This is because the oils in the balm need to interact with the oil on your skin before adding water.

Those who wear chemical, water-proof sunscreens or heavy make-up will benefit from cleansing oils and balms that are gentle yet effective. Those with extremely sensitive or acne-prone skin would be best off using micellar water as the long process of massaging and emulsifying oils or balms can be too harsh for some.

The oils in cleansing balm can also breakout down the sebum and gunk in your pores if you massage it well enough - I do this, even after I exfoliate my blackheads just for that added benefit!

Cleansing balms require a slightly different approach than a traditional face wash. The biggest difference is that you apply it directly to dry skin instead of wetting your face first. Here's the full rundown: Morning or night, scoop a quarter-sized amount and apply to dry skin.

Formula. Simply put, no matter how creamy the face washes claim to be, it would leave the skin drier than any standard cleansing balm. Rich in oils and beeswax, the emulsifying effect of cleansing balms is superior without a doubt.

By cleansing first you help removing dirt, sweat and make up off skin's surface. You are then working with a clean base to then exfoliate away dead skin cells that can pile up on skin's surface. Exfoliating can soften your skin and allows a fresh layer of skin cells to emerge as dead skin cells are washed away.

Yes, for some people, oil cleansing can cause an initial skin purge. This would only happen when you start oil cleansing for the first time, not if you have already been oil cleansing regularly for a few months or years (or suddenly switching to a different oil or product).