Cleansing balm: the mother of all make-up removers
18.9.2017
Translation: machine translated
Make-up removers are a dime a dozen: wipes, micellar water, cleansing foam, milk, lotion or perhaps a thorough cleansing gel? All well and good, but my heart is currently beating for my latest discovery: cleansing balms.
I've got it. Out of all the many options, I've finally found my number one make-up remover. It only took me eight years and will most likely change again in the foreseeable future. But let's live for the moment so that I can share my enthusiasm for the tried and tested classic cleansing balms with you. Because they're not new. But they are effective.
What is that supposed to be?
Cleansing balms are an oil-based make-up remover with a very rich, almost waxy texture that removes make-up from the face particularly thoroughly and gently. To use, massage a small amount of cleansing balm into dry skin with your fingers. The fingers are then moistened slightly and the balm massaged in further. This step changes the consistency from solid to oily. This is particularly beneficial for waterproof make-up as it is easier to remove. Finally, all you have to do is remove the remaining balm from your face with lukewarm water or a damp cloth.
Ok, so what's supposed to be better than my previous make-up remover?
Let's start with some theory before we move on to more tangible arguments: Compared to conventional cleansers, Cleansing Balms are oil-based instead of water-based. Only vegetable oils (i.e. no mineral oils) are used in their manufacture. Due to the solid form of the cleansing balms, there is also no need to use surfactants, which usually act as an emulsifier to make oil and water miscible. By dispensing with surfactants, the skin can also be gently cleansed without destroying its natural oil film.
So that was some information on the topic. But what convinced me the most is not the theory, but the practice: after using my Cleansing Balm, there is no unpleasant film that urges me to wash my face. And: no more tight skin. I've never had that with any product before. The skin feels plump, nourished and pore-deep clean.
But there are two catches:
Firstly: Removing eye make-up would actually be possible, but it is rather unpleasant, as the application leaves a light film on the eyes, which you have to blink away with great effort. I would therefore recommend using a different product for the thorough and practical removal of eye make-up.
Secondly: You save on cotton pads, but the product itself is not as effective as a micellar water, for example.
A little tip: Cleansing balms can also be applied and worked in well with a cleansing brush. I personally use this one from Trisa.
Summarised
Do you have sensitive, dry skin, are you not afraid of a little extra effort for your face and are you enthusiastic about a pleasant deep cleansing? Then #StayCalmAndUseTheBalm
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Natalie Hemengül
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Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.
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