A DIY Cleansing Balm That Will Melt Your Make-up Off Smoothly In A Few Seconds

Saturday, June 6, 2020, 20:50

There is nothing more relaxing than getting the make-up off at the end of the day, wash your face and hit the bed, is there? Sleeping with a clean and make-free face is also important to keep your skin in optimal health. But, there are certain make-up products that won't come off easily. The formulation of these make-up products is to blame. Waterproof make-up products generally tend to be stubborn. No matter how much make-up remover you use, the product is never completely removed. Being harsh to your skin to get the make-up off does no good for your skin. So, how do you deal with this stubborn make-up then? Cleansing balm comes to your rescue at times like these.

With a lip balm-like texture, a cleansing balm is messaged into the skin to melt your make-up and give you a clear make-up-free face. It works like magic. But these nourishing cleansing balms can cost a bunch. And that stops us from buying one. Well, not anymore! Today, we have a DIY cleaning balm for you that is just as effective as any store-bought make-up product and won't cost you much. Excited yet? Well, before we move on to the DIY, let's get to cleansing balms a little more.

What Is A Cleansing Balm?

Cleansing balms are the latest craze in skin cleansers and make-up removers. The magic of cleansing balm is in its formulation. It contains a mixture of oils, waxes and emulsifiers that make it a solid product instead of liquid like most of your make-up removers.

The concept of using a cleansing balm is similar to double-cleansing. The two kinds of facial cleansers used in double cleansing ensure that both oil-based and water-based products and residue are pulled out of the skin to make it clean and fresh. In a similar fashion, cleansing balm aims to gets absorbed into your skin and dissolve the stubborn oil-based products and remove it effortlessly from your skin.

If you are a regular user of make-up, you must keep a cleansing balm handy at all time. And now, moving on to the DIY.

DIY Cleansing Balm

What you need

½ cup shea butter

2 tbsp virgin coconut oil

How to make

Take the shea butter in a glass bowl and place it on a double boiler.

Add coconut oil to it and heat them until both the ingredients melt together.

Alternatively, you can add both the ingredients in a microwave-safe container and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to melt.

Transfer the melted mixture to a glass container and allow it to cool down at room temperature.

Refrigerate it till it solidifies.

Method of use

Take a small amount of the solid cleansing balm on your fingertips.

Run it between your fingers to warm it up.

Now apply it to your face and massage it into your skin using circular motions. The make-up will slowly start melting.

Once the make-up melts, wipe your face clean and wash your face with a facial cleanser.

Follow it with your nighttime skincare routine.

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Benefits Of Using This DIY Cleansing Balm

This DIY cleansing balm not only removes your make-up but is also quite nourishing for your skin, thanks to its amazing ingredients. Widely used in cosmetic products, shea butter is rich in oleic, stearic, linoleic, and palmitic fatty acids and possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It melts into your skin and moisturises it deeply leaving it soft and smooth. It is also beneficial for the skin due to its strong healing properties[1].

The emollient effect of coconut oil is undeniable. Coconut oil is not only highly hydrating for the skin but it also improves skin barrier function to prevent any skin mishaps. The anti-inflammatory properties of coconut oil calm down any inflammation and treat any skin infection[2].