The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter 20ml Travel Size

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PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate: has emollient, cleansing and skin-softening properties. It also helps oily ingredients rinse from the skin without leaving a greasy residue The state of my skin has been a real annoyance over the last few years—sometimes it would be plagued with spots, while a few weeks later, it would switch in a second and become insufferably dry. With some products only worsening the issue, this situation has made the process of selecting skincare a little difficult to say the least. After using this product for three days, I’d noticed my skin was looking generally brighter and refreshed. It also felt a lot softer and silky, which is especially rare during the inconsistent weather at the moment. This buttery pot of goodness makes taking your makeup off at the end of the day a bit of fun. The Body Shop

The 200ml bottle has a pump dispenser, making it easy to get the right amount of product each time leading to no waste. Within a week of using the cleanser (alongside other La Roche-Posay products), I noticed a huge difference in my skin. I hope La Roche-Posay never discontinues the cleanser or the other Effacular H products, as they’re the best skincare products I’ve ever used. When cleansing with a balm use the opportunity to practice some at-home facial massage and lift and sculpt your eye area, cheekbones and jawline," Jane adds. “Support the skin with one hand and use a microfibre cloth to gently buff the skin, using short, linear strokes to work with the natural grain of your facial tissues. This will improve circulation and lymphatic drainage and encourage healthier and younger-looking skin,” she shares. Ethylhexyl palmitate: a mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions as an emollient (softens and soothes the skin) and texture enhancer Alongside breaking down makeup, this cleanser easily gets rid of any dirt or impurities on your face too. The result is clean, nourished and refreshed skin. As this cleanser has so many skin-loving ingredients, my skin feels wonderfully soft and smooth after using it. It never feels harsh on the skin, so I agree that this would be suitable for sensitive skins too. It comes in a medium-sized tin, which is made from aluminium so it’s fully recyclable (or reusable if you’re in need of a handy tin).

If your skin is feeling particularly dry use a nourishing cleansing balm as a simple face mask by leaving it on clean skin for 10-15 minutes and then remove with a warm cloth. Or use it as a lip balm, on cuticles, or on any other dry areas.” It’s hard to say no to a product that is such high-quality and still budget-friendly. Caroline Hirons also loves the Camomile Cleansing Butter. Conclusion

Application-wise, Mona Gohara, MD, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine, previously recommended massaging cleansing balms "three times around the face with gentle pressure." Cleansing balms are very effective at dissolving heavy face and eye makeup as well as all traces of dirt that has built up throughout the day or night,” says Jane Foulston. They're also “suitable for both a morning or evening routine as well as either a first or second cleanse,” she shares. Thanks to their silky-smooth consistency, cleansing balms also feel incredibly delicate on the skin, making them the perfect choice for both dry and sensitive skin types. And unlike cleansing oils, they doesn't feel too liquid-y either (not until you rub them into your skin, that is). They start off as a balm (hence the name) and emulsify into an oil as you massage them in, at which stage you should see all your stubborn makeup melt away before your eyes. A balm cleanser should be the first step in your skincare routine – think of it as a makeup remover with benefits. Most cleansing balms work best when applied to dry skin: simply take a small dollop, massage it into your face, and add water to loosen. Once you’re done, a balm is best removed using a damp flannel or muslin cloth, before following up with your favourite water-based cleanser and creams. Can I use a cleansing balm every day?Let's be real, there are many reasons as to why cleansing balms are superior to old-school makeup remover wipes and their micellar water counterparts. For starters, they offer a more effective way to pre-cleanse and remove makeup, excess oil, dirt or built-up grime without leaving your skin parched. “Many balms also contain nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E and essential oils so they don’t strip the skin and leave it feeling tight in the same way that other types of cleansers might,” says Jane Foulston, director of award-winning skincare brand Emma Hardie. Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter: an emollient that has smoothing and nourishing properties for dry skin. It’s also a rich source of antioxidants and skin-replenishing fatty acids Once rinsed - and I gently buffed away any residue with a flannel - my skin was left looking bright and feeling soft, clean and hydrated. If you've got oily skin this might not be the best choice for you, but with my skin on the dry side it worked wonders. I was also impressed that you can leave it on for 10 minutes to use as a deep cleansing mask. When it comes to the actual products themselves, you might want to look out for those that contain hydrating ingredients such as fatty acids, aloe vera, squalane and hyaluronic acid, as well as enzymes and antioxidants to help wash away any traces of makeup while also strengthening your skin's natural barrier. How to use a cleansing balm