The Hydrating Cleansing Balm’s formula is improved with shea butter and jojoba oil to boost softness and radiance and it melts away makeup without the need for abrasive rubbing. According to a blind consumer home testing set, nine out of ten people preferred the Albolene Micellar Milk Cleanser over their existing makeup removal solution, and nine out of ten said it is suitable for even sensitive skin.

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A cleansing balm is an oil based skin care product that comes in a solid state (as opposed to liquid) and is used for cleansing and makeup removal. Chances are, unless you have gone down a Reddit beauty rabbit hole, take beauty advice from your grandma, or regularly peruse the beauty shelves of your local grocery store (all activities we encourage every once in a while, by the way), you haven't heard of Albolene. That's about to change.Geranium essential oil– Geranium (also Rose Geranium, which is similar) supports clear, calm skin by regulating oil production and helping unclog pores. One of my favorite essential oils because of its woodsy, rosy scent. (Find organic geranium essential oil here)

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Cocoa butter– A moisturizing oil that comes from the cocoa bean. Cocoa butter is very hard at room temperature so it helps with the consistency of the cleansing balm. (I get disks of organic cocoa butter in bulk but you can find them online.) Petrolatum is used in the Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser because it is a rich emollient and skin protectant. It is derived from crude oil, however, it is highly purified prior to being used in cosmetics. Petrolatum has a melting point that is close to body temperature, so it softens upon application and forms a water-repellant film over the applied area. This film prevents evaporation of the skin’s natural moisture and increases skin hydration by causing buildup of water beneath the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin). Furthermore, petrolatum has been shown to penetrate deeply into damaged skin and enhance recovery of the skin’s barrier function. Petrolatum protects the skin after an injury by replicating the occlusive properties of the stratum corneum. Extensive clinical data has shown petrolatum to be a gentle ingredient.While the skincare category has made significant strides to transform how our culture defines what’s beautiful, there remains an opportunity to push for more inclusive and holistic definitions,” says Tyler Smith, marketing lead for Bridges Consumer Healthcare at Albolene. Bergamot essential oil– A calming essential oil with a cheery, uplifting scent. (Find organic bergamot essential oil here) A few of these same ingredients are used in the Albolene Eye Makeup Remover, including mineral oil, petrolatum, and beta carotene. Two additional ingredients in the Eye Makeup Remover include ozokerite and jojoba seed oil. As mentioned above, ozokerite is a naturally occurring fossil wax that functions as an emulsifier. The dermatologist-created products are free of parabens, fragrance and soap. They are also pegged as non-comedogenic, non-drying and gentle on sensitive skin.