Charcoal cleansing balm for blackheads: HEEDA Jirisan, 1-week test

What concerns did I have with combination-oily, dehydrated skin?

In summer, the area around my nose and my T-zone tend to get shiny, and my blackheads are quite noticeable. I had tried sebum-removing packs and cleansing products, but I wasn’t satisfied, and I was also bothered by patches where my makeup would look flaky.

How did I use the HEEDA cleansing balm?

I applied an appropriate amount to my dry face and massaged it in. The soft balm texture turned oil-like with my body heat, then I added water to emulsify it before rinsing it off.

The product instructions recommend using it once or twice a week. The oily feel was unfamiliar at first, but I got used to it as I kept using it.

How did my skin feel after about one week?

After the first use, I felt that my blackheads were being gently cleared away, and my skin felt less dry or tight after washing. After about one week, the blackheads and tiny bumps around my nose seemed to have decreased, and the spots where my makeup used to look flaky felt less noticeable too.

Still, these changes are observations from my own skin. It seemed worth considering for anyone looking for a balm cleanser to manage sebum and blackheads who prefers a moisturized finish after cleansing.