Cleansing balm for dry-oily winter skin: HEEDA charcoal balm

Why my dry-oily skin needed a cleansing balm in winter

In winter, my skin tends to feel deeply tight and rough on the surface, with tiny bumps and pimples appearing. If I do not moisturize immediately after cleansing, the tightness gets severe, so I looked for something that would leave less moisture stripped away even after cleansing.

How I removed my makeup

I spread it evenly over my dry face, then massaged in circular motions, focusing on areas where blackheads and pores concerned me. I lightly massaged heavier makeup areas as well, added water to emulsify it, and rinsed with lukewarm water.

I also tried it around eyes where I had applied eyeliner and eyeshadow, and it removed the eyelid makeup cleanly. The balm rolled smoothly, and I did not feel irritation while using it.

Texture and scent

The texture was soft, and it even felt a little like using a mud pack to me. The naturally derived ingredient scent felt mild enough that I barely noticed it.

Post-cleanse tightness and skin texture after one week

After a week of use, my skin did not feel severely tight after cleansing, so it felt relatively comfortable even before I applied my skincare. I felt that my whiteheads, oxidized blackheads, and rough-feeling skin surface had improved a lot, and that my skincare absorbed well.

That said, this was my one-week experience using it during winter, when I experience dehydration beneath the skin’s surface. Skin condition and how a product feels can vary from person to person.