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

What was it like trying a cleansing balm for the first time on combination-dehydrated skin?

I bought this product to soften sebum because I was concerned about acne and blackheads. I had used foam and oil cleansers before, but this was my first balm formula. The black packaging and the color of the balm were striking, and when I first scooped it out, it felt thick and rich.

How did I use the HEEDA cleansing balm?

I applied an appropriate amount to my face and massaged it in for about 30 seconds. Once it loosened up like an oil, I added water to emulsify it, rinsed, and then washed once more with a foam cleanser. The original information recommended using it within 12 months of opening.

Was there any stickiness or tightness after cleansing?

The initial texture was thick and rich, but after rinsing, there was no stickiness or residue. During my 1 week of use, the skin worsening I had worried about did not happen. In my case, it felt moisturizing, and I felt less tightness after cleansing too.

Did blackheads and bumps change right away?

I felt that blackheads that had been left for a long time were not easy to remove. I am also using it in hopes that it will help with recently developed bumps, but rather than drawing conclusions after only 1 week, I plan to keep using it.

Because it was a formula I had never tried before, I worried it might make things worse, but that did not happen during the 1 week I used it.

Who might it suit?

In my experience, it may be worth considering for combination-dehydrated skin that is concerned about inner tightness after cleansing and wants to try a cleansing balm for blackhead care for the first time. Still, how much it removes blackheads needs to be checked with continued use.