Homemade Cleansing Balm Recipe

What is cleansing balm? 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.

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How does a cleansing balm work? The oil in a cleansing balm works to remove dirty oil from your skin and replace it with fresh, nourishing oils.

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Cleansing balm is easy to make with only a handful of natural ingredients.

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Ingredients: Shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, calendula oil, essential oils

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Microwave the shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil until completely melted.

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Once the oil mixture cools, add calendula oil and essential oils.

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Pour mixture into a container and let cool for about 24 hours.

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