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A multi-tasking wonder in our organic beauty line, Balm Supérieure is a fusion of fine oils designed to cleanse deeply and restore luster, leaving everything in its wake softened, cleansed and nourished. Utilizing gentle emollients and refreshing essential oils, this must-have organic cleansing balm offers many benefits, including the following five.

Cleanse, Remove Makeup, Moisturize

Originally formulated as a cleansing balm, the fine oils in Balm Supérieure gently dissolve surface build-up and soak into the pores, bathing and nourishing them.

Cleansing with the proper ingredients is an essential step to avoid dry, rough skin. Replace harsh, foaming cleansers that strip your skin of its natural oil layer with an oil-based cleanser. Transitioning to Radiance

Balm Supérieure will also remove all makeup, including mascara. As it does so, it nourishes with luscious emollients.

Without oils to reinforce the natural barrier, our skin retains less water, gets drier, and is more prone to fine lines. An oil-based organic cleansing balm avoids the drying action of other kinds of cleansers and leaves the skin better able to protect itself from the elements and avoid signs of premature aging.

The best moisturizers for dry and mature skin work to compensate for lower oil production by replenishing the healthy oils we produce naturally. Oil-based Moisturizers

Gently massage into skin to clear away makeup, pollution and impurities. Remove with a warm wash cloth and rinse with cool water to reveal soft, clean skin.

Soften Eyelashes

Rather than strip necessary oils from the lashes, Balm Supérieure softens and nourishes eyelashes as it cleanses away stubborn mascara. With daily wear and tear, lashes can become weak and brittle, but using this organic balm will help maintain thick, youthful-looking lashes.

Nourish Hair and Tame Flyaways

The light oils in Balm Supérieure, combined with the enlivening fragrance of citrus, clary sage and sandalwood, provide moisture to the hair without being too heavy. Perfect for taming flyaways, nourishing dead ends and creating sleek summer styles. Place a few drops onto your fingertips and work up from the ends of the hair. Works with both a wet or dry look.

Alleviate Dry Scalp and Hair

For the ultimate hair moisturizing experience, use Balm Supérieure as a hair mask. Start with dry hair and work a generous amount into the roots and through the ends. Let the oils sit for as long as you’d like, but at least 30 minutes, and then rinse with water, or shampoo as usual.

Strengthen Nails and Cuticles

Take a drop or two and gently massage the balm’s oils into your nails and cuticles. Adding moisture helps to strengthen the nails and nourish the cuticles, which will help prevent hang nails and broken manicures.

Whether you’re in need of a moisturizing cleanser for dry winter skin or a smoothing hair treatment on humid summer nights, Balm Supérieure is a multi-tasking organic cleansing balm that delivers! Useful for hair, skin and nails all year long. You’ll wonder what you ever did without it. Click here to shop!

The Oil Cleansing Method can be made to work for everyone, irrespective of skin type and sensitivities- but it may take a few tries to get it right. A few important concepts to consider are your skin type, desired outcome, and application process. Here we’ll discuss how to make the oil cleansing method work for you.

Choosing your Oils

One of the main issues is that there is no perfect oil or oil cleansing recipe for everyone. This is because the oil cleansing method must be catered to your individual skin type. We also must take sensitivities into account, as some are more reactive to common carrier oils such as almond or coconut.

Normally, the choice of oils stops once you find the ones that suit your skin, but you can take oil cleansing to another level. The Enhanced Oil Cleansing Method involves using oils that are tailored to your specific, desired outcomes. Some common goals include balancing oily skin, clearing acne, or enlivening dull, dry skin.

If relieving dry skin and preventing skin aging is your primary concern, our Balm Superieure is a fantastic oil elixir for the enhanced oil cleansing method. It includes oils of jojoba, grapeseed, clary sage and citrus for a deep, nourishing cleanse. We’ve formulated it to be considerate of most skin types and conditions making it a universally beneficial cleansing oil.

How to Oil Cleanse

Perfect for those seeking to simplify- the oil cleansing method can be used both morning and night. It may seem counterintuitive to use oils on our face, but our natural oils are attracted to the oils in the cleanser. This provides a deep cleanse without drying the skin.

The first step involves taking a few drops of the cleanser and warming it in your hands. Then apply to the face, neck and decollete in gentle, circular motions. Focus on dry or problem areas to ensure that you’re removing all dirt, pollution and makeup. Next, take a washcloth with warm water and gently remove from the skin in upward movements. It’s important to avoid pulling down as this drags the skin and can cause stretching and eventually wrinkles. Finally, follow with a toner and moisturizer. You will be amazed by how clean yet nourished your skin feels.

By using the enhanced oil cleansing method, we’re working with our skin’s natural oils rather than against them. In finding the right fusion for your skin, you’ll reveal healthy, glowing skin that becomes more and more radiant with time.