Cleansing Balm Recipe Cleansing Balm Recipe

Cleansing Balm Recipe

This simple cleansing balm is perfect for taking off makeup (including waterproof mascara and eyeliner), or just giving your skin a deep clean. The...

This simple cleansing balm is perfect for taking off makeup (including waterproof mascara and eyeliner), or just giving your skin a deep clean. The gentle, skin-loving ingredients and fragrance-free formula are perfect for most skin types. It’ll become your new favorite skincare product in no time!

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By Michael A Crooks Aug 13, 2025

Yield: 8 Jars

Est Time: 1 Hour

Level: Easy

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Directions

Step 1

Combine Sunflower Oil, Cetyl Alcohol Flakes, Isopropyl Myristate, Castor Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Polysorbate 80, and Kaolin Clay in a microwave safe container.

Step 2

Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between bursts until wax/flakes are completely melted.

Step 3

Stir in Vitamin E.

Step 4

Let cool for about 10 minutes, gently stirring constantly until mixture starts to thicken.

Step 5

Once thickened, pour into containers. Stir between pours to ensure Kaolin Clay remains fully incorporated.

Step 6

Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from refrigerator and let fully cool/solidify for about 20-30 minutes (do not cap until fully cooled).

Step 8

Cap & label accordingly.

To Use

To Use: Massage onto a dry face. Rinse gently with warm water.

Ingredient Label

Sunflower Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Castor Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Polysorbate 80, Kaolin Clay, Vitamin E

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