The Best Dermatologist-Approved Cleansing Balms for Melting Off Makeup

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Cleansing your skin, along with applying SPF daily, is among the most critical steps of any skincare routine. That’s why you’ll find hundreds of different types of face washes and cleansers on the market, including gels, oils, creams, foams, and, last but not least, balms. According to Diane Madfes, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, cleansing balms are unique because they are formulated to be used as a two-step, double-cleanse.

“The physical act of rubbing achieves two goals,” she continues, telling The Daily Beast, “First, the balms are transformed from [a] solid into a smooth oil or milk cleanser for gentle cleansing and, secondly, exfoliation occurs.” So not only are you effectively moving debris, makeup, lingering SPF, and other impurities from the day, but you’re also gently sloughing off dead skin.

Read more at The Daily Beast.