Cleansing balms with clay are big favorites for you and us. They cleanse the skin perfectly without drying it out, leave it velvety soft, and can usually be used in multiple ways. However, this balm is a little different from the previous ones. It differs from them in composition, and therefore in texture and behavior on the skin. And believe us, it is literally a balm for the skin and the soul. :)
When mixing the balm, we will use an ingredient that you will not find in many previous ecokoze recipes. But lately we have been really enjoying experimenting with it – it is isopropyl myristate , which you can find on Ekokoze under the name "fragrance carrier" . This substance is cheap, but very versatile and pleasant to work with and use. One of its greatest advantages is its ability to lighten all products. Isopropyl myristate is naturally soft, similar to oils, but at the same time it is light as a veil on the skin. It creates absolutely delicate sensations on the skin. To make oily and powdery ingredients pleasantly washed off the skin without unpleasant scrubbing of the skin or the sink :), we will use the solubilizer Polysorbate 80, which can combine oils and water. In addition, Polysorbate creates a wonderful silky "milky" structure after the balm is mixed with water (oils and water are partially emulsified thanks to Polysorbate). The base is thickened perfectly, without being heavy, by cetyl alcohol , which also gives the balm a beautiful "slip" on the skin.
The base also includes vitamin-packed cold-pressed grape oil suitable for all skin types. Grape oil helps regenerate the skin, brightens and revitalizes it and contains high amounts of vitamins E and C, and beta-carotene. For a delicate scent and at the same time helps against acne and eczema, we add divine vanilla macerate in the finale.
And now for the powdery delights. The fine white clay provides a pleasant cleansing effect, the rosehip powder packed with vitamin C literally brightens and revitalizes the skin, and the lithothamnium seaweed takes care of remineralization with its high calcium content. Don't be afraid to play around with the type of powdered herbs and win, if you're looking for soothing rather than brightening, try lotus or damask rose powder.
We have the ingredients, now all we have to do is melt them, mix them, cool them, pour them over them and enjoy! So let's get started. :)
What is needed for this?
- 22 grams of grapeseed oil
- 20 grams of fragrance carrier (isopropyl myristate)
- 14.9 grams of Polysorbate 80
- 16 grams of cetyl alcohol
- 14 grams of white clay (kaolin)
- 6 grams of lithothamnia
- 5 grams of arrowroot powder
- 2 grams of vanilla macerate
- 0.1 gram of Cosgard preservative
How to do it?
Prepare a water bath.
Weigh the oil, fragrance carrier, Polysorbate 80, cetyl alcohol and all loose ingredients, i.e. rosehip powder, lithothaminum and white clay, into a smaller heat-resistant container. Place the container in a water bath and let it dissolve over low heat for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in another, large bowl – fill a few ice cubes with cold water.
When everything is liquid, remove the container from the warm water bath and mix its contents well. Only then transfer the mixture in the container to the ice bath. Stir the cooling mixture without stopping and do not forget to "scrape" the faster-setting mixture from the sides with a spatula. Stir and let it cool until a "trace" appears. This means that the mixture will be so solid that when you scoop a small amount and drop it into the rest of the mixture, a slight "trace" will appear on the surface of the mixture. The mixture will be matte, non-shiny and pleasantly solid, like pudding before it cools. At this point, it's time to transfer the product to a container - we recommend this elegant black puck , in which you then let the mixture cool completely for another hour or two.
How to use it?
The balm can be used on damp skin as a cleansing balm, which you can gently massage and then rinse with water. You can achieve a greater peeling effect by applying it to dry skin, massaging it with a damp cloth and wiping it off your face. It is also very pleasant to use as a vitamin-strengthening face mask, when you apply a larger layer of the balm to dry skin, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with water or wipe it off with a damp cloth.
