Clinique Take The Day OffTM Charcoal Cleansing Balm – A Spa Retreat For Your Skin – by Award Winning Author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope Dr Kathleen Thompson

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You may have guessed from our recent feature that at Frost Magazine we’re hooked on Clinique products. We love that Clinique’s focus is on pure, beneficial products backed up by dermatologist-driven research, meaning they offer not just established, trusted products but also innovative additions to the family.
So I’m pretty excited to discover their new cleanser Take The Day Off’TM Charcoal Cleansing Balm. ‘Just a cleanser?’ I hear you mutter? Absolutely not. This is a cleansing balm with Japanese charcoal, Safflower seed oil and Linoleic acid. And what makes this so clever? Glad you asked. You didn’t? Never mind.

This cleansing balm contains a perfect combination of active ingredients for people with oily or combination skin, particularly if they’re prone to acne or spots. But why?
Firstly the charcoal. Charcoal is one of nature’s miracles. Its created by slow-burning wood without oxygen – that’s it, and yet it has so many beneficial properties, one of which is its ability to draw out toxins, so it really cleanses the skin deeply but gently and draws out any nasties. Charcoal could be a little drying on its own, however the safflower seed oil adds loads of moisture and also naturally calms inflammation, so the two ingredients together are great for acne-prone skin. And for extra oomph Clinique have also included linoleic acid, which adds even more moisture and has more anti-inflammatory powers too. This is a great blend and I love it. It’s recommended particularly for oily or combination skin, and the safflower oil is particularly great for dissolving hard to remove makeup too.
So how was it to use? Black in colour, due to the charcoal, it really is a balm – soft and light-weight, creating a thin silky layer as it converted from a balm to a fine oil as I massaged it into my skin. Then I just rinsed and patted dry and my skin felt great – really clean and soft, and my makeup had just melted away. I’m addicted to it and can’t wait to use it to remove the heavy makeup after my next dance competition. Gentle but effective -that’s my kind of cleanser.

Do check out the Clinique website – it has a wealth of useful information on skin care, and why not treat yourself to Take The Day Off’TM Charcoal Cleansing Balm? Normal price is from £30 for a big jar (125ml). You’ll love it.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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