If you like to double-cleanse, but want something a little more “active” than coconut or argan oil, look no further.  I have been using Annee de Mamiel’s Restorative Cleansing Balm for about a month and not only is it very effective, but performing this skincare ritual is the definition of luxury.  Honey Myrtle, Fragonia, Chamomile and Rose Geranium essential oils immediately soothe the senses; what a treat it is to receive real-deal aromatherapy while you cleanse your skin.  Beyond having a calming effect on your complexion, these and other ingredients like anti-bacterial Manuka Honey, nourishing Kukui, Calendula and Moringa oils and a blend of skin-perfecting probiotics provide a deep, gentle cleanse.  This product is handmade by Annee in very small batches in London and you can just feel the love in every jar.  Cost: about $50 for 50 ml.  Purchase it here.

Ingredients: Camellia oleifera (camellia) oil*, Mangifera indica (mango) butter, Ricinus communis (castor) oil*, Calendula officinalis, Helianthus annuus (calendula) oil*, Borago officinalis, Tocopherol (borage) oil*, Astrocaryum murumuru (murumuru) butter, Aleurites moluccans (kukui) nut butter, Cera alba (beeswax)*, sucragel AOF Bio, Attalea speciosa (babussu) butter, Oryza sativa (rice bran) oil*, Rosa damascena ( rose) wax , Moringa oleifera (moringa) oil*, Daucus carota, Helianthus annuus (carrot) oil*, Sclerocarya birrea (marula) oil*, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, (prebiotic), Oat avenanthramides (Avena Sativa) extract, Manuka honey, Bisabol, Melaleuca teretifolia (honey myrtle) oil, Agonis fragrans (fragonia) oil, Pelargonium graveolens roseum (rose geranium) oil*, Eriocephalus punctulatus (cape chamomile) oil.  Naturally occurring citral, geraniol, citronellol.  Flower essence of Heart Balm – Alpine Forget-Me-Not, Alpine Willowherb, Lime Blossom, Pink Frangipani, Scots Primrose., Silk Tree and Twinflower.

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