Cedar of the Forest cleansing balm in minimal flatlay, showcasing handcrafted emulsifying balm for dry skin

Cedar of the Forest cleansing balm on wooden tray with green, woody elements — forest-inspired flat lay for sensorial skincare ritual

Cedar of the Forest cleansing balm with rich, buttery texture scooped by finger — shows balm-to-oil transformation on contact

Cedar of the Forest

Name: Cedar of the Forest
Brand: The Skinbeneath
SKU: Cedar of the forest 70gm
Price: 1899.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Rs. 1,899.00~~Rs. 1,899.00~~

70gm

Emulsifying Cleansing Balm

Removes makeup and sunscreen

✔ Melts away makeup, SPF & impurities
✔ Deeply hydrates while cleansing — no tightness or residue
✔ Strengthens and protects the skin barrier
✔ Enriched with cold-pressed Watermelon, Cucumber & Moringa oils
✔ Vegan, Cruelty Free, No Artificial Fragrance

Reminiscent of a forest walk, it works as your everyday morning cleanser & evening makeup/sunscreen remover. Delivers a nourishing, sensorial experience-spreads like oil, rinses off like milk while lifting off your day's stress. Makes your skin supple, well hydrated and happy post cleanse. Complete your routine with Fika and layer it with Terra

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Deliveries: Domestic 4-7 working days / International 10-12 working days

Expiry : 24 months from date of manufacturing

Please read ingredients list and patch test before use.

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Fika

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Terra

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Fika Ritual Set (2 bottles)

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Skin Centric

Formulated with your skin’s health as our top priority

Vegan

Contains no animal ingredients, animal by-products, or animal derived ingredients

Cruelty free

We don't test on animals, we only test on humans

Dermatologically tested

Assessed in specialised laboratories and proven skin safe for all skin types

With clean, dry fingertips, take generous amount and massage thoroughly onto dry face and neck in circular motions to break down any daily impurities, spf and makeup.

Add a splash of warm water and continue massaging the skin to emulsify the balm into a light milk. Rinse thoroughly with warm water to take it all off or use a damp face cloth to take it off for a deeper cleanse. and do a final face rinse with warm water.

This gentle indulgent cleanser can be used in the morning as a one-step cleanser; or at night as the first part of a double cleansing ritual.
• Removes sunscreen, everyday makeup, and impurities
• Clarifies pores, decongests, and refines for visibly smooth skin
• Lipid rich to support and soothe the skin's natural lipid barrier
• Cleanses without drying out
• Gentle on all skin types
• Vegan, cruelty-free, and suitable for skincare for sensitive skin
Not at all. Our balm is formulated with non-comedogenic, barrier-supportive oils that dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime—without disrupting your skin’s microbiome or triggering breakouts. It’s especially suited for dry, sensitive, or reactive skin types.
Only if you’ve layered heavy makeup. On most days, this balm melts everything away in one gentle step. For deeper detox or oily skin types, follow with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser—but it’s absolutely optional.

Yes. It glides over the delicate eye area without stinging or tugging, making mascara and kajal removal effortless and soothing. Just be gentle and avoid getting it into the waterline.
Cleansing balms combine the richness of oils with the luxurious feel of a balm-to-milk texture. Unlike micellar waters, which can strip or leave residue, our balm emulsifies completely—leaving your skin soft, nourished, and calm.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil#, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil#, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil#, Hydrogenated Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Copernica Cerifera Wax, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil#, Sorbitan Monostearate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil#, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil#, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil#, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil#, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil, BHT

#Cold Pressed Oils
- All skin types

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A nourishing sensorial cleansing balm that spreads like oil, rinses off like milk. Reminiscent of a forest walk, it works as your everyday morning cleanser & evening makeup/sunscreen remover — without stripping your skin.

How Cedar of the Forest - Our

Emulsifying Cleansing Balm

works at 5 Key Fronts

1. Melts Away Impurities Without Stripping with these ingredients :

Cold-pressed plant oils dissolve SPF, makeup, and buildup without disrupting your skin barrier
Kokum Butter gently lifts away dirt while softening dry, flaky patches
Emulsifies on contact with water — rinses clean with no film, no tugging

2. Supports the Skin Barrier with Lipid-Rich Oils with these ingredients :

Moringa Seed Oil (rich in behenic acid) smooths and softens skin without clogging pores
Watermelon Seed Oil replenishes essential fatty acids lost to over-cleansing
Cucumber Seed Oil helps rebuild skin’s protective lipid layer over time

3. Calms and Soothes Reactive or Inflamed Skin with these ingredients :

Naturally soothing and anti-inflammatory oils reduce redness post-cleanse
Cucumber and Watermelon Seed Oils are rich in phytosterols and linoleic acid — ideal for skin prone to sensitivity or post-acne dryness
Balm-to-milk formula avoids friction, making it safe even for compromised or post-procedure skin

4. Provides Antioxidant Protection During the Cleansing Phase with these ingredients :

Moringa and Watermelon Seed Oils provide antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E
These oils help neutralize free radical damage from pollution, blue light, and urban stress
Ideal as the first step in your PM routine to prep skin for actives or serums

5. Transforms Texture and Mood with a Grounding, Sensory Experience with these ingredients :

Inspired by ancient cedar forests, this balm brings in a sensory layer to cleansing: grounding, quiet, and meditative.
The texture starts as a rich balm, then melts into a velvety oil and emulsifies into a light milk on contact with water, rinsing clean without disrupting the skin’s microbiome.
The scent — derived from minimal, non-sensitizing aromatics — evokes a moment of stillness, making cleansing feel like a reset rather than a chore.

Hear directly from our Community

Cedar of the forest - Emulsifying cleansing balm

The texture is so soft, washed off and wiped off everything. The smell of the balm is so therapeutic, I felt like I was taking a walk in the forest.

~Pavi

Verified customer

Cedar of the forest - Emulsifying cleansing balm

This cleansing balm is a chef’s kiss. Held the texture in Mumbai heat, big plus and melted into a mediumweight oil, love the scent and the colour.

Payal

Verified customer

Cedar of the forest - Emulsifying cleansing balm

The texture is just so right. It melts like no other cleansing balm that I have tried so far and leaves my skin supple. I like that it doesn’t make my skin squeaky clean and that is a big plus for me

Alka

Verified Customer

Introducing

What does Cedar of the Forest's texture feel like?

As you massage the balm into your face, you will find it melts without the feeling of pulling at the skin, unlike regular balms that leave oil on your face. Its about this yielding texture that allows for easy massage and removal.

An oil cleanser/Balm is all about texture: You want the wax/oils to not feel too dry, but you want them to not feel too heavy either. You want them to wipe off, but you want a little residual layer left. You want them to have this cushiony push to them, so that as you’re massaging off whatever you’re taking off, your hands are moving freely and evenly, and this lives up to everything we designed it for. This gives you a control over the slip so you can use the amount basis your need – a regular wash or a long massage.

BEHIND THE SCENES.

The "Cedar Forest," a divine and cool shady forest, is a significant location in Mesopotamian mythology, notably mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Legend has it that this forest was protected by Mesopotamian Gods for its Cedars, which gave rise to another name for the Cedar trees – the Cedars of God.

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Our cleansing balm is named after this sacred Cedar of the forest

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For the scent of Cedar of the forest, we were seeking something grounding yet an engulfing scent. A Scent that was reminiscent of forest bathing – blend of green, woody, and floral notes.A scent that sweeps you away with earthy warmth of Cedar and Balsam Peru to the soft, soothing hints of Palmarosa, Rose and Chamomile.

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With every use, it wraps you in a comforting, green-woody embrace, helping to release stress and calm the senses, leaving you craving more than what your nose can sense,

Energetically, The Cedar of Forest is cooling, light, evocative of the expansive floral green canopies.

Why Are We Obsessing Over FIKA?

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Cedar of the Forest - Emulsifying Cleansing Balm

Why This Cleansing Ritual Is A Must Have!

The scent is a reminiscent of a forest bathing – blend of green, woody, and floral notes—from the earthy warmth of Cedar and Balsam Peru to the soft, soothing hints...

Learn more ABOUT CEDAR OF THE FOREST

FIKA - PIGMENTATION TARGETING SERUM

Why Are We Obsessing Over FIKA?

Made thoughtfully for sensitive skin without any conventional acid exfoliants like AHA/BHA, retinoids or tranexamic acid

Learn more about FIKA

TERRA - Barrier support serum

How Is Terra So Multi - Tasking?

Terra is a genius. It improves moisture retention at a cellular level via skin-mimicking matrix of ceramides, natural moisturising...

Learn more about TERRA

Cedar of the Forest - Emulsifying Cleansing Balm

Why This Cleansing Ritual Is A Must Have!

The scent is a reminiscent of a forest bathing – blend of green, woody, and floral notes—from the earthy warmth of Cedar and Balsam Peru to the soft, soothing hints...

Learn more ABOUT CEDAR OF THE FOREST

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Our founder's thoughts

“I wanted to create a cleanser that captured the true essence of the artisanal balms The formulation of this cleanser was a tall order, it had to do more than just cleansing - a pure joy to use, ingredients that could nourish even during the briefest contact with skin. And most importantly, it had to destress both - the mind and the body. Cedar of the Forest is a dream come true in all those aspects.”

Achla Sawant. Founder

Our Philosophy

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