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Double cleansing is as simple as it sounds. It involves thoroughly washing your face with two cleansers.
The only catch is that the cleansers need to be two different types to have the desired effect.
The first is usually an oil-based cleanser. This is followed up by a water-based one.
However, it’s possible to double cleanse with two regular cleansers if oils aren’t right for you.
The benefit of double cleansing is that the first cleanser will break down any makeup, remove dirt and excess oils from the day and clean your skin.
The second cleanser will address your particular skin type or concern and should have ingredients to hydrate, smooth or exfoliate and treat acne.
Not only is a double cleanse meant to give a more thorough cleanse, but it can also revitalize dull skin and allow other skin care products to penetrate more effectively.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲?
Japan and Korea are the founding fathers of double cleansing.
According to reports, Japanese geishas used cleansing oils followed by a foamy cleanser to remove their white makeup.
The technique also became popular as part of the Korean 10-step skin care regime, which has migrated into Western culture in recent years.
𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱?
As soon as you’re done with the double cleanse, you’ll need to seal in moisture before getting on with the rest of your skin care regime.
In the morning, follow up with a good quality moisturizer and sunscreen.
At nighttime, choose between hydrating serums, oils, and night creams, or a combination.