Double Cleansing - Everything You Need To Know About It

Cleansing the face is not as simple as using some soap and water. Sorry, Grandma!

Cleansing foams and gels do the job until you start wearing makeup and sunscreen every day. Then comes the real need of double cleansing.

What Is Double Cleansing

Double cleansing means to wash your face in two steps by using two different types of products - first oil-based cleanser, then water-based cleanser.

The double cleansing method is one of the traditions in the Korean skincare routine that is now recommended by aestheticians and dermatologist all over the world.

It is a very effective cleansing method and it helps to maintain healthy and radiant skin. It will be especially beneficial for you if you wear makeup, sunscreen or if you spend more time outside.

Cleansing With Oils? Are You Sure? 🧐

Cleansing oils are based on the premise that "like dissolves like" - oil dissolves oil. That makes oil cleansers the best when it comes to removing heavy makeup and sunscreen.

The oils attract the oils in the sunscreen, makeup and sebum, and melt them away, leaving the skin thoroughly clean.

Using two different types of cleansers (oil-based and water-based) ensures completely removal of the different type of impurities.

How To Do It Right

Step 1: Use Oil Cleanser

You don' t have the worry - the cleansing oils will not sink into your pores. As previously said, the oils will attract and remove any oil-soluble impurities: sebum, sunscreen and makeup.

HOW

• Apply a pump of the oil cleanser on a dry face and massage it onto your face with gentle circular motions.
• Next add warm water and massage the face until the oil cleanser emulsifies and turns into a milky texture.
• Finally, rinse it off.

Step 2: Use Water-Based Cleanser (Cleansing Cream, Foam, Gel)

The water-based cleanser breaks down water-soluble impurities like sweat and dirt.

HOW

• Apply the water-based cleanser and massage it onto your skin with gentle circular motions. Make sure to take at least a minute to do that - don't just do a quick splash.
• Then rinse off with lukewarm water.

The double cleansing should be done only in the evening skincare routine unless you wake up with makeup in the morning.

What Are The Benefits Of The Double Cleansing

• Double cleansing every evening is the best way to ensure your skin is free from every single scrap.
• It will also brighten any dullness, ultimately lifting the complexion.
• Last but not least, after double cleansing, the serums, moisturizers and the leave-on products will penetrate and work their magic much more efficiently.

Double Cleansing And Your Skin Type

The double cleansing method is suitable for every skin type - yes, including oily skin. In fact, with oil cleanser is the most effective way to clean oily skin, because it has more oil-based impurities than regular skin. Remember: oil dissolves oil.

Thoroughly cleansing your skin is something you need to do every night anyway. It's up to you and the needs of skin whether you chose to double cleanse or not.

Speaking from experience, after trying this method once a day for a week, my skin seemed to have a bit more bounce and lift. The only downside to double cleansing is the additional 1-2 minutes it adds to my routine, but the visible benefits are totally worth it.

Please let me know if you would like me to share more about my favorite products for double cleansing.

Cheers to Radiant Skin!