Double cleansing is a practice that comes from Korean skincare and ensures a deep but delicate cleansing of the skin.
Let's find out together what double cleansing is, how to do it and which products to use for double cleansing.
What is double cleansing?
Double cleansing is a technique that allows you to have perfectly clean skin, ready to best receive all the active ingredients present in your skincare products.
In the first phase, an oily cleanser is used to remove make-up, sunscreens and excess sebum.
In the second phase, you use a water-based cleanser, such as a mousse or gel. This cleanser helps you remove any residue from the oily cleanser, polluting particles and impurities.
Using two cleansers ensures thorough, intense cleansing and avoids the feeling of dryness that some cleansers can leave on more delicate skin.
How do you double cleanse?
With dry hands, take a small amount of oil cleanser and gently massage it into the skin of the dry face. Massage in circular motions and leave for at least 30 seconds or until you see that the makeup is completely dissolved.
Use a specific oil for cleansing: in its formulation you will find emulsifying ingredients that will help you remove residues more easily without leaving the skin greasy.
Now slightly moisten your hands, take the foaming cleanser and massage in circular motions for another 30 seconds.
Finally, rinse with warm water and dry your skin by dabbing gently with a soft, natural fabric towel.
What products should I use for double cleansing?
For double cleansing you will need an oil cleanser and a foaming cleanser.
For an effective treatment, I recommend that you do not use other products such as coconut oil, two-phase makeup removers or micellar water and that you follow the indicated order: first the oil cleanser and then the foaming cleanser.
Using products that are not formulated for cosmetic use or for facial cleansing may make the treatment too aggressive for your face or not suitable for your skin type.
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For the first phase, use the Cleansing Balm oil cleanser to remove makeup and excess sebum.
Cleansing balm is a compact gel that melts with the heat of the skin, transforming into a light oil that is easy to massage.
Just a little water transforms this oily cleanser into a light milk that rinses off easily, leaving no residue.
Then move on to the Facial Cleansing Mousse , a soft and delicate foaming cleanser, rich in antioxidant and soothing active ingredients, perfect even for the most fragile and delicate skin.
Is double cleansing good for all skin types?
Double cleansing is suitable for all skin types and you can customize it according to your needs and the season.
For double cleansing on delicate skin , use a larger amount of oil-based cleanser and be very careful not to use microfiber or rough cloth wipes that may irritate the skin.
If your skin is sensitive, you can limit double cleansing to your evening skincare routine, so as not to stress your skin too much and you can do it using gentle, hydrating products.
The double cleansing for combination skin is excellent for respecting the areas where the skin is drier, while thoroughly cleansing those where the skin is more oily.
Again, use a larger amount of oily cleanser, focusing especially on the T-zone (chin, nose, forehead) where sebum and impurities tend to accumulate.
Double cleansing for oily skin is a really effective treatment, since the double step allows you to clean the skin thoroughly, freeing it from sebum, impurities and make-up. The presence of the oily cleanser helps us not to attack the skin too much, thus avoiding damaging the natural protective film.
