Double-Cleansing: Everything You Need to Know
Double Cleansing… it might sound like more work, but don’t knock it till you try it.
What is double cleansing? It’s exactly what it sounds like, doubling up on cleansing your skin to fully break down the dirt, makeup, and excess oils. In addition to the makeup and SPF that is applied to your skin every morning, it also absorbs all sorts of bacteria and pollution from the air, and if it’s not properly washed away, it could cause breakouts, ageing, etc. The best way to assure you rid your skin of all these germs? Add in a second round of cleansing!
Have you jumped on the double cleansing band wagon yet? We’re here to give you the nudge you need.
How To Double Cleanse
Step One: We recommend double cleansing in the evening. When you kick off your skincare routine with a double cleanse, you should start by using an oil based cleanser. Without removing the natural and hydrating oils of your skin, an oil based cleanser will break down and remove dirt, makeup and artificial oils. As always, make sure to double cleanse for your skin type! For product recommendations, please reach out to our skincare professionals.
Step Two: After you’ve removed the majority of your makeup, the second cleanse should fully lather your skin with soap and warm water. To gain the full benefit of your cleanser, we recommend washing your face for one to two minutes with the FOREO. The FOREO is a silicone facial cleansing device that uses advanced anti-aging technology to gently remove impurities from the pores. Once you start washing your face with the FOREO, you’ll wonder how your skincare routine ever existed without it!
Step Three: After you’ve double cleansed, follow up with the rest of your skincare products. If you don’t have a skincare routine, checkout a recent blog we wrote about how to choose products for your skin!
Benefits of Double Cleansing
Gone are the days of “cleansing” your face with a quick face wipe or makeup remover before heading to bed. These efforts do your skin no justice, and you’ll likely pay for it in a few years. In addition to ridding your face of dirt, makeup, and bacteria,double cleansing gives your skin the best chance to regenerate and maintain that youthful complexion you currently have.
Think double cleansing might take too long? If you don’t properly care for your skin now, you’ll likely have to sit through more invasive treatments later down the road to reverse the effects of poor skincare. We recommend getting ahead now to avoid high priced skincare treatments later down the road.
Is It Possible to Over Wash Your Skin?
In short, yes! Washing your face too much throughout the day can strip your skin of natural oils which could lead to dryness and sensitivity.
We recommend only double cleansing in the evening as this is where you’ll see the most benefit (after you’ve applied makeup, gone to work, hit the gym, etc.). When you wake in the morning, sticking to a single cleanse will give your skin all it needs to start the day.