Washing our face daily can keep our skin looking its best. Recently, one skincare trend has taken the social media by storm. It’s double cleansing. So, what is double cleansing? Is it beneficial? Double cleansing is not just repeating your face-washing routine. It’s the secret skincare weapon to getting super clean skin without fail.

This face-washing technique originated in Korea. Korean women have embraced this face-cleansing technique for many years. Double cleansing is aimed to remove all traces of makeup, dirt, and any impurities on the face. Many makeup lovers have offered their stamp of approval. Those with oily and acne-prone skin also have been praising this face-washing routine.

Is cleansing the face twice necessary? Scroll ahead to read more about double cleansing and its benefits.

What Does Double Cleansing Mean

Double cleansing is a two-step skin cleansing routine that involves washing the face twice in one go. Using two different cleansers, it will remove oil and the build-up of oily products on the skin. Double cleansing is carried out to get your face as clean as possible. Usually washing the face with only one cleanser doesn’t remove all the skin oils or makeup. This may cause skin problems. Therefore, you would need a second cleansing. The first cleanser will break down the makeup while the second cleanser will focus on getting into the skin to remove everything else from the surface.

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Benefits of Double Cleansing

Double cleansing is known to give the face a deeper clean. This can benefit different people with different skin types. Double cleansing is great for people who

  • wear a full face of makeup daily
  • have oily or acne-prone skin
  • are exposed to air pollution

Double cleansing can ensure that you have washed out all the dirt on the skin and you can sleep with bare skin. This will prevent breakouts. This method is gentler to your skin. It lets you remove makeup by using less abrasive products. It is easier for skincare products to absorb onto the skin when it’s clean after double cleansing.

Who Should Try Double Cleansing?

So is double cleansing for everyone? Although there’s no harm in double cleansing, everyone doesn’t need to follow.  People with underlying skin conditions like eczema should not do double cleansing. The same goes for those with sensitive skin. So don’t be compelled to try it even though popular now.

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When do you double cleanse and how to do it 

The best time to go for double cleansing is in the evening. This is when the face has the most accumulated dirt from the day.

Here’s how to double-cleanse your face:-

  • Remove makeup with an oil-based cleansing oil or balm. Apply them to nonwet skin and move them in a circular motion. Massage your skin for about 30 seconds.
  • Spread the oil or balm evenly by adding water.
  • Next, rinse off with lukewarm water.
  • Use a soft facial towel to dry your face.
  • Apply a gentle water-based cleanser. For oily skin, choose a foaming cleanser. If you have dry skin, non-forming lotions are better. Massage it onto your skin. This will wash out any residual oils and deep cleanse the pores.
  • Use lukewarm water to rinse the face.
  • Dry your face with a facial towel.
  • Apply moisturizer to the face to lock in the hydration.