Double cleansing: Everything you need to know
Imported from Japan and South Korea, the double cleanse is the very first step in a beauty routine, and it should not be overlooked. Why wash your face twice? What does it change for your skin? We tell you everything!
What is double cleansing?
Double skin cleansing is a beauty ritual derived from the layering method. Very popular in skincare routines for several years now, it simply consists of cleaning the face twice instead of once, before ending with the application of a lotion.
First step: Cleansing with oil
We start cleaning the skin with a fatty substance: a make-up remover oil (or a make-up remover balm). The oil dissolves all the impurities on the surface of the skin: make-up but also excess sebum, pollution residues or sunscreens.
Contrary to popular belief, oil make-up removal is suitable for all skin types, including combination to oily skin. This is the best way to remove make-up without damaging the hydrolipidic film, in order to preserve the skin's hydration and comfort.
No risk of ending up with oily skin, the cleansing oil rinses off easily and the second skin cleansing will remove any residue. Good news for those who resist oil: there are formulas that emulsify and turn into milk on contact with water to facilitate rinsing!
How to do ?Place a few pumps of cleansing oil in the palm of your hand and apply it to dry skin, massaging gently with circular movements. Rinse with water or with a damp cloth or washcloth.
The little extra? We take advantage of this moment to relax at the end of the day and massage our skin with love and gentleness!
If you're not a fan of oils, you can also use a cleansing butter. New Zealand brand Antipodes' offers one on our e-shop.
Second step: The facial cleanser
After oil make-up removal,skin cleansing is completed with a gentle cleanser with an aqueous formula, such as a gel, foam, milk or cream, which will remove any remaining impurities. Results? The skin is deeply cleansed and purified.
How to do ? Apply a dab of facial cleanser to damp skin and massage the skin gently for a minute before rinsing.
Third step: The tonic lotion
We perfect the cleansing of the skin with an organic tonic lotion which rebalances the pH of the skin and neutralizes the limescale residues present in tap water, causing irritation and tightness.
The lotion also helps prepare the skin to receive treatments and optimize their penetration, it tightens pores and provides a boost of hydration.
How to do ? Spray a few sprays of organic tonic lotion on the face, then apply its care to skin that is still slightly damp.
The benefits of double cleansing
Double cleansing plays an essential role in the quality of the skin. Cleansing your skin in depth is the gesture of not to be neglected to have radiant and healthy skin.
- By getting rid of all skin impurities, skin cleansing boosts cell regeneration. As a result, it prevents premature skin aging and prevents wrinkles and fine lines.
- The treatments are not blocked by impurities, their absorption is therefore facilitated to allow them greater efficiency.
- It has a real positive impact on dull complexions that could be blurred by all these layers of impurities. It is a gesture that revitalizes the skin and restores luminosity and radiance.
- It is also an essential skincare ritual for blemish-prone and congested skin, which helps to gently purify.
Integrate double skin cleansing into your beauty routine
Discover our make-up remover & cleanser combos for each skin!
Double cleansing for sensitive skin
On The Wild Side Cleansing Oil rids skin of makeup and impurities while hydrating and soothing. Rich in plum oils, aloe vera, and wild plants, the skin is clean and revitalized. It's plus? Its milky texture promises a real moment of sweetness.
Oatopia Nini Organics Cleansing Cream is a cleanser with a creamy texture and a delicious scent of vanilla and cocoa. In addition to deeply cleansing the skin, it protects the skin by strengthening its protective barrier. Rich in anti-inflammatory active ingredients and niacinamide, it is the ideal treatment for sensitive skin prone to redness and irritation.
These 2 treatments are formulated without essential oils and are suitable for the most delicate skin, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Double cleansing for combination to oily skin
Whamisa make-up remover oil cleanses the skin effectively, it removes even waterproof make-up, sunscreens and pollution particles. Formulated with argan and jojoba oil, it rebalances the skin naturally. Ultra fine and light, it turns into milk for rinsing without effort or greasy effect.
Rich in probiotics, the Aurelia London balancing cleanser regulates sebum production and purifies while protecting the skin from external aggressions that cause inflammation and imperfections. It unclogs pores and restores radiance, for clear, unified skin (without being dry!).
Double cleansing for dry skin
Composed of 28 botanical active ingredients, the Amly cleansing balm melts into the skin to remove make-up and impurities, while offering a moment of well-being. Rich in vegetable oils and butter, it nourishes and soothes the skin to leave it soft and comfortable. It's plus? It is a 2 in 1 treatment, it can be used as a soothing mask!
As its name suggests, La Canopée soft vanilla milk is a cocooning treatment to perfection! Its creamy texture and delicious smell make the cleaning stage particularly pleasant. Rich in sweet almond oil, it cleanses the skin while nourishing it. The skin is supple, comfortable, and perfectly cleansed.
Double cleansing for mature skin
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, Time Wrap Adaptology cleansing oil revitalizes skin cells and gives them a boost of radiance. Much more than a simple make-up remover, it is real care, which helps to reduce the signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and pigment spots.
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser purifies the skin while boosting cell renewal. It offers a double mechanical and enzymatic exfoliation thanks to micro-beads of apricot kernels and pomegranate enzymes, gentle enough for daily use. Smooth and glowing skin is yours!
Mistakes not to make when cleaning skin
In a beauty routine, the face cleansing step is often overlooked and poorly done because of popular belief!
When you cleanse your skin you avoid:
- To wash your face with water because that is not enough! To get rid of impurities, the skin needs materials to be able to pick them up. The water just slides on the epidermis.
- To use make-up remover wipes because they are made for exceptional use. Makeup remover wipes are often very bad compositions, bad for the environment and very irritating to the skin.
- To settle for a cotton ball of micellar water that you don't rinse. Micelles are cleansing surfactants that should never remain on the skin at the risk of causing irritation and tightness!
- For express cleansing without rinsing (lazy evenings or mornings) opt preferably for Blue Aura Odacité cleansing water, full of aloe vera and carefully chosen botanical active ingredients that pamper the skin.
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