Double cleansing: The most effective, immediate step for younger, supple skin. Learn how to pick the best double cleansers for your skin type.
What is it:
Double cleansing is a practice of cleaning the skin using two different types of cleansers. One an oil based cleanser to draw out oil-based impurities such as sebum, SPF and pollutants; followed by a water-based cleanser to draw out sweat and dirt.
It has gained immense popularity in the recent past due to its’ effectiveness in minimizing breakouts, reducing pore size and evening out skin tone.
Plant based oils like coconut and olive oil are not substitutes for oil-cleansers as these can potentially clog pores since these do not emulsify with water and so do not get rinsed away completely.
“Once you see the effect double cleanse has on your skin you will STOP doing the single cleanse. Try it for yourself!”
How do I do it:
The first step to understand what type of skin do you have. Identify the cleansers best suited for your skin type.
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Skin type |
The right cleansers |
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Oily skin |
Lightweight cleansers that do not strip oil or are over drying. The product should hydrate and balance while cleansing the skin. |
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Dry skin |
Cleansers that hydrate and moisturize while gently cleansing the skin. |
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Normal skin |
Cleansers that balance the skin |
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Sensitive skin |
Cleansers that soothe the skin while cleaning it effectively. |
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Combo skin |
Cleansers that are built smartly to address unique skin zones. Foaming cleansers are a great fit. |
5 steps for a great double cleanse:
1- Massage your face first with the oil-based cleanser.
2- Add some warm water to help emulsify. At this point you might notice that the product has turned milky as it gets deep down to cleaning the skin of products (cosmetic or skin care serums, creams).
3- Rinse well with warm water.
4- Follow this up with water-based cleanser massaging it in for a minute or two.
5- Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Dab face dry. Dab- do not rub.
Why is it great for all skin types:
1: Oil cleansers for oily skin helps prevent excess sebum production making the skin less shiny with time. Over time it helps minimize break outs dramatically.
2: Double cleansing in the morning and evening helps ensure that your skin is free of any build up. Whether its days pollution and products or overnight skin debris and sweat.
3 : It doesn’t irritate the skin even though it ‘seems’ a bit much with cleaning twice over. The reason why double cleansing is so great is because Oil cleansers don’t strip the skin of ceramides (essential skin building blocks) and the water-based cleanser doesn’t strip the skin of moisture, either.
4: Double cleansing helps natural sebum, pollutants and SPF along with impurities. Its recommend for everyone, irrespective of whether you use heavy duty creams or make up. Water-based cleansing ensures that you remove the previous oil-based cleanser residue as well.
5: it takes about 4 minutes to do the double cleanse in return you get supple, plump, deeply cleaned skin that is the building block of healthy skin.
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