We all know the key role cleansing plays in our daily skincare routine – but what about double cleansing? How much difference can washing your face twice really make? We’re here to tell you!
In this guide, we talk you through the benefits of double cleansing, our failsafe method, and some of our favourite products for promoting the cleanest skin! Are you ready for double cleansing 101?
What Is Double Cleansing?
Double cleansing is exactly what it says on the tin – cleansing twice.
This two-stage cleansing method helps to remove makeup and impurities from the skin’s surface, along with dead skin cells that might be clogging your pores.
‘Doesn’t my cleanser already do that?’ we hear you ask. Not necessarily at the level you need it to.
Double cleansing goes beyond the efforts of your everyday cleanser by removing tough SPF that can cling to your skin. If you live in a polluted environment such as a busy city, double cleansing also helps to rid the skin of any nasties you encounter during the day.
Benefits of Double Cleansing
Depending on the double cleansing products you use and your skin concerns, adding an extra cleanse in your routine can deliver these benefits:
- Thoroughly removes makeup
- Removes leftover SPF
- Catches impurities your first cleanser may have missed
- Prevents the build-up of excess oil
- Helps to control acne and breakouts
- Hydrates dry skin
- Helps to brighten dull, lackluster skin
- Allows other skincare products to perform better
How to Double Cleanse
So, what’s the best double cleansing method?
Step one of double cleansing requires an oil-based cleanser or micellar water. This initial cleanse helps to remove makeup, while ridding the skin of pollution, SPF, and excess sebum.
Apply your first cleanser to dry skin and massage in for a minute or so. Rinse with warm water.
The second cleanse uses a water-based product. This offers a deeper clean, removing toxins and impurities, while getting deep into the pores to remove any nasties that may still be clinging to your skin. It also removes any residue leftover from your oil-based cleanser.
Apply to damp skin and massage in thoroughly. Rinse again with warm water and continue with the rest of your skincare routine.
Best Double Cleansing Products for Your Skin Type
One thing to remember when it comes to double cleansing is to choose products that suit your skin type. With the wrong combination of face washes, you may be doing your skin more harm than good!
Below, we’ve put together a guide to the best double cleansing duos to try for your skin type. Remember, for the best results, start with an oil-based cleanser, followed by a water-based!
For Dry Skin:
If you struggle with dry skin, you likely experience tightness and flakiness.
Start your double cleansing method with the Revolution Skincare Hydration Ceramides Hydrating Cleanser. Containing the hydrating hero hyaluronic acid, skin is left feeling nourished and comforted, while makeup and impurities are removed.
Massage into skin, rinse away and follow up with the Hydro Bank Hydrating Cleansing Gel. This lightweight, jelly textured face wash removes all leftover traces of dirt and debris that your first cleanse may have missed. Formulated with hydrating ingredients, including Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin and Polyglutamic Acid, skin is left feeling soft, clean and super refreshed.
