Double Cleansing: A Game Changer

Double cleansing. We can’t promise it’ll change your life, but we can promise it’ll level up your skincare game. If you aren’t familiar with the concept, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice as the kick-off to your nighttime skincare routine. Now, this may sound a tad unnecessary, but we promise it’s revolutionary and actually quite simple.

Double cleansing is a beneficial two-step process that only adds a couple of extra minutes to your typical routine. If that sounds sustainable to you, keep reading because we’re about to break down everything you’ll need to know about this game-changing method!

Purpose

By now we’ve all learned the essentialism of cleansing our skin, but isn’t once enough?

Double cleansing is a classic example of “two is better than one”. Your first cleanser works to break down any impurities that accumulate on our skin throughout the course of a given day. These impurities include things like makeup, dirt, and excess oils that if left behind on our skin can clog pores and cause acne. Your second cleanser works to address your skin's specific needs. For example, your second cleanser should take into account your skin type and include ingredients that address your personal skin concerns like hydration, acne, even sensitivities. Double cleansing creates a clean canvas for you to work with as you move through the rest of your skincare routine and ensures the full benefits of your treatment products, serums, and moisturizers.

Process

Timing is key! Reserving the double cleanse for your nighttime routine ensures that you won’t over-cleanse and accidentally dry out your skin. We should also be using most of our treatment products and serums at night so double cleansing at night gives us more “bang for our buck” in that our products will work more effectively on thoroughly clean skin.

As step one of your routine you’ll want to reach for a cleansing balm, micellar water or oil-based cleanser as these types of products are best at breaking up impurities without stripping your skin.

For step two you’ll want to reach for a cleanser that is specific to your skin type. Even the double cleanse isn’t a “one size fits all” method. Make sure to take into consideration what your personal skin concerns are and choose a cleanser with ingredients that target those concerns. For example: If you have dry skin your ideal cleanser will have hydrating properties.

By the end of the double cleanse you'll be left with clean and prepped skin that’s ready to soak up the rest of your routine. What’s more is that it all takes less than 5 minutes - totally doable right!

Personalize

Individualizing your routine makes all the difference when we’re dealing with something as personal as our skincare. Once you know your skin type and/or concerns it can make choosing the right products a little easier. If you’re not someone who considers skincare a hobby (guilty is charged) deciphering between product ingredients and formulas however, can become confusing at the least! Not to worry though! Using our expertise we’ve designed a full proof list of cleanser duos for you and your skin type below.

Who’s ready to get in on this double cleansing action?

Dry Skin

Step 1: Glowbiotics Gel - Oil Cleanser

Step 2: ZO Hydrating Cleanser

Oily Skin

Step 1: Texoane RHA Micellar Solution

Step 2: Vivier Exfoliating Cleanser

Acne-Prone Skin

Step 1: Texoane RHA Micellar Solution

Step 2: Vivier Medicated Wash

Sensitive Skin

Step 1: Texoane RHA Micellar Solution