Is Double Cleansing Necessary?

Any true K-beauty fan must be familiar with the double cleanse. Any good skin care routine starts with a mild cleanser, but what about the method known as "double cleansing"? Is it necessary or is it a waste of time and money?

While the double cleansing method might be beneficial in some cases, it is not essential for everyone. It largely depends on your skin type and the makeup you wear.

What is Double Cleansing?

Double cleansing involves using two different types of cleansers, one oil based and the regular cleanser. Even if you don't use makeup on a daily basis, it's still necessary to cleanse your face at the end of the day. It is essential to remove not just makeup, but also the dirt and pollution that builds on our skin during the day. 

The best cleansers for double cleansing are oil-based liquid cleanser, cleansing balm or cleansing cloth, followed by a normal, water-soluble cream, gel, or lotion cleanser tailored to your skin type. If you have acne-prone skin and your skin become oily by noon, you should double cleanse. If you have dry skin and you don't feel oily during the day, double cleaning is not required, unless you're wearing a lot of makeup.

Cleansing oils and cleansing balms have a major benefit over pure oils since they contain an emulsifier. This allows the oil to combine with water and produce a milky emulsion, which is easier to rinse off the skin than pure oils, which leave the skin greasy.

Benefits of Double Cleansing

• It purifies your skin from the inside out. It also allows healthy skin care products to penetrate deeply into your skin.

• It reduces skin irritation and prevents the formation of new pimples.

• It prevents the formation of sebum and bacteria, which can aid in the treatment of skin irritation flare-ups.

• It reduces the redness, irritation, and itchiness caused by skin inflammation. It removes extra sebum from your skin and clears clogged pores.

How to Double Cleanse?

Double cleansing involves using two different types of cleansers, one oil based and your regular cleanser. 

Step 1: 

First, remove makeup and oil buildup, you first dispense your fragrance-free cleansing oil or cleansing balm. Massage in gentle circular motions, including around the eyes, for 30–45 seconds. These products break down the skin's sebum and makeup, both of which are oil-based. Wipe away makeup, including eye area makeup, with a soft cloth.

Step 2: 

Now a good lathering normal cleanser and water after the first step has removed makeup and pollutants. Rinse the second cleanser and pat your skin dry with a clean, soft towel.

So, that was all about Double Cleansing. I hope you've realized how important it is to cleanse your skin twice and how it may help you overcome skin concerns while also allowing your skin care products to penetrate more easily. The time required for double cleansing is about 5 minutes. And, if the products you're using are tailored for your skin type, you'll notice a difference in a week.