The Truth About Double Cleansing: Is Two Really Better Than One?

Why double cleanse?

Double cleansing, do I REALLY need to? I had a long day, I’m tired, one cleanse should be enough. You may find yourself repeating these same thoughts at the end of an exhausting week or after a drunken night out. This “tedious” extra step definitely has a role in you achieving your skin goals of radiance and smoother looking skin. 

Your double cleanse may start off with a cleansing oil/ balm or a micellar water followed by your cream/foam/gel cleanser. The first step of the double cleanse ensures that we get the bulk of all signs of makeup, sunscreen and dirt we’ve collected throughout the day to be removed. This also means that our second cleanse doesn’t need to work as hard to remove all that grime. The second cleanse is where your key ingredients of the cream/foam/gel cleanser can have a chance to penetrate the skin to reap the benefits.

So yes you should be double cleansing for smooth radiant skin, your skin will thank you for it. 

Cleanse your skin properly. Buildg confidence, glow from within.

Team Oil vs Team Cream vs Team Foam 

Oil cleanser - used as the first step of your cleansing routine; to melt away makeup and sunscreen. 

Cream - used as the second step of cleansing routine; leaves the skin moisturised and hydrated perfect for those with more dry or sensitive skin.

Foam - used as the second step of cleansing routine; for more of your acne-prone or oily skin type looking to refresh the face this can be more ideal for you 

Papaya Enzyinatic Foaming Daily Cleanser

Do I need to wash my face in the morning? 

To cleanse or not to cleanse, seems to be some division between the necessity in a morning cleanse. I firmly believe doing what feels most comfortable to you, however it being a necessity may not be true to all.

If you have effectively cleansed the previous night then cleansing in the morning is not too big of a deal. You may feel that in the morning you have this layer of oil that actually doesn’t need to be cleansed off, its a sign that your skin is repairing itself throughout the night so a quick splash of water is very much sufficient.

Helen’s current favourite Vanessa Megan product

The Petitgrain PH Balancing Cream Cleanser is definitely essential in my double cleanse routine.

The May Chang helps clarify my pores as its quite astringent, so very much a must-have at the moment. 

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