What is double cleansing and how to do it?

Double cleansing is a Korean skincare technique which can really make a difference and benefit your skin. Learn how to double cleanse your face in our step-by-step guide and find the best skincare products to master this method. 

What is double cleansing?

Double cleansing is one step in your skincare routine that you should be incorporating. It consists of washing the face two times in a single setting, using two separate types of cleansers to achieve a deeper clean. 

First you need to use an oil-based or a balm product and then a water-based cleanser. This technique will help you remove any makeup, sunscreen, dirt, impurities and excess sebum from the skin. 

What are the benefits of double cleansing?

Double cleaning can be helpful as a first step, to remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen and as a second step, to remove dirt, excess sebum and impurities.

Often, washing the face just once with one single product is not enough to remove all the impurities. With less residue on the skin’s surface, the pores are less likely to become clogged. 

Double cleansing is the best way to clean both the surface of your face and deep-down impurities. 

Also, it makes water-based cleansers and other skincare products work better than when they are used alone. 

Thanks to double cleansing, the skin is at a reduced risk of breakouts and should improve in clarity, tone, hydration and softness throughout time. 

Who should use double cleansing?

For those who have oily skin, acne prone skin or wear make up every day, double cleansing is particularly recommended and will help your skin to be better cleaned and healthy. People who wear sunscreen everyday can adopt the double cleansing routine as well.

For the others, double cleansing may be unnecessary. Indeed, if you go make-up free, single cleansing is enough to clean your skin.

What products to use for double cleansing according to your skin type?

According to your skin type, the products you will use for double cleansing may vary but, in any case, you will always need to keep a proper moisturizing routine to hydrate your skin daily after cleansing. Skin-barrier strengthening is essential and prevents your skin from getting dry, sensitive and hyper reactive. 

Thanks to our expert guide, discover what is a cleanser and which products in the BIODERMA range are best to use for your skin type. All skin types should always avoid cleansers with heavy fragrance or sulfate-based cleansers.