We all know cleansing plays a key role in our daily skincare routines – but what about double cleansing? How much of a difference does washing your face twice make? We’re here to tell you!
In this guide, we’ll tell you the benefits of double cleansing, our foolproof method, and some of our favorite products for clearer skin! Double Cleansing 101 Are you ready?
What is double cleansing? Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like: cleansing twice. This two-step cleansing method helps remove makeup and impurities from the surface of the skin, as well as dead skin cells that can clog your pores.
“Doesn’t my cleanser already do that?” may not necessarily be as much as you need. Double cleansing makes daily cleansing a breeze and removes stubborn SPF ingredients that cling to your skin.
If you live in a polluted environment, such as a busy city, double cleansing can also help remove any impurities your skin comes into contact with throughout the day. Benefits of Double Cleansing
Depending on which double cleanser you use and what skin concerns you have, adding an extra cleanser to your routine can provide the following benefits:
How to double cleanse. So what’s the best way to double cleanse? The first step of double cleansing calls for either an oil-based cleanser or micellar water. The first cleanse helps remove makeup while also removing dirt, sunscreen, and excess sebum from your skin.
Apply the first cleanser to dry skin and massage for about one minute. Rinse off with warm water. For your second cleanse, use a water-based product.
This provides a deeper cleanse, removing toxins and impurities, and penetrates deep into the pores to remove any impurities that may still be clinging to the skin. It also removes residue from oil-based cleansers.
Apply to damp skin and massage thoroughly. Rinse skin again with warm water and continue with the rest of your skin care routine. The Best Double Cleansing Products for Your Skin Type
When double cleansing, always choose the right products for your skin type. Using the wrong combination of face cleansers can do more harm than good to your skin!
Below, we’ve put together a guide to the best double cleansing combinations for your skin type. Remember: For best results, use an oil-based cleanser first, then a water-based cleanser! For dry skin: If you have dry skin, you may experience tightness and flaking.
Start your double cleansing routine with REVOLUTION SKINCARE Hydrating Cleanser. Hydrating hyaluronic acid leaves skin feeling nourished and soothed while removing makeup and impurities.
Massage into skin, rinse, then apply HYDRO BANK Hydrating Cleansing Gel. This lightweight, jelly-textured cleanser removes dirt and debris that may have been missed during the first cleanse.
Formulated with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and polyglutamic acid, skin feels soft, clean, and refreshed. For Oily Skin: Is your skin oily?
An effective double cleansing approach helps control excess sebum and minimize blemishes and imperfections for oily skin. Start with REVOLUTION SKINCARE Niacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water.
This formula helps dissolve oily residue on the skin, including makeup. An easy part of your cleansing routine to remove makeup and impurities. Follow with REVOLUTION SKINCARE Charcoal Therapy Cleansing Stick.
Activated charcoal in skincare is great for oily skin as it absorbs excess sebum, mattifies the skin and controls shine. For combination skin: If your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others, it’s time to find the best double cleansing method to combat both. Start by cleansing your pores with REVOLUTION SKINCARE PURIFYING DAILY FACIAL GEL CLEANSER with Niacinamide. Niacinamide plays a key role in gently cleansing pores, removing dirt and regulating sebum production. It’s perfect for treating blemish-prone areas. For combination skin, it’s also important to keep your moisture supply at optimal levels to specifically combat dry areas. For your second cleanse, follow with the hydrating REVOLUTION SKINCARE CERAMIDES Moisturizing Cleanser. This formula moisturizes, soothes and softens the skin without leaving a greasy feel. For sensitive skin: If you have sensitive skin, be careful when choosing your skincare. You need a double cleansing combo that works but is also gentle on your skin.
Start cleansing with REVOLUTION SKINCARE GOOD VIBES GODDESS Hydrating Foaming Cleanser. This gentle yet effective formula leaves skin feeling refreshed while hemp seed oil and cannabidiol soothe even the most sensitive skin.
Complete your double cleanse with REVOLUTION SKINCARE MATTIFYING PINK CLAY MUD-TO-FOAM Cleanser. Pink clay is known to nourish sensitive skin. Not only does it moisturize, but it also restores balance to your skin’s natural oils. What do you think…?
Learn everything you need to know about pink clay in our previous article: For Dull Skin: Blemished skin can make you feel a little dull. Double cleansing with the right products and ingredients can rejuvenate dull skin and boost their allure. We all know that Vitamin C is the key to glowing skin.
So start your routine with REVOLUTION SKINCARE’s Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser. Formulated with grapeseed, avocado, peach, and sweet almond oils, it dissolves makeup, dirt, and debris for a brighter, more radiant complexion without stripping skin of moisture. Follow with PLANET REVOLUTION Grapefruit Brightening Makeup Remover. This lightweight cleansing water, with real grapefruit and vegan glycerin, brightens and hydrates while removing impurities missed during your first cleanse. The journey to healthy skin doesn’t end here! Be sure to follow a double cleansing regimen and a targeted skin care routine to reveal your best skin yet. Not sure where to start with your skin care routine? Check out our top tips and tricks from our previous posts:
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
