What’s The Deal With Double Cleansing?

Chances are, if you’re interested in skincare and use social media, you’ve heard of double cleansing. Seems like overkill? Here’s what it is-and why it’s a worthy trend.

Double Cleansing Basics

As you might assume, double cleansing is a two step method for cleaning your skin. First you use an oil-based cleanser, which removes makeup, sunscreen, and any excess sebum on your face. The second step is to use a water-based cleanser, which gets rid of dirt, sweat, and anything left over from your day that might cause harm to your skin. 

K-Beauty Staple

If you’re a teen yourself, or the parent of a teen, you’ve probably heard the term K-Beauty, a popular social media trend that incorporates skincare science and favorites from Korea. Double cleansing actually first became popular in Korea as well as Japan. So if you need more convincing on double cleansing, good news! Double cleansing is on trend AND it's a staple for a gentle and deep clean.

Why Is Double Cleansing So Great?

What makes double cleansing such a great way to nourish your skin? Even for those who don’t wear a full face of makeup every day, everyone should (hopefully) be wearing an SPF sunscreen daily. While amazing for protecting your beautiful skin, sunscreen and even lighter products like tinted moisturizer can clog your pores, leading to acne and other issues if not properly cleansed. 

This is where that oil based cleanser comes in. This type of cleanser is able to purify your pores without stripping your skin of its needed moisture. Your second cleanse will then remove any water-based junk that your face gathered throughout the day, but doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight and dry.

Simple Start To Double Cleansing 

Skincare, especially for teens, is best kept simple. While double cleansing may seem anything but, we promise it's easy! Double cleansing is best done at night after your busy day, but a single cleanser in the morning is plenty. When shopping, look for cleansers that are fragrance free, free of parabens and hormone disruptors, and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores). A great cleanser to start out with is Girlyish Skincare’s gentle creamy cleanser, which is specifically formulated for teens!

Double Cleansing Is THE Deal

Double cleansing isn’t about doing the most. It’s doing what’s best for your skin, and building good habits early on will set you up for healthy skin the rest of your life. We promise, this one is worth the hype!