I was never the best at face washing – it takes up too much time! But I always thought, “Hey, I did it, so we’re good.” Even if it was just a simple wash or a makeup wipe.
I recently started my skincare journey with the goal of getting clearer, smoother skin with improved texture. So, I would say I really started to take better care of my skin at the end/beginning of 2020. Finally, at 30 I realized skincare is important!
A simple skincare regimen was all I thought I needed. I thought, “Why put all that product on my face? Isn’t that too much?” Now, after careful and lengthy research, I realize there’s a reason for each step.
Double cleansing: a term I’ve never heard of until a few weeks ago.
When I looked up what double cleansing meant, I was surprised to learn I was already doing it!
According to an article I read from the TODAY Show, it’s a two-step process where you first wash your face with an oil-based cleanser, then again with a water-based cleanser.
The oil-based cleansing balm will remove any makeup, dirt, and excess oils from deep into your pores!
Sounds great right? But, does it work?
My answer is yes! I’ve definitely noticed a huge difference in both how my skin looks and feels after double-cleansing. I’ve also noticed fewer breakouts around my chin, which is where they tend to appear these days. My face also looks brighter, and just cleaner!
Now, even when I’m tired, I ALWAYS make sure to do my complete cleansing routine!
Here’s a look at the products I use:
I start out with Clinique’s Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. For a while, I was ONLY using this to remove my makeup and cleanse my face.. I definitely had makeup leftover on my face, but didn’t do anything about it.
A few months into this year, I started to use Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanserafter the cleansing balm. I was amazed at how good my skin felt afterward.
This would complete the double-cleansing process, but I recently started to add in a sample of Lancôme’s Creme Mousse Confort face wash. I didn’t think I would care for it much, but I LOVE it! I think I even get the full-size product once I’m out of my sample!
In a way, it seems like I may be TRIPLE washing my face, but I kind of count the cleansing balm and water-based cleanser as one step, with the Lancôme cleanser being my second. It works for me and my face doesn’t feel irritated.
In the end, double-cleansing will forever be a part of my skincare system. It’s been great for my skin! Let me know which facial cleansers are your favorite!
Watch my video for a closer look at the products I use:
*I’m not a dermatologist or an expert in skincare. This is my experience with double-cleansing the products that work for me.
*Disclaimer: Some affiliate links may be used, which I may earn a small commission from (at no cost to you).
