It sounds elaborate, but it's a real game-changer for your skin: double cleansing has long been more than just a trend from Korea. The two-step cleansing method is particularly thorough and can prevent impurities as well as improve the absorption of subsequent active ingredients. Here you can find out why this extra step is worthwhile and how to integrate it correctly into your routine.
With double cleansing, you cleanse your skin in two steps: first with an oil-based cleanser, then with a water-based one. The first step removes oil-soluble residues such as sunscreen, make-up, or sebum. In the second step, dirt, sweat, and dead skin cells are removed. This effectively and gently frees the skin from everything that doesn't belong there.
Double cleansing can have the following effects and offer benefits:
Especially if you wear sunscreen (and you should!) or are out and about in the city, double cleansing is a real boost for your facial skin.
Application:
Step 1: Oil-based Cleanser
For example, our Cleansing Oil Gel or our Magic Melting Cleansing Balm, which dissolve make-up, SPF, and sebum with nourishing oils and mild surfactants without drying out the skin.
Step 2: Water-based Cleanser
Then use our AHA/PHA Peeling Cleanser or our Re-Balance Cream Cleanser gentle tøday. The pure tøday removes dead skin cells and can stimulate skin renewal. The gentle tøday enables particularly mild cleansing.
Pro-tip: Double cleansing in the evening is completely sufficient. In the morning, cleansing with lukewarm water or a mild cleanser is usually enough, depending on your skin's needs.
When double cleansing, it's important to follow the correct order: First, use an oil-based cleansing product to remove oil-soluble residues like sunscreen, sebum, and makeup - then a water-based cleanser that gently rinses away sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells. Both products should be mildly formulated so as not to damage the skin barrier. At the end of the day, the double cleansing step is perfectly sufficient; in the morning, lukewarm water is usually enough. Afterwards, pat your face dry with a soft towel.
Double cleansing may sound like more effort at first, but it delivers visibly better results. Your skin can absorb your skincare products better. It's a real skincare hack, especially for sensitive, blemish-prone, or stressed skin.
So: cleanse smart and give your skin what it deserves.
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