Double cleansing is a two-step cleansing technique which helps to clear up the face of all the build up of dirt and toxins to get squeaky clean skin.
Just washing the face quickly with a water-based cleanser is not enough for keeping the skin healthy and clean. It leaves back the traces of makeup and impurities on the skin surface making it prone to premature ageing, acne, blackheads and white heads.
Instead, double cleansing helps to lift away all the persistent dirt and buildup from the skin surface, leaving it ready for all the valuable serums and treatment creams to penetrate better into the skin and be more effective.
It’s a two-step process, which if taken up as a daily ritual can actually help your skin in a lot of ways.
The process of Double Cleansing includes-
Step 1–
The first step of double cleansing includes a no rinse cleansing option like using cleansing oil, a cleansing balm or a micellar water to break down all the build up, the SPF, the accumulated dirt and all the makeup.
If cleaning with a cleansing oil, massage the oil to damp skin to dissolve all the makeup and also the dirt and grime. Now wipe it all off with a wet washcloth.
I personally like forest essentials make up remover oil
Because its light and doesn’t lead to breakouts and also the fact that its easily available.
If using a cleansing balm, take a little amount of the product on your fingers and apply on the dry face. Massage it gently all over the face in circular motions for a few minutes till it melts all the stubborn makeup.
Then wipe it all off with a damp wash cloth
I have been using BOOTS Botanics Organic Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm for quiet sometime now.it has rosehip oil as an active ingredient , which helps to keep the skin soft and supple. It goes for almost all skin types. A very less amount of the product is required to clean up the face, so one bottle lasts for quiet sometime.
To clean the face with micellar water, douse a clean facial cleaning pad with micellar water and gently wipe off all the dust and grime with it.
This draws out all the impurities from the skin without over drying it or depriving it of its essential minerals.
I find Yes to Cucumbers Calming Micellar Cleansing Water very light and fresh and removes all the makeup. And also the smell is very refreshing.
Step 2–
The second step involves a rinse off cleanser to finally clean the skin of any remaining impurities.
Once the skin is free from the oil barrier, the second cleanser penetrates well into the skin. Take off all the remaining traces of toxins and pollutants from the face by washing the face thoroughly with gentle water based cleanser.
The cleanser is massaged properly on the whole face, especially on the sides of the nose and below the lower lip, back of the ears and the neck.
Massage for at least one minute so all the environmental pollutants and toxins are completely cleared away from the face.
This face wash for Kama Ayurveda is gentle and doesn’t leave the skin dry and stretched.
And here you are, ready with a well cleansed face to soak in all the benefits of the high powered treatment serums to work their way to a perfect, glowing skin.
It’s very important to take out few minutes at the end of the day to deep clean your skin. It not only helps the skin to recover from previous damage but also helps to further restore its health and radiance, keeping it safe from potential skin problems.
Keep your skin Clean and Happy