How To Double Cleanse Based On Your Skin Type

Applying a serum, moisturizer or toner twice in a row might sound quite bizarre. But, cleansing your face twice, called ‘double cleansing’ forms the backbone of K-beauty and has been in practice in Korea since ages now. This method is not just about just washing your face two times, but more importantly about what you wash your face with. Confused? Keep scrolling to find all the answers related to double cleansing.

What Is Double Cleansing?

Like we said, it is not about using your regular face wash twice. Here, as a first-step you use an oil-based cleanser or a cleansing balm to break down makeup, sunscreen, dirt and oil from your face. This emollient cleanser will make your regular cleanser’s job easy by clearing away a lot of gunk. Then after rinsing, you use your regular cleanser for a deeper cleanse. Just using your regular face wash will not cut through all the layers of products.

How To Double Cleanse Your Skin?

Our Mon Cherry Dirt Dissolving Cleansing Balm is infused with the skin-loving moringa seed oil and neem extracts that prevent moisture loss, hydrate and protect skin. Plus, it also contains salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and unclogs pores. All you have to do is scoop out a sufficient amount of the product (typically it is a little more than pea-sized) , warm it between your fingers and massage your face until it emulsifies into a milky consistency. After a good 1 minute, rinse with warm water and then follow up with a water-based cleanser.

Based on your skin type, below we’ve listed down the best of gentle Korean cleansers.

Foam Cleansers For Oily, Combination & Acne-prone Skin

Foam cleansers are quite lightweight as well as deep-cleansing, making them ideal for this skin type. They can effectively lift excess oil and leave you with squeaky clean, healthy skin.

Yuzu Fine Vitamin C Foaming Face Wash

This vitamin-C foaming face wash has 3X more vitamin C as well as clary sage and hibiscus extracts that fade dark spots, prevent radical damage, control excess oil and hydrate skin. So, if you’ve been struggling with post-acne pigmentation, we highly recommend using this cleanser.

Mon Cherry Brightening Foam Cleanser

This is a 2-in-1 cleanser that offers the benefits of an oil-based and a water-based cleanser in one go. On days when time is not your friend, you can use it in your PM skincare routine to get rid of all traces of dirt, oil and makeup. It also contains citric acid that gently exfoliates skin. This cleanser is ideal if your skin is looking dull due to excess oil.

Mama Cica Pore Clearing Exfoliating Face Wash

If you have crippling acne, you already know how important it is to keep your pores clean and healthy. This daily-use gentle exfoliating face wash has volcanic ash for effective oil absorption along with citric acid and Korean ginseng that leave your skin bright and fresh. It is infused with adlay seeds that slough off daily debris and grime.

Gel-Based Cleansers For All Skin Types

The all-rounder of cleansers, gel face washes are gentle, non-irritating and quite soothing, which makes them ideal for all skin types. They do an excellent job at keeping your skin fresh and bouncy all day long.

Chialeader Shine Control Gel Face Wash

Give your skin a burst of freshness with this cactus water-infused gel face wash. Packed with the goodness of bamboo and chia seeds this one can hydrate as well as give you a radiant glow. It also has a built-in brush that is ideal to deeply cleanse your skin and remove surface debris. It also has salicylic acid, which works great for people who have bumpy or textured skin.

Matcha Better Skin Detox Gel Face Wash

Give your skin a power-packed detox effect every morning and evening! This gel face wash can deep cleanse and nourish your skin at the same time, thanks to its unique blend of ingredients. It has matcha green tea, bakuchiol, orange peel and rose geranium that can lighten blemishes, smoothen fine lines and promote an even skin tone.

Creamy Face Cleansers For Dry Skin

Dry skin requires extra extra care. Cream cleansers are the perfect middle ground that deep cleanse along with delivering hydration.

Mesmerice Gentle Exfoliation Cream Face Wash

A luxuriously-creamy, gently exfoliating face wash that can tackle dullness and dryness at the same time. Rice powder can effectively puff away dead skin cells, whereas aloe, vitamin E, glycerin and olive can hydrate and make skin bouncy soft.

Bravocado Pollution Rescue Cream Face Wash

If your skin lacks luster because of dirt and pollution caused due to daily commuting, then this one's for you. It has gluconolactone (PHA), a very mild exfoliating acid, along with the goodness of avocado, pomegranate, and moringa seed oil that fight environmental damage and nourish skin.

Apart from using an oil-based cleanser, you may also use micellar water to remove stubborn or water-proof makeup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is double cleansing suitable for all skin types?

A. Yes, people with all skin types can use the double cleansing method to get rid of dirt, grime, makeup and sunscreen. Even people with oily and acne-prone skin can use it without any worry.

Q. Can I double cleanse every day?

A. Double cleansing can be done every day in the PM skincare routine, as the very first step. Followed up with a gentle cleanser.

Q. Is double cleansing good for acne?

A. Double cleansing is a very effective method to deep cleanse your face. Those with acne-prone skin can especially benefit from it, as it helps to eliminate pore-clogging and acne-causing impurities that your regular cleanser might fail to.