The double facial cleansing comes from the beauty rituals of Asian countries and more specifically from Korea. Korean women have radiant, smooth and practically unblemished skin due to the good cleansing done in the morning and at night.
In the West, we have always opted for a single facial cleansing product, whether it is milk, oil or the format that best suits our skin type, but… What if that cleansing is not enough? In recent times we have been given a double cleansing of the face so let’s see what it is.
The first thing we need to know is that we need two products:
- The first one will be an oil-based cleanser, either an oil or a balm. Oily skins should also use it because an oil-based cleanser penetrates the pore better to remove dirt and excess sebum than water-based cleansers such as micellar water or milk.
Caudalie Cleansing Nourishing Oil 150 ml
Instructions for use: This oil is recommended to put on the dry skin of the face with the palms of the hands and with the fingertips to give us a small massage across the face, affecting more in the eyes and lips – which is what we usually do more makeup with waterproof cosmetics. Afterwards we will rinse with warm water.
- The second step is to clean the skin again, in this case with a water-based cleanser to make the remains of sweat, pollution, dirt, etc. disappear. This is the cleanser we are most used to, whether it is a gel or a foam. Many times we measure the cleaning capacity of a product by the amount of foam it makes when applied, but in reality it is not very relevant. The most important thing is to choose a product with a pH that is appropriate for our skin, so that when it is removed, our skin is not left tight.
Kiehls Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash 230ml
Instructions for use: Once we have removed the oil, we must apply the watery cleanser also with the hands giving a small massage and insisting on the “T” area which is where we tend to accumulate more impurities and toxins. Then we rinse – in the second step it is not important at what temperature we rinse – and dry with a towel.
Now all that is left is to tone the skin with our favourite toner and we have finished our Korean cleansing routine.
It is true that the double cleansing will take a little longer than usual, but considering that Korean women’s skin is probably the most beautiful in the world, don’t you think it is worth investing those extra minutes?
