God bless Korea and all her skin care treatments. Today, thanks to them, you’ll discover how to get rid of acne and other skin issues completely. Let’s talk about double cleansing.
What is double cleansing you ask? Well, it’s basically one of the greatest imports from Korean skincare. Double cleansing is basically cleansing your skin, twice. But this isn’t just any ‘use a random face wash‘ dance, double cleansing is a little more intricate. This method requires using two types of cleansers to take off the various types of dirt lying in and on your skin.
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Oil-based cleanse
To start things off, begin with an oil-based cleanser. This would be easy to understand because using oils like coconut oil to remove makeup is pretty effective. Using an oil-based cleanser draws out any oil-based impurities like makeup, sebum and SPF. We’d recommend Clinique’s Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm available at The Nail Studio in Lagos for N5,400. It melts the makeup off and nourishes the skin at the same time.
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Simply take the oil-based cleanser, apply it to your face with your fingers and work into your skin in small circular motions. After you’re done, use a face wipe to remove or wash it off. The great thing about this cleanse is it won’t strip your skin dry unlike other cleansers and leaves your skin soft and supple.
Water-based cleanse
The next step is to use a water-based cleanser. This draws out and cleanses water-based impurities like sweat and dirt. To use this, grab a water-based cleanser and massage a small amount into your skin using your fingers. Do this in small circular motions for a few minutes to pull out dirt, and then rinse it off. Try the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water available at Jumia for N8,500 for a refreshing experience.
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This stellar combination is the first step in the 10-step Korean skincare routine that is now famed for giving poreless, crystal clear glass skin. However, it can be done alone. Doing a double cleanse at night will help get rid of makeup, pollution and oil your skin produced throughout the day.
Watch The Style and Beauty Doctor show you how she removes her makeup with the double cleansing method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMDULCu6Fdk