Double cleansing: what it is and how to do it

What is double cleansing?

As the name implies, it consists of cleansing your skin twice, with two different products, one oil-based and one water-based, to finish with the application of a toner or mist. This practice has been established in Korean cosmetics for many years and has recently started to be talked about in our country. Today we share all the secrets of double cleansing and how to carry it out with ecological products that are respectful of your skin.

What are the benefits of double cleansing?

The benefits of double cleansing are numerous. We must keep in mind that pollution, makeup, sunscreens, residues from touching our face, etc., deposit impurities on our skin daily. If you add to this the skin's natural sebum secretion and sweat, the result is a layer on the skin's surface that is difficult to remove in a single pass. What happens? The skin becomes congested, looks dull and opaque, and imperfections appear. Furthermore, the treatment products we apply in our facial routine do not penetrate well, so they cannot perform their function 100%. That is why performing a facial double cleanse, at least once a day, cleanses the skin deeply and non-aggressively, absorbs impurities, removes excess sebum from the skin, dead cells, dirt that accumulates in the pores, and facilitates the penetration of active ingredients from the products we use as a well-aging treatment.

What steps should be followed to perform the double cleanse?

The secret to double cleansing is, of course, doing it with the right products. The first step should be done with an oil-based product; this way, due to its lipid affinity, it not only cleanses superficially but also penetrates better into the pores and removes the dirt that usually accumulates there, as well as makeup, sunscreen, pollution, moisturizer, etc. In other words, it removes any type of dirt that is fat-soluble. By the way: oily skin types, you can perform a double cleanse without fear. The first oilier step will not only remove dirt, but also excess sebum.
For this first step, we recommend our GOLDEN DUNE balm, formulated with mango and shea butters, which, together with organic carrot, broccoli, apricot, and passion fruit oils, cleanse the skin deeply, balance the hydrolipidic mantle, and keep the skin wonderfully hydrated.

Use the spatula to apply a small amount to your hands so the product warms up a little, then massage your face with your eyes closed, insisting on the eyelashes to remove makeup and also on the lips. Take advantage of its texture to treat yourself to a little massage on your neck and décolleté as well.
To remove it, you can use an organic muslin cloth previously moistened with warm water or rinse with water. Upon contact with water, GOLDEN DUNE will turn into a delicate cleansing milk, also sweeping away water-soluble dirt.
It is indicated for all skin types, including the most sensitive. You can read more about this product here.

Now you are ready for the second step.

The objective of the second step of facial cleansing is to ensure we remove all non-oil-based impurities, such as pollutant particles, sweat, and dead cells accumulated during the day. For this, a water-based product is used, which is very respectful and non-aggressive so as not to damage our natural pH. For this, we have launched BLACK MOON, a cleansing balm that provides the detoxifying properties of activated charcoal, effectively cleaning the skin and absorbing deeper impurities, excess oil, and dead cells. It is formulated with hemp, black cumin, aloe vera, reishi, sacha inchi, and passion flower—an explosion of sebum-regulating actives that help purify and balance the skin. You can read more about its properties in the product sheet.

The application method is simple: once the previous balm is removed and the skin is dry, massage in Black Moon, paying special attention to areas like the chin, forehead, or nasolabial folds. Then, emulsify with water to create a refreshing cleansing milk and finally dry with an organic muslin cloth.

Can I also use these cleansing balms as masks?

Yes, our cleansing balms have a dual function. If your skin is combination or oily, we recommend using BLACK MOON as a mask 1-2 times a week for 5-10 minutes; it will help regulate your sebum secretion.
And if your skin is dry, we recommend applying GOLDEN DUNE as a nourishing mask, leaving it to act on your skin overnight. Thanks to its formulation, it regulates transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and restores the barrier function, nourishing, repairing, and brightening the skin.

Is there a third step for the facial cleansing routine?

After the double cleanse, the ideal is to finish this ritual with a mist or toner that, in addition to balancing the pH, boosts the skin's immune system response. Our REISHI & HYALURONIC IMMUNITY MIST is much more than a toner because it maintains a healthy pH, strengthening the skin barrier, reducing residual acne marks and post-surgical scars, stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, and above all, refreshing, hydrating, and repairing the skin.

Now, the properties of your BIO SERUMS and your moisturizer will be multiplied because your skin is finally receptive to absorbing all their active ingredients.