Double Cleansing: Why This Simple Evening Ritual Transforms Your Skin

Double Cleansing: Why This Simple Evening Ritual Transforms Your Skin

What is Double Cleansing and Why Do We Need to Do It?

Double cleansing is a simple, effective habit that takes just two minutes each evening.
Once you start, it quickly becomes second nature - and over time, you’ll notice a visible difference in your skin.

A small, consistent ritual that supports clearer, healthier, more balanced skin.

What is Double Cleansing?

Double cleansing is a term originally used by therapists during facials.
It simply means cleansing the skin twice.


Why Should I Double Cleanse?

  1. The first cleanse removes make-up, SPF, and daily build-up.
  2. The second cleanse properly cleans the skin and allows your products to work more effectively.

Using high-quality plant oils that work in harmony with the skin, rather than stripping it, plus it helps maintain softness, hydration, and overall skin health.

What Should I Use?

For your first cleanse, always use a cleansing oil.
Oil dissolves oil, meaning it effectively breaks down make-up, SPF, and daily grime.

Try to avoid oils that emulsify (turn milky). These often contain foaming agents which can, over time, dry the skin and lead to irritation.

    How to Double Cleanse (Step-by-Step)

    Step 1: First Cleanse

    Use 2–3 pumps of cleansing oil (more if wearing heavier make-up).

    Apply to slightly damp hands and massage into the face and neck using your palms and fingers.

    Gently work over the աչelids and lashes to dissolve mascara and eye make-up (add a little more oil if needed, especially for waterproof products).

    You may look like a panda at this stage - this is normal!

    To remove:
    Use a warm, damp cloth to gently wipe over the eyelids and face.
    Rinse and repeat to ensure all residue is removed.


    Step 2: Second Cleanse

    Apply 1–2 pumps of cleansing oil and massage into the skin, focusing on areas of congestion or dryness.

    Alternatively:

    • If your skin feels congested or breaking out, use a small amount of powder cleanser mixed with water

    • If your skin feels dry or dull, mix cleansing oil with a small amount of powder cleanser for a deeper, more nourishing exfoliation

    Massage well into the face, neck, and décolleté, then remove with a warm, damp cloth.

    NOTE: use a clean face cloth every day, ideally each morning.

    Why It Works

    Plant oils work with the skin, not against it.

    double cleansing with neroli cleansing oil

    A Simple Habit Worth Keeping

    Double cleansing is something therapists have always done - because it works.

    It doesn’t need to be complicated, and it doesn’t need to take long.
    Just two minutes, once a day.

    Thank you for reading.

    Please message if there are any topics you would like added to the blog.

    Thanks, Fiona x

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