If you’re a fan of the Korean skincare routine then you know the reason for having double cleansing in your beauty routine. Korean beauty experts emphasize the importance of step one: oil cleanser, and step two: water cleanser, over the popular western counterpart: make-up remover.
It’s important that you use both oil and water cleanser before using any skincare products like Klairs in both your day time and night time skin regimen. Here are some of the reasons why:
- Double cleansing removes makeup thoroughly
Makeup is composed of a lot of ingredients and most of them are designed to stick to your skin for a long time. Cosmetic products like mascara, eye shadow, foundation, and others are hard to remove through makeup removers alone. In fact, there’s a tendency that these makeup removers may trap particles into your pores.
Since makeup products have various chemicals that can’t be removed by soap and water alone, it’s important to start your face care routine with an oil cleanser, immediately followed by a water cleanser.
- Double cleansing is gentle to the skin
Facial washes and facial soaps tend to dry your skin. If you have acne-prone or sensitive skin then you could be allergic to some ingredients and acids found in these facial soaps. Some people skip the soap in fear of getting breakouts. Fortunately, no one is allergic to oil and water, so it lessens the chances of irritation.
- The double-cleaning action ensures clean pores
The oil cleanser acts as an absorber of all makeup gunk and other oil-based products on your face, while the water cleans up everything else that the oil didn’t absorb. Make sure that you’re using a clean cotton round or else you would risk putting dirt into your pores once again.
- Compatible with all skincare products
Most skincare products have ingredients that are specific and incompatible with some other products. For example, AHA, Retinol, and BHA shouldn’t be used together. Oil and water cleansers, however, are compatible with all toners, serums, moisturizers, creams, and others so you’re safe from possible allergic reactions or skin damage.
Conclusion
Double cleansing should be the very first step because the dirt, bacteria and other external substances might get trapped in your pores. There’s are reasons why double cleansing is step one and two of the famous Korean skincare routine, and these reasons should be taken seriously.
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