Double cleansing? That's right, you read correctly, and it's exactly how it sounds.
Double cleansing, is cleansing your face not once, but twice.
Here's why — the first cleanse removes any dirt and makeup that has built up on your skin throughout the day. The second cleanse, picks up on anything the first cleanse may have missed. This is why it is so important to double cleanse. Plus, cleansing your face sets the scene for your overall skincare routine, so you want to make sure you prepare your skin for success!
Everything You Need To Know About Double Cleansing
Double cleansing is suitable for everyone! It's often misconceived as something only people who wear makeup should do, however that is not true. Our face accumulates a lot throughout the day, whether it be sweat, dirt or dust. Did you know that in Australia, on average, people touch their face 23 times in just 1 hour. Most of the time it is sub consciously too, so you only imagine the amount of dirt that enters.
Double cleansing should be done at night but you should also do a single cleanse in the morning. This is to rid dust pillow. Yep, it's a thing! Giving your face a nice quick wash in the morning can also help you wake up and start the day feeling fresh.
Keep reading to see what cleanser is right for you.
Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser
This blend of botanical extracts works to gently remove impurities leaving skin feeling cleansed, calm and soothed.
When double cleansing, the general idea is that you should mix it up and use two different cleansers, however, it's not a hard and fast rule. If you do choose to use two different cleansers, always start with the gel cleanser first.
This cleanser visibly reduces pore size and the appearance of age spots. It promotes even skin tone, whilst leaving your skin calm and supple and is suitable for normal to oily skin types. A great way to test if you have oily skin, is if you are able to see your reflection.
To use, gently rub the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser between hands and massage onto face, then rinse off with warm water.
Grown Alchemist Hydra+ Oil-Gel Facial Cleanser
This Hydra + Oil- Gel Cleanser is great for removing thick makeup. It activates as an extra gentle soft milk cleanser to remove impurities and leave skin feeling calm and soothed. It helps protect against environmental aggressors and pollution, increases the skin's resistance to sensitivity and alleviates skin irritation.
Milk Thistle is the hydrating ingredient, which is used to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This cleanser is suitable for normal, dry and combination skin types.
To use, splash your face with water, dispense a small amount of product onto fingertips and massage directly onto damp facial skin, in gentle circular motions activating the oil-gel into a milky emulsion. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water and blot your skin dry.
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser
This gentle cream cleanser works to remove makeup and impurities without dehydrating or irritating, leaving skin feeling purified and ready for moisturising.
The active ingredients helps to soothe, hydrate and firm the skin, whilst reducing pore size. The red seaweed ingredient provides lasting hydration and plantago extract soothes and cleanses, leaving skin looking radiant and healthy. This Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser is also suitable for normal, dry and combination skin types.
To use, simply massage gently onto your face morning and night and rinse off with warm water.
We are super excited to have Grown Alchemist join the F&F family. They are an Australian skincare brand that creates products with a focus on biology and cosmetic chemistry, to influence the way the body repairs and regenerates the skin.
We hope you enjoyed getting to know all about double cleansing and the different cleansers that are suitable for your skin type.
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