Double cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreen

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Makeup and sunscreen can be tricky to wash off your face, since many of these products are water- or sweat-resistant.
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However, traces of makeup or sunscreen left on your skin can clog pores, contributing to acne breakouts and skin irritation, so it ‘s important that you thoroughly wash your face after wearing these products.

Facial cleansing wipes have remained popular for many years, thanks to their convenience, but are now falling out of favor due to the harshness of the alcohol in them. Certain types of alcohol in skincare can be particularly problematic for those with dry or sensitive skin types, making cleansing wipes too harsh for many people.

A gentler and more effective option for removing makeup and sunscreen is to double cleanse, which is gentler on your skin than harsh face wipes or vigorously scrubbing — both of which can cause irritation and damage to the skin barrier.

What is Double Cleansing 
Double cleansing means cleansing your face twice, first with an oil-based product and then followed by a water-based cleanser. The first step of using an oil-based cleanser is helpful when it comes to removing waterproof makeup and sunscreen.



“It can also be helpful in patients with oily skin as a first step to remove excess oil or sebum from the skin,” says Dr. Wu. This extra step can help water-based cleansers work and also allow your other skin care products (think serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, night creams) to penetrate your skin better.


How to double cleanse your face
Double cleansing consists of two steps:

•         Wash your face with a cleansing oil.
•         Wash your face again with a cleanser that is a match for your skin type.

This double cleansing process helps to remove makeup, sunscreen and any heavy dirt from your skin to avoid clogged pores and breakouts. Oily skin types can substitute micellar water for cleansing oil in the first step. Micellar water contains only a small amount of detergent, so it is gentle on sensitive skin and won’t cause breakouts like some oils can.

When choosing a face wash for the second step, be sure to find out your Baumann Skin Type first and then pick a cleanser that matches your skin type. Oily types, for example, can use a foaming cleanser to remove makeup and sunscreen, while dry types should look for non-foaming, creamy cleansers to avoid stripping the skin of its natural oils