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What is double cleansing?
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Like we said, double cleansing isn’t just repeating the act of washing your face.
It’s about switching up what you’re washing itwithto achieve a deeper clean.
(We likeDHC Deep Cleansing OilorGarnier SkinActive Micellar Water.)
Any gentle cleanser of your choosing should do the job here, likeCetaphil Gentle Skin CleanserorCeraVe Hydrating Face Cleanser.
Again, the keyword here is gentle avoid formulas with active ingredients like exfoliating acids or benzoyl peroxide.
Think of double-cleansing as a one-two punch to tackle both surface and deep-down impurities.
Who should double cleanse and when?
“Double cleansing [can be] very, very stripping to the skin,” says Dr. Linkner.
(Try a cream spiked with skin-barrier strengtheningceramides, likeSkinCeuticals TripleLipid RestoreorShani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream.)
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