How to Properly Start Your Routine (Or Let Me Do It for You!)
If your skin ever feels dull, congested, or like your products just aren't working the way they used to… the problem might start with how you’re cleansing.
Double cleansing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to level up your skincare routine, and it’s a game-changer for everything that comes after. Think of it as a deep breath for your skin: clean, clear, and ready to glow.
Here’s what double cleansing is, how to do it properly, and when it might be time to let a professional take the lead.
1. 🧼 What Is Double Cleansing?
Double cleansing means exactly what it sounds like: cleansing your skin twice.
But not with the same product. The key is using two different types:
✅ Step 1: Oil-Based Cleanser
This first step dissolves:
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Makeup
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Sunscreen
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Sebum (oil buildup)
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Pollution + surface debris
Oil attracts oil, so this step gently melts away grime without stripping your skin.
✅ Step 2: Water-Based or Foam Cleanser
Now that the surface layer is gone, this second cleanse dives deeper — clearing away:
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Sweat
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Bacteria
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Residual dirt inside pores
Your skin ends up truly clean without feeling tight or dry.
2. 💡 Why It’s Worth Doing (Even If You’re Tired)
You’d be shocked how many skin issues (like clogged pores, breakouts, dullness) trace back to incomplete cleansing. If you’re layering serums or moisturizers onto skin that isn’t fully clean, you’re basically sealing in leftover oil, bacteria, or makeup. 😬
Double cleansing gives your skincare routine a fresh start every single time.
3. 🧖♀️ What I Use in the Treatment Room
When you book a facial at Treat Yourself Esthetics, we always start with a professional-level double cleanse using high-quality, skin-safe formulas, usually Korean or clinical-grade brands like KRX or Corthe.
That first cleanse melts away buildup. The second sets the stage for real results.
If you’ve never experienced a deep cleanse that gets everything, even that stubborn sunscreen you “thought” was gone, your skin is in for a treat.
4. 🕓 When to Let Me Handle It
Honestly? Sometimes, life is too busy to do everything yourself.
If you:
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Wear makeup or SPF daily
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Have oily, acne-prone, or congested skin
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Work out often or live in a humid climate
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Feel like your products aren't sinking in like they should…
… then it might be time for a deep-cleansing facial.
It’s like pressing reset on your pores, and it gives me a better foundation to tailor treatments that actually work for your skin.
💬 Bottom Line
Double cleansing is one of the easiest changes you can make to improve your skin’s health. Just two steps, once a day (at night!), and you’re already setting the tone for a better glow.
And if you’re not sure where to start (or just want to skip to the good part) let me do the cleansing for you. 💖
✨ Ready for That Deep-Clean Glow?
Book a facial today and enjoy a customized double cleanse, pro-grade exfoliation, and a treatment plan built just for you.