Do You Really Need to Double Cleanse? When More Skincare Isn’t Better
Double cleansing has been part of the K-Beauty conversation for years. More recently, however, the idea has expanded beyond the face, with social media routines showing people cleansing their bodies twice in the shower as well. That raises a reasonable question: do we actually need to cleanse twice? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Double cleansing can be useful in certain situations, especially when removing makeup or water-resistant sunscreen. But cleansing more does not automatically mean cleansing better, and for some skin types a simpler routine may be the more comfortable choice. Contents 1. What Is Double Cleansing? 2. Why Did It Become So Popular? 3. When Can Double Cleansing Be Useful? 4. When Can Cleansing Twice Be Too Much? 5. Do We Need to Double Cleanse Our Bodies Too? 6. A Simpler Way to Think About Skincare 1. What Is Double Cleansing? Double cleansing usually means washing the skin in two stages rat...