Double and Triple Cleansing

You’ve probably heard of double cleansing, the world-wide skincare phenomenon that was born in South Korea. The concept is simple: use an oil-based cleanser as your first step, and then follow it up with a water-based foaming cleanser.

But why? Well, simple soap and water can’t remove oil or oil-based impurities from your skin. Water and oil don’t mix. So, you need an oil-based cleanser to remove that oil-based debris from your skin: like makeup, sunscreen, sebum, and other pollution.

Once you get rid of that entire gunk, your second-step water-based cleanser can reach deeper into the skin and remove dirt, sweat, and grime. Therefore, you get a much more thorough, penetrative cleanse.

Anyone can double cleanse, but some skin types can benefit from it more than others. People with oily skin can find that double cleansing offers a thorough cleansing without over drying and leading to excess oil production.

People with acne-prone skin can use a gentle second-step cleanser such as the Purifying Foaming Wash, which is made for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.

And of course, people who wear makeup will definitely enjoy the benefits of double cleansing as it can ensure the makeup is completely washed off.

People with dryer skin types can try it too! Oil cleansers can often have moisturizing benefits as well as cleansing.

Just like any other respectable skincare brand, we offer a quality oil-based cleanser to efficiently melt off makeup and oil buildup.

OxygenCeuticals’ Double Makeup Remover is a cleansing oil that removes all types of heavy makeup, even waterproof, without irritation. It uses plant-based oils instead of mineral oil and maintains moisture balance to keep the skin hydrated.

Since most makeup and sebum are oil-based, you need an oil to effectively remove them from the skin. A regular foaming cleanser can’t reach that deeply into the pores to clean them out.

The Double Makeup Remover also contains Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), which softens and nourishes the skin, as well as Hwangchil Extract for gentler cleansing that protects collagen in the skin.

This oil cleanser can be used as, of course, an oil cleanser by taking an appropriate amount and mixing it together with water to create an emulsion. Then you can gently massage the product into your skin and feel the makeup and dirt melt all away before rinsing and moving onto your foam cleanser.

Or, you can use it as its name suggests, as a makeup remover! Soak some cotton pads with the product and gently lay them on your eyes and lips for about ten to fifteen seconds before wiping your makeup right off.

Then we get to move on to our second step: The Pore Mask! This foam cleanser is a soft and creamy deep cleanser that is light on the skin.

The Pore Mask is a fluffy, bubble foam cleanser infused with pure Oxygen. It removes makeup, sebum and impurities, helps soothe and calm the skin, and cleanses the face without drying the skin. Its key ingredients include Lavender Oil, Stearic Acid and Portulaca Oleracea Extract.

To use it, you can take a reasonable amount and lather with water to create foam. Then you gently massage the foam onto your skin. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

Or! If you want a professional cleansing experience, you can mix the Pore Mask with the Cryogenic Activator, an oxygen-infused deep sea water mist.

You might be worried that this might be too intense for your skin. Have no fear! OxygenCeuticals offers another line of products just for you!

People with sensitive or reactive skin might prefer a different approach, and that’s understandable. We have an alternative. The Gentle Facial Cleansing Lotion is a gentle cleanser with a smooth, creamy, milky texture and excellent cleansing power.

It gently removes makeup and impurities without irritating the skin, leaving it soft, moisturized and primed for the next skincare step. Safflower Seed Oil forms a skin protection layer to block moisture evaporation, Hyaluronic Acid prevents the evaporation of skin moisture, and Apricot Kernel Oil vitalizes the skin by preventing oxidization.

To use it, take an appropriate amount on your hands and gently spread it all over your face. Then use lukewarm water to rinse it off and finish with a second cleanser.

After using the Gentle Facial Cleansing Lotion (really rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it), you can use the Purifying Foaming Wash as your second step cleanser.

This gel-type, sub-acid cleanser has a pH of 5.5. It removes impurities without stripping the skin and is suitable for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.

Its soft, dense foam gently removes impurities. Saururus, Rehmannia and Elm Root Extracts soothe the skin, and Green Tea, Ginkgo Leaf and Apricot Seed Extracts provide antioxidant protection from external irritants. In a skin patch test on 31 women aged 23 to 53, the average reaction score was 0.00.

To use it, take an adequate amount and lather with water. After gently applying and rubbing onto the skin, rinse off with lukewarm water.

What if sometimes double cleansing just isn’t enough? Every once in a while, you’ll need to add in an extra step to really get in and remove all the buildup of impurities and dead skin cells hidden deep inside.

This is when you need to “peel” your skin. Of course, you can go and get your skin literally peeled at a professional spa. However, you can also get results by applying a chemical peel at home once every week to achieve similar results.

A chemical peel is a skin exfoliant that typically contains acids called AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids). These are chemical exfoliants that remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin.

AHAs promote the shedding of surface-level skin cells (If you’ve heard of Glycolic or Lactic Acid, you’ve heard of AHAs).

BHAs do much of the same, and also dissolve sebum and built-up dead skin cells. One BHA you’re probably already familiar with is Salicylic Acid.

Chemical peeling with such acids can help refine skin texture and revive dull skin.

To use it, apply evenly onto the skin after toner, avoiding the eye area. If you have normal skin, leave on for 1-2 minutes. If you have oily skin, leave on for 2-3 minutes, no more than 5, before rinsing with lukewarm water. Use once a week.

For extra care, soak a cotton pad with Cryogenic Activator, place it on the face for 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess.

Let’s say your skin is suuuper sensitive and the Double Peel or any other chemical peel just isn’t for you. Not to worry, we still have another way to peel and exfoliate our skin.

The Daily Botanicals Enzyme Peel is a gentle exfoliator formulated with Papaya and Pineapple Fruit Extracts to melt dead skin cells and unclog pores, and Calendula Flower Extract to soothe irritated skin. It is mild even on very sensitive skin.

To use it, after cleansing, dry the face completely, then apply evenly, avoiding the sensitive areas around the eyes and mouth. Massage gently, then rinse with lukewarm water.

We recommend you to use the Daily Botanicals Enzyme Peel 1-2 times a week depending on your skin type and the Double Peel once a week, again depending on your skin type.

And there you have it! Your skin will feel fully cleansed and smooth after our triple cleansing method! Remember, you double cleanse every day, but triple cleanse only once or twice a week. Too much exfoliation isn’t good for your skin’s protective barrier and can lead to inflamed skin.

Try out these wonderful products and let us know what you think! Let us know which of our cleansers and peels your favorites to use are!

Until next time~