Why is Double Cleansing Important?
You should double cleanse your skin to thoroughly remove two completely different types of impurities that a single cleanser cannot efficiently clear away alone.
By using an oil-based cleanser first, followed by a water-based cleanser, you ensure a truly clean canvas without stripping your skin's natural moisture.
We recommend combining our La Bella Pre-Cleansing Balm with our Gentle, Purifying, or Chamomile Calming Cleanser.
How It Works
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Step 1: The Oil-Based Cleanser: This breaks down oil-based impurities. It acts like a magnet to dissolve spf/sunscreen, waterproof makeup, excess sebum (oil), and daily pollution. Water-based face washes usually slide right over these substances.
- Step 2: The Water-Based Cleanser: Once the oily layer is out of the way, this step targets water-based debris. It washes away remaining sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells while deep-cleaning your pores.
The Benefits
- Prevents Breakouts: Clearing out sebum and trapped sunscreen dramatically reduces clogged pores, blackheads, and acne.
- Boosts Product Absorption: Your expensive serums, moisturizers, and skin creams can penetrate deeper and work faster when they do not have to fight through a layer of microscopic grime.
- Prevents Premature Aging: Leaving airborne pollutants and free radicals on your face overnight accelerates skin aging and breaks down collagen.
- Gentler on the Skin: Instead of aggressively scrubbing your face with one harsh soap to get your makeup off, double cleansing uses two gentle formulas that melt buildup away effortlessly.
When Should You Do It?
You only need to double cleanse once a day, during your nighttime routine. In the morning, a simple rinse with water or a single gentle water-based cleanser is plenty, since you only have last night's skincare to wash off.