Why You Need To Double Cleanse
Now that we’ve covered using a low pH cleanser in your routine, I wanted to talk about double cleansing. Specifically, oil cleansing before you use your low pH cleanser. I always start my night routine with an oil cleanse to remove every speck of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and pollution. I love how luxurious cleansing oils feel and how they emulsify with water and rinse away clean. I tend to prefer cleansing balms for the fact that they are easier to work with. There are some great cleansing oils out there but I don’t love how messy they can be, therefore I stick with balms.
Using an oil cleanser to remove your makeup before washing your face can have some amazing effects. I put the oil straight into my face, no water added, and massage it around. Not only does it totally melt off my makeup, I can actually feel it drawing dirt out of my pores. In fact, cleansing oils even help dislodge stubborn blackheads. Additionally, they provide moisturizing benefits.
My all time favorite oil cleansing balm is Banila Clean It Zero. It’s great for even sensitive skin, well priced, and the texture is perfect. I love the way it melts my makeup off. It also has a very light, non-irritating scent. The only thing I’m not sure about is how clean it is. I couldn’t find it ranked on any of the sites that compile that type of information.
Next I decided to try the Elemis Pro Collagen cleansing balm. This cleansing balm has a cult following so of course I had to get a mini to try out. This balm has a stronger scent, kind of spa like. It works well but maybe not as well as the Banila Clean It Zero. It’s also not clean so I probably won’t repurchase.
Next up is the Beautycounter cleansing balm. This balm is definitely clean, and it works as far as taking off makeup. But, I didn’t like the texture. It got kind of gritty and chunky after a while. It’s also pretty pricey.
Lastly, I tried the Versed cleansing balm available at Target. It’s clean, and the price is right! The travel size is only $7. But it has a very strong eucalyptus scent. I got used to it after a while but I feel like it could be irritating for some.
For now, I think I’ll stick with the Banila Clean It Zero. Although it is mineral oil based, it ranks very well on COSDNA as far as having low irritants. What do you think? Will you try oil cleansing?
