Double cleansing: when is it useful and when is it not?

Double cleansing sounds like a hard-and-fast rule, but not every skin type needs two cleansing steps every evening. When your skin is already clean and comfortable after the first step, a second cleanser can actually be too much.

"I always ask first: what do you use during the day? No make-up and a light SPF? Then one mild step is often enough. Double cleansing has a purpose, not an automatic requirement."

Yvonne van Veen, medical beautician

Double cleansing can be useful for

• Make-up that does not dissolve completely with your regular cleanser
• Water-resistant or generously applied SPF
• Excess sebum or environmental pollutants at the end of the day

One cleanse can be sufficient when

• You do not wear make-up and use a light SPF
• Your skin is dry, sensitive, or overstimulated
• Your cleanser already mildly removes make-up and daily dirt

The right sequence

If necessary, start with the MAYEE - Pure Micellar to loosen make-up and SPF. Follow with a small amount of IK SKIN Perfection - SILK+ mild 3-in-1 facial cleanser when a second step is required. Rinse with lukewarm water and stop as soon as the skin feels clean and comfortable.

Pay attention to your skin afterward

Tightness, redness, or a burning sensation are not a normal price to pay for a clean face. Adjust the frequency, use less product, or omit the second step. In case of persistent irritation, personal advice via chat is wiser than constantly trying new cleansers.

About the author

This article was written in collaboration with Yvonne van Veen, medical beautician, owner of Salon Rustique in Musselkanaal, and owner of sQincare.shop. Salon Rustique is affiliated with ANBOS and specializes in skin improvement, skin problems, and medical skin care. Thanks to her daily practical experience and additional dermatological training, she combines salon treatments with expert product advice for home use. For persistent or severe skin complaints, we recommend an assessment by a doctor.