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When should you not double cleanse?

Can Double Cleansing be bad?

Over-washing the skin is always a bad idea. The disadvantages of double cleansing are similar to the disadvantages if over-washing your skin. In most people with normal or dry skin double cleansing will damage the natural protective layer of the skin and cause severe skin dryness and irritation.

Should I double cleanse if I have dry skin?

Unless your skin is very dry (in which case Dr. MacKelfresh says it's totally fine to limit cleansing to once a day), basically everyone can benefit from washing their face in one way or another at least twice a day.

What happens if you double cleanse?

“The benefit of double cleansing is that the first cleanser will break down any makeup, remove dirt and excess oils from the day and clean your skin. The second cleanser will address your particular skin type or concern and should have ingredients to hydrate, smooth or exfoliate and treat acne.

Do dermatologists recommend double cleansing?

A lot of dermatologists agree that most skin types do not need to double cleanse. "As dermatologists, we are certainly more concerned about over-cleansing the skin, as opposed to the need for a double-cleansing routine," said dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald from Complete Skin Specialists.

Does double cleansing cause purging?

Yes, for some people, oil cleansing can cause an initial skin purge. … If you're starting to oil cleanse for the very first time and suddenly you're getting a few pimples in areas of your face that you normally get a breakouts, this could be a purge.

Should I double cleanse with the same cleanser?

Turns out, you can double cleanse with the same cleanser. "The first cleanse will help to lift the dirt off the top layer of the skin, so it's gonna help to break down makeup, dirt, and excess oil," she says. "And then the second cleansing will help to wash it away. You can use the same cleanser."

Is it okay to use two different cleansers day and night?

Having two different cleansers for morning and night sounds unnecessary, but Jaliman says it's good to mix it up. “You can use a salicylic acid–based cleanser in the morning to unclog pores and avoid acne and a glycolic acid–based cleanser at night to exfoliate your skin and get rid of dead skin cells,” notes Jailman.