Double cleansing: How to make your facial cleansing even more effective!

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is made up of multiple layers, structural proteins and vital components that are responsible for its health and appearance. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin, which acts as a barrier between the body and the environment. It consists of tiny pores that secrete sebum (oiliness), which forms a filter over the skin, helping to retain water and remain protected from external irritants (e.g., preventing microbes from entering the pores, trapping dirt, dust, etc.).

The benefits of facial cleansing

Skin’s health and facial appearance starts with one basic step: cleansing. The benefits of proper cleansing are significantly important and can be summarized as follows:

• Removes dead cells
• Cleanses dust, sweat and pollutants
• Regulates skin’s oiliness
• Protects the skin barrier
• Ensures effective hydration
• Provides skin with a natural glow, freshness and youth

It is well known that facial cleansing is essential to prevent pollutant residues from blocking the pores of the skin, which secrete the protective sebum. If proper care is not taken, then the skin may become prone to acne due to bacterial infection. In addition, in order to facilitate the absorption of nutrients, moisturizing products, sunscreens, or make up should always be applied on clean and dry skin. It is, therefore, easy to understand why facial cleansing (including the eye contour area, lips, and décolleté) is undoubtedly the most important step in skincare routine.

Double cleansing in practice

All of us should make facial double cleansing a habit. It is carried out with two products of different texture and composition:

In the first step, cleansing milk is applied on the face -the emulsion cleanses the skin without dehydrating it, while emulsifying sebum without causing irritation- whereas in the second step, a liquid soap, which effectively removes dirt, excess sebum and sweat is used. There is no need to mention that double cleansing is essential, especially in the evening, in order to take care of your skin in the best possible way at the end of a day.

Start by applying MACROVITA Cleansing Milk with olive oil & calendula. Suitable for all skin types, it deeply cleanses and leaves the skin free of impurities, make up, and greasiness, while offering hydration, softness, and radiance. Furthermore, it is suitable even for waterproof make up. Apply a sufficient amount to your fingertips and rub over your face, including the eye contour area. Make gentle, repetitive movements for a few minutes before removing it, by using a clean and soft tissue or simply a cotton pad. Tip: When make up is on, start by cleansing the eyes and lips before treating the rest areas of the face.

When you finish with the first step (i.e. the emulsion cleansing), you will be ready to move to the second one. Use a liquid soap, which will effectively penetrate the pores, removing sebum and dirt. Choose MACROVITA Deep Cleansing Liquid Soap with olive oil & propolis, which is ideal for all skin types, even for acne-prone skin. Removes pollutants, make up, and excessive sebum, while also enhancing skin’s natural protective barriers and lipids, preventing the growth of microorganisms. Thanks to its mild composition, it cleanses effectively without disturbing the skin’s normal pH and without causing irritation. Apply a sufficient amount daily to wet skin. Massage gently for a few minutes to create foam and then rinse thoroughly.

Without a doubt, double cleansing will make your skin look clean, radiant, and healthier than ever. Try it!