We've all felt that unpleasant feeling at the end of the day, when our skin feels sticky, thicker and a little grainy. And it's not surprising: in summer, our skin is subjected to many aggressions such as heat, sweat and pollution, which promote the appearance of imperfections.
But how does this happen?
The sun doesn't only have positive effects: it also causes hyperkeratinization. In other words, to protect itself from UV rays, the top layer of our skin thickens and our pores tighten, which ends up clogging them completely. The result? Sebum has a hard time evacuating, promoting the proliferation of the C. acnes bacteria under the surface of the skin. This leads to the formation of microcysts and comedones, which often tend to become inflamed towards the end of summer. What if double cleansing could counteract this? We explain everything to you.
How does it work?
Double cleansing is a recommended method for daily facial care, consisting of cleansing your skin in two steps.
Step 1: The oil phase
Did you know that oil attracts oil? That's because oil acts like a magnet, dissolving makeup, sunscreen residue, and excess sebum. That's why it's essential to start your double cleanse with an oil-based or greasy-textured makeup remover, like a balm or Cleansing Oil.
We recommend our Cleansing Oil , enriched with calendula, an active ingredient with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, our cleansing oil cleanses and purifies the skin without altering its hydrolipidic film.
How to use it? Massage the oil onto dry skin, then its oil texture transforms into milk upon contact with water for quick rinsing.
Step 2: The aqueous phase
Then, complete the cleansing with an aqueous cleanser suited to your skin type, which will remove the greasy film left by the oil and eliminate residual impurities.
When choosing a cleansing gel, it is important to take into account your skin type and any concerns you may have (oily skin, blemishes, dry skin, etc.). If you are unsure of your skin type, we recommend opting for a gentle cleanser suitable for sensitive skin, with a pH close to that of the skin. This preserves the skin barrier and avoids overstimulating the sebaceous glands, which could then produce more blemishes.
We recommend our Cleansing Jelly , also enriched with calendula, it allows you to perfect the cleansing of the skin without attacking it. It also contains glycerin, a moisturizing active ingredient that helps restore the skin barrier.
Why does it work?
By deeply cleansing your skin without damaging it, double cleansing is ideal for combating hyperkeratinization in the summer. It unclogs pores, preventing the appearance of imperfections and sebum, which will leave your skin clearer.
This method also promotes the skin's natural nighttime regeneration process. While we sleep, the skin is activated to renew its cells, strengthen the epidermis and stimulate blood microcirculation. This not only contributes to a radiant complexion when waking up, but also to better resistance to daily aggressions and skin aging.
Another advantage of double cleansing is that the active ingredients in the products, adapted to the skin problems, are better absorbed to obtain optimal results, whatever your skin type. Indeed, perfectly cleansed skin facilitates the penetration and action of the care products that will be used later (toners, hydrosols, facial serums, etc.).
