Double Cleansing Explained
A Professional Approach to Effective Skin Preparation
Double cleansing has become an essential step in modern skincare routines, particularly within professional-led protocols. Far from being a trend, it is a method grounded in skin physiology and product performance, ensuring the skin is thoroughly cleansed without compromising barrier function.
For professionals, double cleansing is not only about cleanliness — it is about preparing the skin correctly so that subsequent treatments and active ingredients can perform at their best.
At Reliable Medicare, we support clinics and practitioners with professional-grade skincare solutions that integrate seamlessly into effective cleansing routines.
Why Double Cleansing Matters
Throughout the day, the skin accumulates makeup, SPF, excess sebum, environmental pollutants, and debris. A single cleanse is often not sufficient to remove both oil-based and water-based impurities effectively.
Double cleansing works by addressing this in two stages. The first cleanse targets oil-soluble impurities such as makeup and sunscreen, while the second cleanse removes sweat, dirt, and residue left behind. This approach leaves the skin clean, balanced, and receptive — without stripping natural lipids.
Step 1:
Choose your Products
Success begins with selecting formulations suited to the skin type. Gentle, professional-grade cleansers ensure effective impurity removal while maintaining balance.
Step 2:
Start on Dry Skin
Your first cleanse should always be applied to dry skin. This allows the cleanser to bind effectively to makeup, SPF, and excess sebum before water is introduced.
Step 3:
First Cleanse
Apply and massage gently across the face, focusing on areas prone to congestion. This step dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and surface debris.
Step 4:
Rinse Gently
Remove the cleanser with lukewarm water and gently pat the skin dry. Avoid heat or friction, which can disrupt the skin barrier.
Step 5:
Second Cleanse
Apply the second cleanser to damp skin to remove remaining impurities and refine the cleanse. This step leaves the skin fresh and balanced.
Step 6:
Final Rinse
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. The skin is now clean, balanced, and prepared for serums, professional skincare, or aesthetic treatments.
When incorporating double cleansing into a daily skincare routine, choosing the right products is key. Through Reliable Medicare, clinics have access to a curated range of professional skincare solutions that support effective yet gentle cleansing. For the first cleanse, micellar waters and lightweight gel cleansers are ideal for removing makeup, SPF and surface impurities.
Products such as the INNO-DERMA Deep Cleanser are well suited to oily or congested skin, while the Teoxane RHA Micellar Solution offers a soothing option for more sensitive skin types.
The second cleanse focuses on refreshing and balancing the skin, often using a foaming or gel cleanser like Mesoestetic Brightening Foam or DP Dermaceutics CLR Foam Cleanser.
To complete the routine, skin can be supported with gentle prep and hydration products, such as DP Dermaceutics Cliniprep+ followed by nourishing skincare from Innoaesthetics, helping the skin feel comfortable, clean and ready to absorb active ingredients. This flexible approach allows routines to be easily adapted to different skin types and lifestyles.
As part of the RM365 Group, Reliable Medicare is committed to supporting professionals with reliable access to clinically relevant skincare solutions. Proper cleansing is the foundation of effective skincare and aesthetic treatments, and double cleansing remains a key step in achieving consistent, high-quality results.
By supplying trusted products designed for professional use, we help practitioners build routines that protect the skin barrier, enhance treatment performance, and support long-term skin health.