I dont know where the whole exfoliation as part of double cleansing came from, i have never heard of that, the double cleansing i know is using an oil based cleanser and massaging with your finger then washing with water followed by a gentle foaming or milky cleanser. This method is not at all harsh and no physical abrasion involved. And i do it daily to remove sunscreen and excess oil without drying out my skin.

The kind of double cleanse you talk about is more on the western method. double cleanse in Asia specifically in Korea does not involve any tools and physical exfoliation. Its a big No No. Oil cleanser and a mild non soap cleanser like a glossier/ cetaphil/ or physiogel will do and pat on non alcoholic hydrating toners 7x layer with an essence and moisturizer. A kind of moisturizer that does not easily absorbed by your skin. Your skin has to be very bouncy after. Its means its well hydrated.

From what I understand, the "original" asian-style double cleansing method does not involve any type of exfoliation or abrasion - it is just an oil-based cleanser followed by a low-PH gel. Is it not a bit misleading to include cleansing brushes and exfoliators in it? I have used the method on my seriously sensitive skin for over a year now and it has been working out splendidly. No exfoliation though.

i think one thing to take into consideration is that more people are wearing sunscreen daily now. chemical sunscreens are easy to remove, but anything with zinc or titanium dioxide can be difficult to remove with a cleanser alone. When it comes to using a washcloth, using a new one every day and making sure to do it gentle enough can also difficult.

I love oil-based cleansers and balms even though I only use light weight foundations, because I wear waterproof mascara everyday. Eye makeup removers and cotton pads are more aggressive than an oil cleanser and my fingers, and is also less effective job. A find that a good rinse off oil-based cleanser doesn't require a second cleanse too. I do agree that less is more especially for my sensitive skin.

Love your channel as always but I really do believe this subject needs to be readdressed. Just look at the comment section. People are all confused because double cleansing means an oil cleanser and a gentle cleanser for most ppl. There isn’t exfoliation involved as what you’re arguing against

I'm not a fan of any sort of long wear makeup, but I disagree about the double cleanser. I use very light foundation/tinted moisturizer and non waterproof mascara, but I still prefer to use an oil cleanser first because it very gently and quickly removes makeup. I find it to be a lot more gentle than most cleansers, than I can just use gentle cleanser that wouldn't remove makeup or sunscreen normally without a bit of extra physical exfoliation. The oil doesn't require any extra tugging of the skin. Exfoliation isn't inherent to the process. I'm not sure where you got that from.

Yes. Not a lot of MDs and derm MDs approve of double cleansing and 60 million skincare steps like they do in Korea. Facial skin and the outer layer are quite delicate so I understand why.

Nailed it. Thanks for sharing. Please keep posting : )

SO true!! I've never understood the double cleansing fad - I do exactly as you suggest in the video - but I'm a tinted moisturizer/ light foundation gal at most, though do wear mineral SPF daily & have no trouble removing it w/ my go-to cleansers. Just discovered your channel & am always glad to come across someone sharing real info vs so much of the inaccurate "info" so often communicated by popular "beauty gurus", etc.

I completely agree that 'working on your skin's issues' is more important than covering up imperfections with long-wear foundation/concealer. Ironically, cleansing thoroughly, which could sometimes mean cleansing twice with the same good-quality cleanser (again, not all cleansers are created equally) has helped me achieve near-perfect skin. :) Many people believe that double cleansing means using two cleansers. Not true. It could mean using the same cleanser twice if you find that not everything came off in the first go. I always spend a minute massaging my face gently but thoroughly with my oily/balmy cleanser. And you can always skip the washcloth and emulsify the oily cleanser to reduce friction on the skin. :)

My current routine is as follows: on the days when I wear makeup, I use oil remover to remove makeup, followed by cleansing gel (which I also use in the morning) and then toner. On non-makeup days, I only use cleansing gel twice a day. Is it ok or should I change my routine? Forgot to mention: I have a combination skin: oily T-zone and normal to slightly dehydrated on the cheeks.

This video is not only helpful but also refreshing. Finally a youtube channel that combines beauty with advice that is based on science rather than what companies would like to have us believe. A few months ago everyone was swearing that the only way to have nice skin was to do the 'hot cloth' cleansing method with either creams, balms or oils! There is so much wrong with the hot cloth method, especially when combined with really hot water and balms infused with irritating essential oils that I don't even want to go there. I tried it for myself and can say it's one more of those trends based in tales rather than evidence to make women go and spend £40 on a cleanser. Only to end up covered in spots and feeling like an idiot for having fallen for it. LOL. Thank you so much for this.

Great video! Your approach to problem skin seems to be very similar to that of my dermatology professor here at uni in Belgium; probably because you both actually have a deep understanding of skin and all the processes involved. :) I'm so happy to see some logical and evidence-based skin advice here on the internet, there is so much harmful and sponsored rubbish floating around... Glad to see someone who's actually qualified giving people advice about such an important topic like skin that brings heartache to so many x love from a med student!

Appreciate the non-biased advice that really is beyond helpful. Hard to find good sources to get quality skincare advice from without facing bloggers who just try to sell product. Love the channel ♥️ look forward to more videos. I'd love to see videos on daily supplements worth taking & what to avoid diet wise , a tutorial on home dermarolling , night time routine - other than retinoids what's worth using? Growth factors etc?

Double Cleanse: Is Strictly Cleaning off makeup, sunscreen and stubborn mascara/eyeliner. (Air pollutants)There’s no absolute exfoliant. It’s cleanse with oil and gentle cleanser that can be used strictly with your hands that’s it. I have rosacea and I double cleanse every evening it has helped me skin from breaks outs and etc.. and gentle cleanser. No need for wash clothes or sponges.

Hi Dr Sam! Is it ok to cleanse with cotton wool instead of washing off with water? My Avene cleanser says it is "no rinse". Also, please can you explain why oil cleansers are not recommended? Thanks!

My skin it’s extremely sensitive and double cleansing saved my skin from being extremely congested all the time, also Asian sunscreens, specially Japanese, are really resistant to water, so you need double cleanse to cleanse your skin because only the facial foam won’t remove the sunscreen as well as the oil cleanser does. I don’t use makeup, when I do, it’s just B.B. cream or a light foundation, so I don’t double cleanse because of that, but because it removes my blackheads pretty well. When I used to only wash my face with facial wash, I had the worst skin, so double cleansing changed my skin and it’s not perfect but it’s A LOT better. My skin is extremely sensitive and I can’t even use a normal foamy face wash, so a scrub is definitely a no no, I don’t know where that came from, Asian skincare is really gentle on the skin.

Thank you , I didn't think of this as all you hear is cleans properly! But my skin has gone from oily to more feeling dehydrated/itchy around the nose this last year/year and a half. I'm 36 now and thought it was just my age that has changed my skin but might be that I cleans too much?

Thank you very much. In the morning, do you recommend using a cleanser?

I like the simplicity of the advice but I have recently started double cleansing in KBeauty way of it being gentle and treating skin gently. First Oil cleanser with drawing and moisturising oils (rather than makeup remover) and then a gentle ph skin friendly cleanser like Avene Dermo-Cleansing Milk. No exfoliation tool or anything. I can see that would be too much to do all the time, though I don't seem to have sensitive skin. So just gentle massage with fingers and splash off with water and use a face washer. I guess not absolutely necessary but with sunscreen and mascara the oil cleanser removes that (rather than a makeup remover) and then gentle milk cleanser to finish it off. It has helped.

I actually use two oil based cleansers to double cleanse. Not even for the sake of removal, but just because it feels nice. I'll use an eye makeup remover, then go in with a cleanser than emulsifies with water and rinses away cleanly down the drain. Then, a more emollient, luxurious feeling/smelling cleanser and massage it in and take my time because it relaxes me so much. Then, I'll go in with a really soft microfiber cloth wet with warm water. I find muslin scratchy and irritating. My skin is pretty balanced and normal. Not oily, or dry, or sensitive- just soft, smooth, and clear with the odd blemish. That's only at night. In the morning, I just use a gentle, non-foaming cleanser.

I am a little confused, and want to be clear. Are you for double cleansing or are you not? I personally am for the double cleansing method, but not as a means of exfoliation by any means. I don't wear make up very often, but I do slather on the SPF like it's cake badder every day. I think that cleansing tools like the clarisonic, lumi, etc. are completely unnecessary, and I don't use the Muslims cloth/towel for scrubbing. To me, the the first cleanse is with an oil to remove the make-up and/or sunscreen, and then go in a second time to clean the skin underneath. Again, both are very gentle and nothing is used for exfoliation. That is completely separate. I do like your advice on taking your time and making sure to use tepid water.

This video was so helpful and in detail! Thank you so much!

Thank you. So helpful!

Another great video. Thanks :D

absolutely love your videos!

Thank you for your honest and professional advice. I 100 per cent agree. xoxox

I use Bioderma to remove the surface & eye makeup (just 2 swipes) and an oil-based cleanser to remove the nitty gritty and cleanse the skin. The biggest contribution to the health of my skin has been making sure that the skin cleanser has a ph of below a 5. The oil-based cleanser is probably enough to remove makeup, but it is too expensive for me to use in sufficient quantities to do so.

Just found your channel and I love it! Thank you so much Dr!

The double cleasing trend as I understood it comes from Asia or Korea. The products used there are much more gentle than western products. I heard of girls in Germany trying this double cleasing with German products suffering from extremely dry and sensitive skin. I tried it with sulfate, mineral oil and paraben free products followed by the moisture layering technique Koreans use and my skin was never feeling so well. I think it's the gentle products and the following moisturizing steps that have to go hand in hand. Average western cleansing products are not made for it. My opinion 😊

Thank you!! Finally an expert who is honest about double cleansing. So many bloggers purport to "know skin"

I just found your channel and I'm in love with your videos!! And you're so beautiful! Thank you! Love from Brazil

What a lovely surprise to see this in my inbox! Twice in the one week, marvellous!!! In your last video somebody had asked about your accent and like your other viewer I couldn't place it either, however after reading your reply and watching this video I couldn't help but notice your Irish accent!!! ☺️ As always great informative video, love them! 😊💕 x

Hi Dr. Sam! I feel so glad when you post a video, even not being a proper consultation your advices took my skin into another level, so thank you for that. Now, as a believer in a simple routine that you seem to be, I would like to ear what's your opinion about those 12 steps korean skincare routines that have been so talked about now and that have been tempting me to try, once I have very dehydrated skin. x

If i have makeup on i`ll double cleanse (bioderma sensibio h20 + cetaphil cleanser). If i don`t have makeup i only use the cleanser. Usually i shower my face because i hate the feeling of cleanser left in my hair line. If you use a good micelar water (the one from biorderma really melts the foundation off) you don`t need to rub your face and damage it. I usually soak the cotton sponge and gently tap it on my face (i literally make my face wet with micelar water) and then with another soaked one i remove the foundation. This works for really long wearing foundation. Some of us work with people (8-10 hrs a day) and can`t afford to have those breakouts at surface. I really don`t see the problem with long wearing / high coverage foundations when for example i use the same technique to remove foundation either it`s hardcore coverage or just a bb cream. L.E. And i always take foundation off my face before i wash my face because i use warm water (not hot!) and that opens up my pores. Sometimes i steam my face and them i apply my treatments for acne. Now, why would i want to mix water, cleanser, oils on my opened up pores? People, do what`s best for you. For example, my dermatologist said i should only use benzoyl peroxide to spot treat, not on the whole face. And that was so wrong to do.

I kind of agree with you, but I also think that people double cleanse wrong. There's a limit to the amount of exofiliation you can do, specially a physical one. If done gently double cleanse can garantee a clean skin and performing so you can have more freedom with the make-up you choose. As you said, even though that I have a good skin, I still want water proof mascara and liner. Unfortunatly, dedicated eye make-up removers seems to be the one thing that agravates my eczema in that area. Double cleansing works fine for me though. I believe the key is gently.

My favorite cleanser I have used for years LaRoche-Posay,Gentle Foaming cream, love it. Revisions Gentle Facial lotion is nice too, always repurchase the LaRoche-Posay

The most important reason for liking this video is because you mentioned double cleansing sensitise the skin which I feel whenever I do it. Even I m getting small red rashes kind of pimples just after 2 days of double cleansing. Could you pls suggest what to do? If I go back again to single cleansing,will that be ok to do with oil or balm?

I think, the popular use of long wear and full coverage foundation... at least here in the US... is due to the “obsession” with “flawless skin.” Women here, are bombarded with airbrushed images of beauty and they assume that this is how they should also look. - I have oily skin with mild to moderate rosacea. For the first few years after the rosacea diagnosis, I did also wear a lot of “coverage” products - color corrector, thick concealer, heavy foundation AND powder - to cover the rosacea and get a more “flawless” face. This caused a lot more problems... and the “fixes” of more coverage, turned into a vicious cycle. All that changed when I started working on the actual underlying problem of oily skin and rosacea. I also switched from heavy coverage, to a more light to medium coverage. Now, I only wear tinted moisturizer (with SPF30), a bit of under eye concealer and a very light layer of powder foundation. (I also wear a layer of regular SPF30 under all of that.) Now, I have FAR LESS issues with rosacea and oiliness. Removal is easy, too. I kind of do a “mild” version of a double cleanse, though. First, I use a few makeup wipes (Clinique’s Take The Day Off) to gently swipe across my face, to remove all of my makeup. (This also helps remove anything around the hairline and crevices of the face.) Once I see no more color on a wipe... I come in with water and a non-foaming cleansers... and just my hands.

Saving this video. Thanks. Do you like any particular foundation for mature, dryer skin? The It CC cream is so nice at first but doesn't set up and smears all over unless you powder which I thinks ages me, 58 years. Now trying the Born That Way and it is fuller coverage. It's hard to even out this Irish skin with sun damage,lol.

I don't know what to think/do anymore. My skin is very sensitive and gets irritated just from the water and the rubbing motions, even if the cleanser is gentle. Double cleansing only exaggerates this. I seem to be doing okay using plain micellar water that I quickly wash off, I appear to be getting less reactions this way. I really like your philosophy on skincare. My skin is so sensitive that I didn't used to use any skincare because it would break me out, I had found suitable products but I then suffered from a somewhat mild hormonal acne. Right now the HA is under control but my skin is so full of tiny imperfections and bad texture + that damn sensitivity. The imperfections disappear when I don't use skincare.

So do I get this right, as a man who does not use any make up, double cleansing is no thing that I should care for at all?

Hey doctor, are parabens safe for skin? Im very confused by this bc some say yes it's carcinogen & the other one said the study didn't show that parabens caused or contributed to breast cancer

I do double cleanse but not like that. using oil with a brush plus a micro exfoliating cleanser is too much. I use a gentle natural oil and my hands in circles to loosen makeup. I do wear higher coverage makeup to cover malasma. I use a soft cloth to wipe away the oil. then I use a gentle cleanser to cleanse the skin. I use a silicone vibrating massager brush to gently exfoliate. and I shower directly after to maker sure I rinse well. I don't have issue with skin texture, blemishes, etc. I use a good amount of heavy duty spf in water proof formula and find that, along with the higher coverage makeup, I need oils to remove all traces of product. I also have dry skin. I use abh and skin acids to exfoliate twice a week, along with hydrating masks. and while my skin has uneven discoloration, I have less problems with my skin now at 46 then at any time in my life.

Where is this oft-cited yet rarely seen “description box below” ? Seriously, I can’t find it.

More often it’s removing sunscreens that’s quite hard. I re-apply my sunscreen and am Using the Avene Tolerance Cleansing lotion. I still don’t feel the sunscreen is completely removed.

I got a youtube ad for micellar water... 😁 it is makeup/sunscreen remover/cleanser/hydration in one, used when I am too lazy and tired to properly wash

since last year I was so unaware about my skin routine and now i need to deal with the consequences :(( double cleansing is way to harsh for my skin, i was my face in the morning and in the evening just once, not twice in a row :)

Can I contact you for adult acne problem. I live in US, chicago? Thanks

Thank you very much for this video !

What about sunscreen? Just a basic cleanser dissolve the sunscreen? I have been told only oil cleanser first remove the sunscreen

My take away: cleanse for a full minute (at least)

I have vitiligo and ive tried EVERYTHING in this world to try and cure this problem. But since none of those worked i got into make up and heavy duty make up. And wearing make up was all good until now i start to break out. My skin in sensitive and dry and putting the cake on and off everyday is a struggle! AS MUCH AS I LOVEEE MAKEUP!, i wish i could go lighter on the make up and i cant. And its funny to see other people take their skin for granted and ruin in all the cAke that they dont need. And this is why i i double cleanse EVERYDAY and regardless i still break out the next morning when i put that foundation on.

Sam, I like your channel a lot! What do you think about sonic cleansing devices like clarisonic and foreo luna?

I tried double cleanse, for me it wasn’t a kind idea for my skin. Relieved to hear it’s not the best thing to do for your skins health! Totally agree with this doctors evidentiary knowledge. Remove eye makeup with one product and then wash your face. Follow with skincare of your selected products follow up with moisturizer & in daytime, SPF. Geese, done.

Hi Dr, I am from India how can I buy your product The video was very helpful and tips have indeed helped me fighting winter acne

I was confused when I first heard about double cleansing because I thought washing your face twice overkill lol. Then I found out what it was & realized I had always done it since I've always worn wp eye makeup & used either baby oil or eye makeup remover first, then a cleanser to wash my face( which has changed with each decade since being a teenager) Now I use a makeup removing balm since I wear sunscreen & rinse with water then go in with a non foaming cleanser. In the morning I dont use a cleanser at all, just a warm bamboo cloth.

What you recommend contradicts dr. Dray so much. she says that putting tretinoin or retin a or active ingredients over your moisturizer doesn't decrease penetration. Also she recommends a double cleanse. I like her recommendations a lot better.

Really enjoying these videos! In regards to your last video on the Skin Ceuticals CE ferulic, would you recommend this for combination skin?

Hi Dr Sam, what cleansers would you recommend that's strong but still gentle enough to remove base makeup (i.e. foundation, concealer) with just a single cleanse?

Very useful video, thanks! What do you think about removing ones makeup with a micellar water and then using a gentle, non foaming cleanser afterwards? :)

Another great video, thank you. As from this evening no more double cleanse for me, I think I've been double cleansing as its so stronger talked about. Could the skin on my cheeks which have become a little red with a few very small bumbs be caused from over cleansing ? Thanks Dr Sam x

Great video, I listened to your advice in one of your videos, I was over exfoliating & cleansing, I had a very shiny forehead and my skin became extra sensitive, I have simplified my routine and have got rid of a terrible skin allergy to a new cream I used (think adult acne) Loved the captions and your clear and concise advice.

I feel so much pression from influencers to do the double cleansing while I don't feel it works for me so glad dr Sam doesn't preach for it, instead suggesting to do one step but doing it well! so much looking forward to buy the flawless cleanser :)

What is your opinion on double cleansing with an oil cleanser and then following with a ph balanced non foaming cleanser? I find physical sunscreens difficult to remove with solely the cleanser without the added help of that oil based remover first.

I agree with Dr. Sam. My Dear Mom was 81 when she died. The lady hardly any wrinkles. Additionally, my Dear Mom did the minimum to her skin her entire adult life, which, by the way, was lovely, despite being seriously ill when she died. On the other hand, I used very expensive products, and a lot of them, and *still* have some issues. More products on the skin are not necessarily better, and, using products one doesn't need can be counter-productive.

Hi ! Thanks for all the useful videos, I have just recently started to watch your channel and enjoy it very much :) I am a bit confused about this one -- as much as I like the idea of just doing a single-step cleansing, which is what I've been doing most of my life, I have gone into double-cleansing a few months ago after reading that a gentle, water-based cleanser is not enough to remove sunscreen or foundation. I don't wear foundation, but I do wear sunscreen and use zinc-oxide based tinted moisturizers, so I'm afraid the gentle cleanser (e.g. Cetaphil) wouldn't be enough to thoroughly remove it. What do you think of the reasoning that because most sunscreens are oil-based, you need an oil-based cleanser to remove them? And what about the other's viewer's suggestion (using micellar water first to remove sunscreen/makeup, then using a gentle cleanser)? Thanks!

Sorry, I'm a Caroline Hirons double cleanse super fan, it has made a huge difference to my skin. I wear sun cream and a light foundation. To each her own :)

i use heavy zinc spf so i need to double cleanse.

I double cleanse because I use a physical sunscreen everyday (I'm allergic to chemical sunscreens). I use an oil cleanser with my finger tips and after I wash with organic oatmeal (I have very sensitive skin). Would you say that's okay?

Hi Dr Sam. I'm thinking of booking an appointment to come and see you at your practice. I'm 22 and as of late have always had good skin. for the past 1-2 years my skin has been going crazy and It's become sensitive to everything and I keep breaking out (especially on my cheeks) in red bumps/spots everywhere. I could potentially be allergic to something but it just won't go. My skin is quite dry also. I've tried everything from high end to boots options but nothing seems to make it go away. Would you be able to help with this? X

What do you think about using cleansing oil as first cleanser and micellar water as second cleanser?

I’ve done double cleansing in the past, mainly because nothing removes make-up as well as oils do! And I almost don’t wear make-up at all: just a little bit of concealer and mascara. But I hated using a separate eye makeup remover because it took a lot of time and effort to remove mascara, I manipoulated the eye area so much for waking up the next day and discover that I didn’t remove it completely. Now I still use an oil based cleanser at night, but I’ve found one wich doesn’t leave any residue behind, so I just use that as my cleanser. Do you think I’m doing it wrong?

The Koreans have been double cleansing for decades

Great video! Surely you've been told many times already, but you have the most curious accent - in an utterly pleasant way, though!

Random Question: Who is the maker of your blouse? Is it available for purchase through an online vendor?

I just found your videos and I am enjoying them, there is any cleanser that you recommend? thanks

THANK YOU for your expert advice. My skin really suffered from double cleansing and took a while to get it back to its normal state.

Please share where your blouse is from. Thank you!

Oil-based cleansing may be all the rage with vloggers but is controversial among dermatologists, with some recommending it and others not (or only for dry skin). I guess it doesn't help that the research into 'comedogenic ratings' is patchy and decades old, usually sadly involving small furry animals. Rabbits and guinea pigs don't suffer with acne and are therefore extremely poor models for such research. I think that Dr Sam and other leading derms should begin a new programme of research into the effects of oils and common cosmetic ingredients on various human skin types, e.g. sensitive / acne prone / suffering with active acne / or skin which has been successfully cleared of acne, as well as dry / normal / combination. Personally, since starting on Differin (applied at night before bed, as directed), I've found oil-cleansing the following morning to be a lifeline for alleviating the associated retinoic dryness. I use a gentle cleanser from Lush called "Ultrabland" which has a simple ingredients list without added colour, fragrance or 'fillers'. It's just Almond Oil, Rosewater, Beeswax, Honey, Iris Extract, Glycerine, Rose Absolute, Tincture of Benzoin and a couple of preservatives. The honey is supposed to be antibacterial while the beeswax and glycerine lock in moisture provided by the almond oil (a rich source of skin-replenishing components, including triglycerides and several fatty acids) and protect the skin's natural barrier. The other ingredients are said to calm sensitive or easily irritated skin. It works for me - moisturises without clogging or causing spots and calms the mild rosacea on my cheeks. It also gives me a plump, healthy 'glow'. I wipe it off gently with one of those PVA face flannels which dry hard to prevent formation of bacteria (Body Shop). I find this gentler than a muslin cloth, it literally glides over the skin when wet with warm water - no pressure, tugging or scrubbing. When oil-cleansing I find that I don't need to use a separate moisturiser, as the slight residue it leaves on my skin makes a good base for my mineral sunscreen and tinted moisturiser. Normally I stay clear of anything from Lush as they load their products with synthetic fragrance and pungent essential oils, but this one seems very mild. Even the two rose ingredients don't give off a discernible smell. Reviews are generally positive among acne and sensitive skin sufferers (for me, the two conditions go hand-in-hand, as I'm sure they do for many others). At night I use a mild foaming aloe vera cleanser to ensure that nothing is left on my skin that would impede the absorption of Differin. I suppose what I do is a "kind of" double cleansing, but with the second cleanse some twelve hours after the first and no toner on either occasion. Therefore, hopefully, I'm not overexerting my delicate skin. However, I do sometimes need to scrub my nose and forehead with a proper terry-cloth flannel as I get some flakes in those places which the rubber flannel won't shift. I avoid facial scrub products, though, as I know they can be harsh on the skin. Through trial and error, I've come to the conclusion that not all non-fragrant oils are bad for my skin, any more than all fats are bad for my body. However, I agree that essential oils, in their pure form, are aggravating and far from "essential". If I use a little tea tree or rose oil now and then, I make sure to dilute it and only use a small amount via spraying.

Double cleansing really is not new, historically after more makeup became popular, women used a cold cream, which is oil based, to remove make up and followed with soap and water if they did not want the oil residue. I started using an almond/grapeseed oil based cold cream, massaged in and wiped off with a warm washcloth, to remove makeup. Followed with a gentle cleanser and my regular BHA treatment gel. It takes less than 5 minutes. In the mornings I just use that same gentle cleanser followed with sunscreen, that takes about 2 minutes. My skin has never looked better than it does now, I had gone 20 years trying different cleansers with or without makeup removers and my skin always looked kind of dull.

What would you recommend for cleaning the mineral sunscreen off the face?

Do we need double cleansing.. if we apply sunscreen?

Good luck with removing sunscreen after several re-applications (that's what all dermatologists recommend, right?) with just one cleanse

What do you think about Retin A?

Even without makeup, we are encouraged to use large amounts of sunscreen, which is difficult to get off too. Also as a more wise person, that horse has bolted. Certainly can’t afford cosmetic procedures.

Waw she looks so beautiful

Double cleansing works for me! I use my hands with one cleanser & then my foreo luna mini with another. I think of it the same as washing your hair twice & I only do this at night.

I double cleanse because I wear sunscreen everyday.

Hi Dr.Sam, Thank you for the very informative video! I had not heard of double cleansing until recently, it makes sense on one hand but also sounds like a gimmicky fad on the other. I'm 54 and fortunate to have good skin which is normal to combination during the warmer months. I'm looking for a good cleanser suggestion? Also, do you think it is important to spend money on a good cleanser or splurge on the anti aging products ( Retin A, Vit. C, etc)?

Think people need to understand that this is her opinion but you you're doing double cleansing and it it works continue... If it doesn't than change it. My current skin routine works fine and always been mistaken for being 15 years younger than my actual age... She speaks sense and is very classy and also respectful.. However same like all advisors on you tube... Gotta learn to chew the meat and spit out the bones... 😂

I am "KING OF LASERS"

your so beautiful.

What the fuck is she talking about?! I don't wear any makeup but I love double cleansing and it has helped my skin a lot.

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I am very sceptical to anyone claiming to know the truth about almost anything...

AND USING A TONER AFTER CLEANSING HELPS TO REMOVE ANY EXCESS THAT WAS LEFT OVER FROM THE CLEANSER AND IT PUTS THE SKINS PH LEVELS BACK TO WERE THERE SOPPOST TO BE WHICH IS VERY VERYYY IMPORTANT

AND USING A TONER AFTER CLEANSING HELPS TO REMOVE ANY EXCESS THAT WAS LEFT OVER FROM THE CLEANSER AND IT PUTS THE SKINS PH LEVELS BACK TO WERE THERE SOPPOST TO BE WHICH IS VERY VERYYY IMPORTANT