I totally relate to double cleansing causing skin issues. I was double cleansing every night (since I wear sunscreen) but seemed to always be breaking out. I started eliminating things from my routine and I figured out it was the cleansing balm. Now I only wash my face once with my cleanser and it takes my sunscreen off fine. When I do wear makeup I’ll use the balm to take it off (which is usually once a week.) Now my skin looks so much better. Skincare RU-vid made me feel like I must be double cleansing and i’ve learned double cleansing isn’t always necessary and doesn’t work for everyone.
Used 'gentle' face washes for years that still made my oily skin feel tight after - started using the LRP Toleriane cream wash last month and it's amazing! Also - loving the furry ginger roast chicken behind you ;)
Oil cleanser clogged my pores so much! I was in denial about it for ages but I just randomly bought a micellar water and used it for a few days (with a regular cleanser afterwards) and my skin TRANSFORMED.
Choosing a cleanser: 1 type helps most people (ideally don’t double cleanse)- non fragrance, non-comedogenic- balms and oils are worse, non foaming, gel based is nicer. Cera ve Sal cleanser is a good gel cleanser. Avene tolerance extreme cleansing lotion. How to clean: wet skin first with warm water, 1-2 pumps each use. About a quarter size of product. Massage product into skin, rinse off. Very dry skin can do water free cleanser like micellar water. Just use your hands to cleanse, no need for towels, scrubs or any tools, just fingers, maybe could use wet cotton pad but nothing that creates friction. Be gentle with skin. Skin should be comfortable not tight after cleansing. Dr Sam doesn’t like double cleansing, believes it will make skin more irritated.
I'm not sure what your take is, but I always soak a cotton round in micellar water, hold it over my eye makeup with my eye closed (gently!), and then (gently!) wipe it away after it sits for 10 to 15 seconds. It does a phenomenal job of taking it off, and it allows me to use a gentler cleanser to get the SPF and foundation off at the end of the day, too. I used to double cleanse, but when I realized just how well micellar water takes off my waterproof eye makeup, I switched. (I don't use ONLY micellar water to cleanse. I always follow with a cleanser like Cetaphil or something similar.)
Double cleansing has greatly upset my rosacea. It didn’t begin burning until I started double cleansing with Burts Bees Oil Cleanser (not saying for certain that it caused it). I’ve discontinued it, but what’s done is done. Two weeks and still on and off burning. Vanicream gentle facial cleanse is a miracle. Just tried it a week ago and am absolutely sold on it.
I absolutely love the closing thoughts, starting at 14:40. Months ago, I decided to forego foundation altogether and focus on great skin… cleansing is orders of magnitude easier and my skin gets healthier by the day. It took some time and effort, but I feel great with untinted SPF with a small amount of translucent powder. My new approach makes cleansing so much easier. Also, my white tops thank me :)
I ordered Dr Sams cleanser. A small bottle to try it. Wow, honestly, it is brilliant! So my pores are refined, my skin is actually clean. I cleaned my face with her cleanser, then used a miscellar water to test the cleanliness. Nothing on the cotton wipe. I shall order the full size when I’ve finished the smaller one.
I only use a double cleanse with a simple balm when I've worn makeup (rarely) because I find my skin really does seem to hold onto it otherwise. If I don't use a balm in that case I find i have to repeat my gel cleanser even more so. Also, I love your cat.
The cleanser is my favourite product in the Dr Sam's range (closely followed by the neutralising gel and full fat moisturiser) I use it on my face, neck and chest daily, it's so gentle and never stings my eyes.
I am using bioderma sensibio foaming cleanser one pump in evening and half pump in the morning. it is great cleanser for oily-combination-normal skin. it cleans perfectly and non drying . i love it so much
When you find your "taylored" cleanser, specially being BEYOND EXTRA oily, it' a a celestial feeling and it can the same time it takes finding THE sunscreen. 100% clean and silky but not tight and matte🙌🏻 Thanks in advanced for this promising Basic series🧛🏻♀️🖤
Wonderful series! I admit although I cleanse nightly I do not give it the attention in the routine that it deserves. I could benefit from being more aware of my cleansing as I’m doing it
Thank you Dr. Sam. I used to use Cetaphil but it dried out my skin to the point of breakouts. I started going to a dermatologist and she recommended the Lumispa and wow it's been amazing on my skin 🤗
I’m always on the look out for gentle cleansers for my sensitive rosacea skin. So far, I like Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser (original or cream to foam), LRP Toleraine Cleanser & a recent discovery - Curel Gel Cleanser (a strange slightly tackier texture). I’m also keen to try Aveeno Face Calm & Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser and the Simple micellar gel wash. I always use Simple micellar water if I wear eye makeup (usually only mascara).
It is so refreshing to hear you say that a single cleanse is enough, it’s fine to gently cleanse in the morning and to stay away from longwear foundations. This validates my own experience on what works best for me. It really is a vicious cycle, to use pore filling primers, long wear foundations, and then oily cleansers just to get it all off. My rosacea skin hates this! Double cleansing is just a trend. I’ve gone back to using MAC Face & Body for my foundation, no primer other than moisturizer / SPF and the CeraVe hydrating cleanser and CeraVe PM at the end of the day. The CeraVe SA for my body which has removed my bumps. I will have to try the Avene you suggest. Thank you 🌸 Ginger was remarkable docile in this one 🤔 🐱 Did you drug him? ha ha
Morning I use Cetaphil Gentle Evening I use any gel cleanser Works great, as u said, there is more to take off after whole day and sunscreen!, gentle or milky cleansers leave sunscreen behind. Great series, waiting for more 101's, "do's and dont's".
I found peace with Niod LVCE to remove dirt, spf, makeup (removes everthing with no effort, glides like silk, it's super gentle. I guarantee you swipe your neck and cotton pad gets gross despite showering every day), then follow with a gentle mousse cleanser such as the Cetaphil. In the AM I only wash eyes with water.
Talk about timely -- my extremely gentle cleanser for my reactive, delicate skin has been discontinued and I couldn't figure out what to try to replace it with. This video is very helpful. And I love the cat in the background.
Thank You so much for adressen This!!! I totally agree with you that cleansing has become somewhat of an entertainment and to stress out that double cleansing really is unnecessary! And instead putting focus on that we need the right one step cleanser for your needs for evening and morning!! Very refreshing indeed!! (Even though in my case you are preaching to the quire, but I hope others will hear you and get something that may change their experience with skincare to the better!! So thank you again!! ❣️
I did try Dr. Sam’s single cleanse method with her cleanser and it just did not work for me as I was never getting everything off my face. when I would dry my face with a towel I would see leftover tinted sunscreen or make up. I was definitely doing it for a minute or more with the right amount and I hardly wear any make up if any at all. Currently I am doing a double cleanse but I have been wondering if my cleansing balm is clogging my pores so I might try and oil next that doesn’t have ethylhexyl palmitate. So she’s definitely right about that, cleansing balms and oils can clog pores. It’s interesting because she is only Dermatologist I watch that does not recommend a double cleanse. Her cleanser definitely was nice. 😊
I use Dr Sam's cleanser in the morning and cerave foaming cleanser in the evening as even though it foams it's so gentle and I find it removes my sunscreen and makeup including mascara so easily. So single cleanses but different products for the morning and evening, works for me!
Hi I am just wondering why you think that you need an oil to double cleanse. You can try to clean twice with you gel cleanser or use a micellar water before your cleanser.
I use a mild cleanser (Vanicream) but my water resistant sunscreen is hard to remove with one cleanse so I use an oil cleanser to break down the sunscreen first.
My mineral sunscreen is soooo difficult to remove! I need to use micelle solution and a cotton round to get it off. I hope I’m not being to harsh on my skin :(
I find that water resistant sunscreen does not come off with the help of my gentle clenser, even if I use it twice. I definitely need a balm or micellar water first.
Cerave SA cleanser, dries out and depletes the skin too much, it’s great for bottom and back, but not for face… ~ i learned that lesson the hard way. However Dr. Sam cleanser is great as well as other gel cleansers~
Love love love your video, hopefully this will be a series and will cover everything ! Including body wash recommendations, and bath products. Would love to know what you put in your bath ! X
There's an excellent French line no one mentions online. Uriage gel cleanser is soothing and the entire line is much richer with the well-known thermal water (more than Avene ones). Highly recommended by my dermatologist. Their soothing, nourishing and skin barrier safe creams and micellar waters, sprays and toners&essences are the top notch dermatology recommended and tested on numerous clients as well. My own skin (49 years old) can absolutely testify to their quality. Guess, marketing industry is affecting numerous skin care videos, revolving mainly around the brands they want to at a given point of time or trend
NEW TO SKIN CARE HERE~ And I needed this! Gosh I burnt myself so bad with the CeraVE Saliysic acid cleaner (I think I over exfoliated). Woke up super oily and red and still recovering! I don't think its right for my skin type... But really finding value in your videos Dr.Sam! #subbed
I sweat at night especially in the summer so I always was my face with an unscented non lathering . I then put a little bit of Niacinimide serum and if dry patches I moisturise and then spf50+++++ lotion which is really hydrating .
Hi Dr Sam I really like the Avene cleanser shown and the one in the anti redness line - both are a good fit for me. I can use these to take off a light makeup (including eye makeup) and my colder month spf application without any issues, but for heavier makeup and multiple layers of water resistant spf an oil cleanser works far better (or a double cleanse). I'm super dry with both rosacea type one and eczema, so i'm not really prone to clogged pores or pimples. In the morning I often use a misceller water and a quick rinse, as I don't want to leave cleanser residue on the skin tbh. I do use gentle unfragranced cleansers, but gel cleansers are really a Summer only thing for me - they're not hydrating enough otherwise. I'm in that minority of having very dry skin (worsened due to menopause) and most cleansers supposedly suitable for "all skin types" don't work for me. I like oils, creams and lotions far far better. Best wishes.
If you haven't tried micellar water as a first step for removing hard-to-remove makeup, it may be an option for you. It's super gentle, but in my opinion, it does require an after-cleanse. I use micellar water first to soak off my eye makeup (and stubborn foundation if necessary, but most cleansers take off SPF and foundation fairly well) and then go in with Cetaphil or CeraVe cleanser. My face is always clean and it's so gente. The micellar water does not irritate my eyes at all. I use the Garnier one with the blue cap.
@@erindreams1790 Hi thanks for the suggestion. I have used misceller water as a first step cleanse and often do use it for eye makeup removal. I think the oil cleanser breaks down makeup and spf on the face quicker and with a lot less wiping/friction. It’s very much what suits each of us as individuals. The milk cleanser is another great option and really hydrating. X
Thank you for this very informative video, Dr. Sam. I have been doing double cleansing for years now, and I am guessing that I have been doing the wrong thing the whole time? I have sensitive skin and I take care of it very carefully but sometimes it feels a little tight after I cleanse my face. And another thing, I thought for some reasons that my skin had to be dry before applying the milk cleanser or the oil cleanser. Then to cleanse it off I use a wet muslin cloth. I will definitely try to follow your advice and see if my skin is less dehydrated. Thank you and lots of love from Italy 🤗
I so appreciate you and all your advice Dr Sam. But I don't agree in regards to doing a double cleanse. It is the only thing that will lift multiple layers of water resistant sunscreen and eye makeup without irritating or drying out my skin. I use cleansing oil on dry skin, and it rinses off almost completely once it hits water because it has an emulsifier that allows it to dissolve away in water. I then follow up with a gentle cleanser such as Cerave hydrating. This is what allows me to just use my fingertips without needing washcloths or anything else, otherwise the makeup and the sunscreen does not come off.
Nah, nothing takes off my makeup as well as double cleansing. Cleansing balm really did change my routine forever, and helped so much with taking it off. But skincare routines are so personal so yours is just one point of view but it’s just that, one point of view and there is nothing wrong with that.
I use a cream cleanser, but do find at night a single cleanse using fingers only does not do a good job removing sunscreen. I use the eraser wash cloth very mildly and don't even pat dry, going straight into skincare. In the morning I only use tepid water and go into my morning routine. With my dry skin this seems to work best during the winter months. I don't sleep with the heat on above 60° and use a cool mist humidifier year round. I visit my dermatologist twice a year and her spa every couple of months for a facial, they use fragrance free products in her office.
Dr. Sam, what are your thoughts about foreo devices? Do you think They are safe to use every day or its Better to stick with your hands to cleanse the skin? I m thinking for a long time to buy one due the amazing reviews, but they are SO expensive. I have very sensitive skin, but very oily and clogged. I cannot use leave on salicilic acid because it irritates my skin so much, and the wash off forms that i find are to drying. I m current using adapalene 1% and it helps a lot, but I Still have a lot of blackheads.
This was great! I have extremely reactive, dry skin with lots of allergies that gets dehydrated easily. Going by one of your earlier videos, I tried water cleansing in the morning. I think it worked pretty well, but using a cleanser lightly seems to work better for me. It actually helps with hydration. I don’t think you’ll reply, but I’ll ask this just in case. Moving from well to city water was a bad thing for my skin. It went from being moderately dry to extremely dry and parched with a damaged skin barrier as a result. How do you counteract highly chlorinated tap water?
I really love this channel and especially the videos about retinoids, but here I see pushing people to some wrong practices. I tried this washing with only one cleanser and the result was extremely dry skin. I use Cerave Hydrating cleanser, which is the most gentle product possible. I imagine what consequences such a wash will have with the other cleansers. The truth is that the most gentle cleansing product is good micellar water. ( like pink Garnier for Sensitive Skin, Bioderma Sensibio H2O ) And unlike any cleansing gel, with micellar water you know that even if you use only this product, it will remove all the sunscreen and dirt. Whereas if you only use cleansing gel, you can never be sure that everything is clean. Dr Sam also point out that every wash, even with water alone, compromises the skin barrier and that morning cleansing washes away excess oil, but still recommend it for dry skin? Obviously, this is completely wrong. Dry skin does not have excess oil, it’s crucial actuality to maintain skin oil and definitely dry skin doesn’t need a morning cleansing, quite the opposite.
Love the Bioderma Sensibio H2O. It is very gently even on my rosacea prone skin. Vanicream gentle face cleanser has no fragrance and no actives. Works great on the most sensitive skins.
Cera Ve Hydrating cleanser is definitely not the most gentle product. I like it sometimes for morning cleanse, but it irritates my skin when i use retinoids, so I'd not suggest its the most gentle. For my dry skin, I use also only 1 product at night and contrary to Dr Sam its an oil cleanser, fragrance free Niod Cleansing Ester. I use it on dry skin, massage well for a minute or two, and remove with damp microfibre cloth thats gentle and takes absolutely all spf and makeup off. My skin always has a slight film of moisture after and is never dry. I also don't dry my skin with towel after, but will proceed immediately with Hada Labo premium HA lotion onto damp skin. And then my tret. Since i started using this cleanser about 10 years ago, I've not had irritation dryness or break-outs from cleansing. I'd never use miscellar water, but for those who do, its recommended to rinse this always off, not to leave surfectants on your skin. In the morning I use non-foaming gel cleanser because there is no make-up to remove.
I tried Cerave cleanser and it does not clean properly. One cleanser is not the same as the other. I like Bioderma sensibio gel cleanser, khiel's ( white bottle) gel cleanser, Paula's choice (resist) gel cleanser and also Dr Sam's gel cleanser. They clean properly and are not drying.
My skin is extremely reactive. Even so, no matter what cleanser I use, I always have to remove my makeup before cleansing or it doesn’t all get removed. I assume that you aren’t fond of micellar waters. When a person is incapable of getting to a sink, how would you suggest that they cleanse their skin instead? To clarify, I am confined to bed at times but still want to care for my skin. What would you suggest?
Thank you dr. Sam for this series, for me was a life changing. Thank you so much! Could you please suggest a cleanser for combination skin like yours? Thanks again.
I’m a teen rn and I want to clean my nose without using a cleanser. My face is general is very clean and smooth however , my nose has a lot of oil built up. I started using nose strips but it’s not doing much effect as I wanted it to do. What would you suggest me use ?
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful. I have a gentle gel cleanser. My only question is: how many times a day should we use a cleanser? I've read twice a day or once a day, but does it matter?
Came across your video on cleaning your face I have rosacea which is under control and seborrheic dermatitis which is under control...I use cerave hydrating cleasner I'm dry but was wondering about using a cotton round to wash ur face with I use Lisa Marie's cotton rounds which is very soft and gentle thats how I cleanse my face and was wondering if that is fine?? Plus how long should u take cleaning your face I normally don't use face make up if I do I use Jane Iredel powder foundation and use her mitt to wash it off...morning I just splash my face with water Luke warm to just barely cool...thats it I apply my medications and hyaluronic acid and moisturizer formulated for my skin type sometimes I add just a pea size of vaseline winter months only to keep my face from drying out ..
Have you seen the "Mad about Skin" range - it's seems to be the back to basics that you talk about - I'm just about to change from the CeraVe hydrating cleanser to the MAS gel cleanser.
Hi Eloise, I'm a big fan of Rob (Mad About Skin), but haven't tried his products yet because I'm working through my skincare stash. Would love to hear about your experience with his cleanser. I found the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser too drying on my combination skin.
Also wondering about water resistant sunscreen as well as water proof mascara. I read eye makeup removers were drying and regular gentle cleansers wouldnt take off all sunscreen and makeup. Wow. Confusing.
I have been washing my face morning and night for 52 years (since I was 13). I have combination skin that is clear like this lady (only obviously older!). I have used Andrea makeup remover pads (blue jar) for easily 30 years (probably 40) and definitely has not dried out my eye area (don’t buy the non-oily). I only learned about double cleansing from Dr Dray a year ago and LOVE it...use Neutrogena Body Oil (after using the eye pads to remove waterproof mascara) which melts away all makeup followed by whatever cleanser you like (I’ve begun mixing the cleanser before washing off oil and like how that works, gets face totally clean of all makeup). I have used harsh scrubs over the years but now use gentle scrubs (mostly in the morning). I splash my face at least 10-15 times and then pat my face slightly but again learned the trick of applying moisturiser to damp skin from Dr Dray and so much better! Also begun ‘slugging’ (pressing on Vaseline just before bed). Use a satin pillowcase and try to sleep on my back. This routine has kept my skin in very very good condition and perfect base for makeup which I wear everyday! Hope this helps.
I use ZERO for makeup remover which and don’t use makeup much. Also, there are some just specifically for the eyes. Clinique purple eye make up remover has never dried eyes.
Just gently dry your face TOTALLY with a towel after cleansing so you can evaluate your cleanser. If your skin feels tight and dry and you need to apply moisturizer asap to fix it, it' s a NoNo. You may feel clean, fresh, no visible residue of night products or self oil but silky and comfortable (no redness or itchiness). It will guarantee the sucess of the following steps✨ A 90's skin torturer who almost became a reptile🤦🏻♀️ because The Internet didn' t exist and Dr Sam was still at the highschool😅 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Cleanse + Morning = Oximoron. Nobody wakes up with a dirty face😅. So what we really do in the morning is not technically cleansing (well, excluding our rheumish eyes, indeed) but removing any remaining product in order to have a perfect balanced canvas to receive the day routine. So, for dry people, foaming or some country' s water is😰🤕. For oily, is just about taking off the excess oil and/or any anti-acne strong product residue. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
@@analitycznie Yeeep, I perfectly know. All over our body😅. When I use the verb _clean_ I refer to use a detergent-ish product. Like in our genitalia, if someone had a shower right before going to bed, some luke warm water will be enough to make us feel clean without compromising the bacteria balance by using shower gel again. Rheum are another case. That' s what I meant with _cleansing_ 🤷🏻♀️
What are some cruelty free face wash products? I only looked up one you suggested but it's not cruelty free. I'll check the others... Ugh. I'm off to research. None mentioned are cruelty free... Please stop torturing and supporting the torture of animals. 😔
