Does Skin1004 sunscreen need double cleansing?

How should you remove sunscreen with one cleanser?

Wash at bedtime to remove the day's sunscreen. Water alone is not enough for oily dirt: cleansers contain surfactants, ingredients that loosen oil and dirt so they can rinse away. Using one cleanser is not the same as rinsing your face under the tap.2

1. 1Wet your face and apply a gentle cleanser with your hands.
2. 2Massage gently rather than scrubbing.
3. 3Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
4. 4Pat dry gently.

When is double cleansing useful?

Double cleansing means using an oil based cleanser first, followed by a water based cleanser. The oil step helps remove sunscreen, waterproof makeup and excess skin oil; the second cleanser removes impurities such as sweat and dirt. Reserve the extra removal step for evenings when it serves a purpose. Double cleansing describes two cleanser types, not washing until the routine feels suitably elaborate.1

How do you use Skin1004 cleansing oil?

Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil is an oil based cleanser intended to dissolve sunscreen, makeup and excess skin oil. If you choose it as your first cleanse, follow Skin1004's directions before adding the water based cleanser:3

1. 1Apply a few pumps to a dry face with dry hands.
2. 2Massage gently in circular motions to dissolve makeup and debris.
3. 3Add a little water and continue massaging until the oil becomes a light, milky emulsion.
4. 4Rinse completely with lukewarm water.
5. 5Leave your face damp, gently massage with your water based cleanser, rinse, then pat dry with a soft towel.

If makeup is the reason you need extra removal, micellar water before a water based cleanser is another option. You do not have to use a cleansing oil to add a makeup removal step.1

Who should be careful with an extra cleanse?

For dry or sensitive skin, choose a gentle, unscented water based cleanser; cream cleansers are less drying than foaming cleansers. Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil contains bergamot, rose and geranium oils, plus limonene and linalool. Keep those ingredients in mind if you are avoiding fragrance ingredients, rather than choosing by the word "gentle" alone.13

Oily skin is not an automatic reason to add oil cleansing. Oil based double cleansing helps some people with oily skin but can cause breakouts in others. Avoid harsh cleansers and vigorous rubbing: irritated skin can produce more oil. Clean hands and gentle washing are more useful than trying to scrub away every trace of shine.4

Cut back on cleansing if your face becomes excessively dry, red, chafed or starts stinging. Extra washing can remove protective surface oils and increase water loss. Be particularly careful with acne treatment cleansers if you already use acne products that stay on the skin, because combining them can cause excessive dryness and irritation.2