Japanese double cleansing

The Japanese ritual of layering is practiced every day by Japanese women to maintain beautiful skin and prevent aging.

Double cleansing is the first and probably the most important step. It involves gently but deeply cleaning the skin to purify it from all the impurities accumulated during the day. This promotes skin regeneration during the night and makes it more receptive to active ingredients.

• Step 1 - Oil

To remove makeup, dust, sebum, and pollution, you need to choose an oil-based product (oil, balm, or milk) and massage it onto dry skin with your fingertips. There's nothing better for removing impurities without damaging the skin. Most oils and balms transform into milk upon contact with warm water and are very easy to remove.

• Step 2 - Water

After removing oil-based impurities, you should use a water-based cleanser to eliminate any remaining residues. The cleanser is applied to wet skin, gently massaged, and then thoroughly rinsed with warm water. You can accompany this step with an accessory like a sponge or cleansing brush for a deeper cleanse.

RUHAKU CLEANSING OIL 39€ Enriched with botanical AHA extracts, it gently exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells. Its fine texture transforms into a milk upon contact with warm water, making it easy and sensorial to remove.	WAPHYTO CLEANSING OIL 52€ This very fine and floral oil removes makeup, pollution, and other impurities from the skin. It is also suitable for eye makeup removal.
ORANGE CLEANSING BALM 45€ 5-in-1 warming balm with orange, it warms upon contact with the skin to remove makeup, dead skin cells, and unclog pores.	MAKANAI CLEANSING MILK 38€ This cleansing milk, made with vegetable oils and purifying hectorite clay, gently cleanses and purifies the skin.
BIZEN HYDRATING SOAP 33€ This solid soap creates a generous foam and envelops the skin with moisturizing fermented rice enzymes.	JAPANESE SILK SOAP 19€ This solid soap enriched with organic silk powder gently eliminates impurities and leaves the skin hydrated.
DUAL ENERGY FOAM 42€ This foaming cleanser envelops the face to dissolve impurities and excess oil. Pure Camellia seed oil and rice bran leave the skin nourished, soft, and supple.	MAKANAI CLEANSING FOAM 31€ A creamy texture enriched with clay that lightly foams upon contact with water to cleanse and purify gently.
KOBAKO STEAM CLEANSING TOWEL 25€ A high-quality double-faced imabari towel for deep cleansing with steam, without using soap.	MAKANAI NATURAL KONJAC SPONGE 14€ Once soaked in water, it transforms into a soft sponge that gently cleanses the skin without using soap.

For a complete cleansing: Exfoliation and Lotion

Despite daily cleansing, a layer of dead skin naturally forms on the surface of the skin; this is called the stratum corneum. This layer, in addition to clogging pores and dulling the complexion, prevents skincare from penetrating the dermis. Therefore, the second step of the layering process involves gently exfoliating it on a weekly basis with the same philosophy as before: with gentleness!

WHEN: In the evening, once a week

EXFOLIATING COCOONS - 10 pieces 18€ Soften in water before massaging the face with them	FERMENTED AHA EXFOLIATING ESSENCE 35€ Apply as a serum in the evening for gentle exfoliation
IPSUM ALII EXFOLIATING GEL 59€ Gentle exfoliant in the form of gel	ALTY CLEANSING BRUSH 55€ Its millions of filaments unclog pores and ridges of impurities and accumulated dead cells. After use, the complexion is brighter, and skincare is better absorbed.

The Lotion

Once the skin is thoroughly cleansed, you can complete the cleansing with a cotton pad soaked in lotion. This final cleansing step also prepares the skin to receive subsequent treatments such as essences, serums, and creams.

In the morning, a cotton pad and a few drops of lotion will help remove dust and toxins accumulated during the night.

RUHAKU ANTIOXIDANT LOTION 35€ Perfect the cleansing with antioxidant and softening actives	WAPHYTO TONING LOTION 58€ Enveloping toning lotion for regenerating hydration
YUZU LOTION 35€ Fluid fruit water with moisturizing and brightening benefits	HYDRATING LOTION EAU DE KI 150€ Purifying, moisturizing, and repairing elixir with anti-aging properties
SILKY RADIANT PURE LOTION TONER MAKANAI 48€ 5 brightening actives	PURE BOTANICAL CHARGE LOTION TONER MAKANAI 48€ 15 moisturizing actives

To discover the other steps of layering, check out our complete guide.