Hi IMBBians,
Korean women are known to have flawless skin, thanks to their exhaustive, but effective skin care regimen. The double cleansing method is paramount to Koreans, even if they are not wearing a full face of makeup. Most of us are used to simply taking a wet wipe, and removing all our makeup in a single step. Although this method is effective to an extent, it does not provide deep cleaning.

What is the purpose of this religiously followed technique" Read on to know more about this simple skincare step.

The technique has two steps ? oil based cleansing and water based cleansing. It has to be carried out as the cleansing step in the CTM routine. The two steps revolve around two products ? primarily, a cleansing oil or a cleansing balm as well as a foaming cleanser. The cleansing oil is supposed to remove all face makeup and any dirt sitting on the surface of the skin. It enables the removal of products that contain oily or waxy elements, commonly found in makeup products and sunscreen. It also helps in the removal of any sebum present on the surface of the skin. A cleansing oil must be thin in consistency to avoid excessive tugging of the skin, and the Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil is a good option.
The next step, the cleansing foam, on the other hand, is designed to wash off any residual makeup and cleansing oil, to leave the skin feeling squeaky clean. A cleansing foam is water-based, and will thus remove water-based products additionally. The tiny b...