Although the thought of cleansing twice seems like double the effort, it can have double the benefits.

We talked to dermatologists to get the rundown on double cleansing and the best products for your cleansing routine.

What Is Double Cleansing?

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Anti-aging is another huge benefit of double cleansing.

Not properly cleansing your skin can lead to advanced aging and oxidation which equates to brown spots and wrinkles.

This means it won’t be helpful for already problematic skin areas, says Dr. Graf.

Dr. Jadgeo suggests double cleansing every night and using a one-step gentle cleanse in the morning.