3 years ago I swore by double cleansing, now I think it's overrated

Back in 2021 I did the whole oil cleanse then foam cleanse routine every night for a client with acne-prone skin, and it worked great. But last month the same client came back with dry patches, and I switched her to a single gentle cleanser with a konjac sponge. Her skin cleared up faster and she had no irritation. Is double cleansing actually necessary for most people, or did we overhype it based on heavy makeup users? Has anyone else seen better results with a simpler routine for normal skin types?

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jakewilliams26d ago

Didn't konjac sponges take off like 10 years ago?

thomas_roberts26d ago

My friend Sarah bought a 3-pack of those konjac sponges back in 2015 after seeing them all over Instagram. She was convinced they'd clear up her acne and make her skin super soft. She used one for about a week and then left it in her shower caddy for like two months. By the time she remembered it was covered in mold and she just tossed all 3 in the trash.