At Sabbatical, we recommend double cleansing:
Step 1: Oil Cleanse
Step 2: Foaming Cleanse
Oil cleansing works on a simple chemical principle: it takes oil to dissolve oil. A first cleanse with oil loosens sunscreen, makeup, hardened sebum, and pollution that water-based cleansers can’t fully break down— all without stripping your skin.
A second cleanse with our low-pH foaming cleansers (4.5–5.5) then removes what’s been lifted to the surface while preserving your acid mantle, supporting healthy commensal bacteria, a stable skin microbiome, and a calmer, more resilient barrier.
Double cleansing matters because it cleans thoroughly without destabilizing your skin. Oil dissolves oil to remove buildup gently, and a second cleanse at skin-appropriate pH (4.5–5.5) finishes the job while protecting the acid mantle and microbiome—setting the stage for less inflammation and better results from everything that follows.
Wash-off masks allow you to apply a higher concentration of active ingredients to the skin for a short, controlled window, making them especially effective for weekly decongestion or targeted nourishment without overwhelming your barrier.
Used regularly, a wash-off mask helps reset the skin—clearing buildup, calming inflammation, and restoring balance so the rest of your routine can work as intended.
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt
Learn about the benefits of this skincare technique
Double cleansing helps you completely remove both oil and water based dirt