A Celebrity Esthetician Thinks 95% Of People Make This Skin Care Mistake

Celebrity esthetician Danuta Mieloch, founder of Rescue Spa, believes that great skin comes with great dedication. "You can get as many facials, laser treatments, injectables, or whatever you wish to do, but if you haven't developed a good skin care routine at home, you're missing out," she says on a recent episode of Clean Beauty School. 

As many skin experts suggest, Mieloch suggests double-cleansing with an oily, creamy cleanser as the very first step. "It takes oil to break down the oil, makeup, sunscreen, [and] the grime of the day," she says. She adds that even oily skin needs this step, despite what you may assume about the skin type.

But here's the point she stresses most, that plenty of skin care lovers (myself included) tend to forget: You have to spend time massaging in the oil. No more quick applications to check the "double-cleansing" box. 

"Think about brushing your teeth with so many strokes; it's the same [with double-cleansing]," she explains. 

Mieloch also uses a clean, gentle washcloth in this process, swapping it out each day for freshness. Simply use the cloth to wipe away the oil after you've massaged and before moving on to your second cleanser.

Curious what product Mieloch uses? I'll point you to the Danucera Cerabalm—a first cleanse developed by Mieloch herself that also functions as a spot-treatment hydrator.

If you follow this plan to prioritize your first cleanse, dedicating a few extra minutes to massaging your skin, the second water-based cleanser can do its job to dive deep into your pores and clean up whatever's left. 

So essentially, Mieloch recommends revving up your oil cleansing process—but what comes after?

For her, it varies. Welcoming an array of products and using them as needed helps you fine-tune your routine without overdoing it. "It's almost like working out," Mieloch reminds us. "Maybe you need more cardio [or] more weights, and other times you need more stretching."