How to Double Cleanse with The Great Cleanse & The Meringue Melt | Maya Chia
If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the best way to deeply cleanse my skin without stripping it?” the answer lies in a ritual that is centuries old yet perfectly suited for modern skincare: double cleansing. We believe that your best skin begins with an effective cleanse. It's a vital step in all skincare, to make your serums and moisturizes work betters. That’s why we created The Great Cleanse, our award-winning nourishing oil cleanser, and now, our newest innovation, The Meringue Melt, a regenerating, skin-softening cleansing cream. Together, these two products deliver the ultimate foundation for healthy, radiant skin.
Why Cleansing Is the Most Important Step
Cleansing is so much more than removing makeup. It’s the first step in helping your skincare products perform better. A proper cleanse:
• Removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities effectively
• Frees the skin from environmental stressors and excess oil
• Creates the ideal base so serums and moisturizers can penetrate more deeply
• Supports balanced, supple skin without dryness or tightness
Many people ask, “Do I need two cleansers?” The short answer is yes—when they do two different jobs.
Step One: Nourish & Purify with The Great Cleanse
Start your routine with The Great Cleanse, Maya Chia’s luxurious oil cleanser. This step is all about nourishment and purification. Simply massage the oil into dry skin, allowing its nutrient-dense chia oil and botanical blend to dissolve even the most stubborn makeup—yes, even around the sensitive eye area. Add water to emulsify, and rinse away impurities. What remains is soft, hydrated, makeup-free skin.
Step Two: Refine & Renew with The Meringue Melt
Cleansing doesn’t end there. For the deepest clean, follow with our new Meringue Melt. Unlike a traditional foaming face wash, The Meringue Melt is a regenerating, skin-softening cream cleanser that gently exfoliates while comforting the skin. Its whipped, meringue-like texture smooths dullness and helps regenerate skin for a fresh, silky feel. This step ensures that every last trace of residue is removed, leaving skin refined, renewed, and ready to maximize your skincare benefits.
Why Double Cleansing Matters
When you combine an oil cleanse with a cream-based second cleanse:
• Your skin is thoroughly clean without stripping hydration
• You remove both oil-based and water-based impurities
• Exfoliation is gentle yet effective, preventing buildup and dullness
• Skin feels balanced, softened, and radiant after each use
How to Use the Duo in Your Routine
1. Apply The Great Cleanse to dry skin, massage well, add water, then rinse effortlessly..
2. Follow with The Meringue Melt, massaging the whipped cleanser into damp skin in circular motions, then rinse again.
3. Continue with your Maya Chia serums, facial oils, or moisturizers for truly glowing results.
The Bottom Line: Cleansing as Skincare
A great cleanser shouldn’t just clean—it should care. By pairing The Great Cleanse with The Meringue Melt, you’re not just washing your face; you’re nourishing, exfoliating, and laying the groundwork for healthy, glowing skin.