A skin cleansing device comprising includes two or more electrodes attached to the cleansing pad, a cleansing signal generator for generating an electric cleansing signal, and elements for conveying the cleansing signal from the cleansing signal generator to the electrodes. Electrode pairs include a positive electrode and a negative electrode located in the cleansing pad. The cleansing signal generator operates on low voltage direct current and generates a square wave alternating current cleansing signal with a voltage lower than 5V and frequency higher than 2000 Hz. The cleansing pad of the cleansing device has a sandwich construction, including at least a detachable absorbent layer receiving a cleansing solution to be arranged against the skin, a layer receiving the electrodes and an outer surface layer.