Including skin care in your daily ritual/routine is essential for achieving a healthy, vibrant, and glowing complexion. Additionally, using natural products suitable for your skin type in the correct order and at the right time is one of the key factors in obtaining effective results from your skincare routine. To select products that are tailored to your skin’s needs, knowing your skin type is crucial. Therefore, the first step to effective skincare is actually determining your skin type. So, how can you identify your skin type, and how can you create a skincare routine that suits it? Which skincare products should you use?
How can I determine my skin type?
You can best determine your skin type by observing the condition of your skin yourself. To do this, after getting out of the shower, do not apply any skincare product and observe the condition of your skin. If you notice redness on your skin after leaving the shower, it can be said that your skin is sensitive. If you feel tightness in the first half hour, your skin is dry and dehydrated. If, within two hours, there is some oiliness starting in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin area) — which you can check by pressing a single layer of tissue against your skin — your skin has a combination structure. If oiliness spreads to your entire face, you likely have oily skin. Factors such as seasonal changes, hormonal cycles, incorrect cosmetic product use, or misuse of products can affect the condition of your skin.
Believing in the beauty and reality of healthy skin rather than perfect skin, Kudra, a natural cosmetic brand that stands out with its natural ingredients, helps your skin achieve a radiant and natural beauty. If you prioritize skincare and prefer to use natural products, you can include Kudra Skincare products in your daily routine.
So, how should skincare be done according to skin type, and what steps should an effective skincare routine consist of?
Steps in a Skincare Routine: Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize-Repair
In addition to using a skincare routine tailored to your skin type, it is also important to carry out skincare routines in a specific sequence and correctly determine the order and timing of these steps for a healthy and vibrant-looking complexion. For effective skincare, first, cleanse your skin, then apply a purifying toner to tighten the pores, moisturize with appropriate products, and complete your skincare routine with a step that contributes to the repair of your skin.
Why should each step be applied?
Cleansing
Throughout the day, environmental pollution, sebum production, and applied cosmetic products quickly clog the pores. Depending on your skin type, this can either dry out your skin or lead to acne and pimple formation. That’s why you should clean your skin using facial cleansing products suitable for your skin type with circular motions. In this way, blood circulation in the facial area also increases, making it easier for skin cells to access the oxygen and nutrients they need.
Toning
Using a toner after cleansing helps to tighten the pores, refresh the skin, and even out the skin tone. Regular toner use keeps the skin’s natural pH levels balanced.
Moisturizing
The cleansing and toning steps can cause skin tissue to tighten and create a feeling of dryness. Using a good moisturizer helps increase the skin’s elasticity and contributes to a healthier appearance. It minimizes water loss in the skin, nourishes, and keeps it soft.
Repair
The elasticity of skin tissue weakens with age, leading to damage. While it may not be possible to completely prevent this damage, using reparative skincare products that support skin tissue repair is crucial. The repair step, which forms the final phase of your skincare routine, is essential for slowing down the aging process.
Kudra produces natural skincare products suitable for different skin types and needs. These products can be used sequentially in a four-step skincare routine. With Kudra skincare products made with natural ingredients tailored to each skin type, you can achieve healthy skin tissue and provide your skin with all the components it needs. Here are Kudra product recommendations based on skin type:
So, what are the products that you can apply sequentially in your skincare routine according to your skin type?
Normal/Combination Skin Care Ritual
Normal skin has small pores, usually has a smooth appearance, and lacks sensitivity. With balanced sebum production, pH levels, and good blood circulation, normal skin is neither too oily nor too dry. However, you should pay attention to maintaining moisture balance to prevent dryness due to environmental and biological factors. If you have normal skin, you can include the following products in your daily skincare routine.
If your cheeks are normal but you experience oiliness in your T-zone, you have combination skin. For this type, you should use oil-balancing facial cleansers and regularly exfoliate to prevent clogged pores.
Skin Cleansing
Two-Step Cleansing
1- Oil-based Cleansing
Normal Skin Cleansing Balm
Containing plant-based oils like hazelnut and coconut oil suitable for sensitive skin, the Cleansing Balm deeply cleanses the accumulated oil and dirt trapped in the skin. It is also ideal for gently and effectively removing waterproof eye makeup. Regular use helps reduce blackhead formation. For skin cleansing, take a small amount into your palm. Ensure your hands are dry, let the balm melt by warming it in your hands, and apply it to your skin with gentle massage using your fingertips. Then, gently remove it with a warm, damp facial cloth. Suitable for daily use.
Combination Skin Cleansing Oil
This Cleansing Oil helps prevent blackhead formation with regular use and is ideal for removing waterproof makeup and sunscreen. Take two pumps of oil into your dry palm, warm it between your hands, and apply it to your dry face using gentle circular motions. Then, press a warm damp cloth onto your face and neck for 5 seconds. Repeat a few times by re-wetting the cloth.
2-Soap-based Cleansing
The Sığla - Zeolite Facial Soap offers a fantastic aromatherapy experience with its balsamic scent. It contains zeolite mineral, sığla balsam, olive oil, shea butter, and palmarosa essential oil to gently and effectively cleanse the dirt and oil on the skin surface. The zeolite mineral helps remove the radioactive load, a negative effect of technology, from your skin. The reparative effects of sığla balsam also contribute to skin renewal. In the first step of your skincare routine, lather the product with water, apply to your face, and gently massage in circular motions before rinsing with plenty of water.
Skin Toning
The Chaste Tree - Rose Toner helps tighten pores and balance pH levels while providing intense moisture support when applied under moisturizer. Its antioxidant-rich rose aroma helps both tighten pores and hydrate the skin. After cleansing, close your eyes and spray the product from arm's length, then apply moisturizer after a short absorption time.
Skin Moisturizing
The Vetiver - Pumpkin Face Cream is recommended for normal and combination skin types with low moisture levels. Regular use increases skin hydration levels and strengthens its elasticity. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, zinc, and omega fatty acids from pumpkin and anti-aging frankincense essential oil, it helps regulate skin tone and prevent cell damage. Apply the moisturizer twice daily, morning and evening, on cleansed and toned skin. Take a pea-sized amount and spread gently across your entire face.
Skin Repair
The Plantain - Avocado Ointment, with soothing and relaxing properties, is particularly suitable for skin prone to atopy. It forms a barrier on the skin surface to maintain long-lasting moisture and helps prevent water loss. It is highly effective in soothing itching and flaking on dry and sensitive skin. It is recommended to be applied on cleansed and toned skin.
If you don’t need a soothing effect and are not experiencing dryness flare-ups, we have another restorative suggestion for you. The Immortelle - Rosehip Serum supports skin regeneration and transforms dry, dull skin into a vibrant, soft, and radiant appearance. Applied to the entire face, including the eye area, neck, and décolleté, this serum provides special care for the parts of our body most prone to environmental aging signs. Use it in circular motions or with a gentle massage before bedtime on cleansed and toned skin.
Oily Skin Care
Oily skin has large pores, and its biggest challenge may be excessive sebum production. Larger pores can clog more easily, leading to oil and dirt buildup. Therefore, oily skin is prone to acne and blackheads. It’s important to keep oily skin clean. You should regularly cleanse your skin with products that reduce excess oil and shrink pores.
You can use the following products for oily and acne-prone skin care:
Based on the principle that “like dissolves like,” we recommend starting by cleansing oily skin with oil-based products. The Cleansing Oil helps prevent blackhead formation with regular use and is ideal for removing waterproof makeup and physical sunscreen. It also helps regulate excess oil production by mimicking the skin's natural sebum. The key is to apply the product to your dry palm and then to your dry skin, followed by wiping it off with a warm damp facial cloth.
For the second step, to detoxify your skin and prevent blackhead and acne formation, you can cleanse with the Activated Charcoal Facial Soap, which contains sage essential oil and active charcoal. It draws out toxins from your skin, removing impurities that can cause acne. Lather the product with water, spread it across your face, and leave it for about a minute before rinsing thoroughly.
Moisturizing
The Geranium - Hemp Face Cream, with its nourishing and moisturizing properties, gently hydrates oily, combination, and problem-prone skin. It is quickly absorbed and creates a refreshing effect on the skin surface. It helps balance sebum levels and prevents skin issues. Regular use nourishes the skin, promoting health and radiance. Apply to clean and toned skin with a light massage twice daily or more as needed.
Skin Toning
The Geranium - Sage Toner, with antiseptic effects and niacinamide, helps soothe sensitive, acne-prone skin. After cleansing, close your eyes and spray the product from an arm's length, then apply moisturizer immediately afterward.
Skin Moisturizing
The Geranium - Hemp Face Cream, with its nourishing and moisturizing properties, gently hydrates oily, combination, and oil-related problematic skin types. It is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving a refreshing effect on the surface. It helps balance sebum levels and prevents skin issues. With regular use, it nourishes your skin, promoting health and vitality. Apply to clean and toned skin with a gentle massage twice a day, morning and evening, or more frequently if needed.
Skin Repair
The Immortelle - Rosehip Renewal Serum supports the skin's regenerative power while offering anti-aging benefits. It aids in repairing acne scars and blemishes on the skin's surface. This serum can be applied to the entire face, including the eye area, neck, and décolletage. It provides special care to areas of our body most prone to environmental aging signs. Before bedtime, after cleansing and toning, apply it with circular motions or by gently massaging it into the skin. While you sleep, it delivers restorative care, helping your skin achieve a radiant and smooth appearance.
Kudra, a natural cosmetics brand known for its products with the most natural ingredients, helps your skin achieve a bright and natural beauty. If you prioritize skincare and prefer natural products, consider incorporating Kudra's skincare products into your daily routine.