Find Your Skin Type
Every skin tells a story. Knowing your skin type is the first step to building a routine that truly works for you.
About Skin Type
Our products are based on skin types as we believe everyone is unique and has different requirements for their skin.
While skin is determined by genetics, it changes with age as well as external factors like weather, UV radiation and pollution.
Each skin type reacts differently to these factors and knowing your skin is the first step towards choosing the right products for yourself.
Know Your Skin Type​
Your skin is unique—no two are the same. At Rare Chemistry, we celebrate these differences and design routines that address each need with precision.
If you feel the urge to moisturize your skin immediately after washing your face because it feels flaky or tight, or you feel your skin is dull and rough, you are likely to have dry skin.
- Moisturize your skin regularly and look for hydrating ingredients in the products you choose.
- Don’t spend too much time in the shower.
- Pat dry your face after washing.
- Use soap-free mild face cleansers and apply a rich moisturizer.
- Use sunscreen thrice a day .
- Stay hydrated.
If your skin becomes greasy no matter how much powder products you dust on, or you have enlarged pores, blackheads and are prone to acne and blemishes you probably have oily skin.
- Use an oil control soap free cleanser twice a day.
- Use a light moisturizer regularly to avoid excess sebum production.
- Prefer using gel-based products.
- Exfoliate once a week.
- Wear non-comedogenic makeup.
- Use sunscreen thrice a day.
- Stay hydrated.
If it is just your T-zone that becomes greasy you have combination skin. Your skin behaves according to the weather and takes time to balance itself.
- Use gentle soap free cleansers.
- Tone and moisturize your face.
- Use gentle exfoliators once a week.
- Observe your skin through seasonal change and then switch your skin-care routine.
- Use sunscreen thrice a day.
- Stay hydrated.
If you feel you have irritated and red skin and are apprehensive to try on new skincare products, you are likely to have sensitive skin.
- Always conduct a patch test before using any product.
- Don’t overdo your skincare routine.
- Use mild and soap-free cleansers followed by a gentle moisturizer.
- Try to find what triggers your skin (allergies).
- Use sunscreen thrice a day.
- Stay hydrated.
Skincare Regime
Building a regime for healthy, glowing skin can be challenging. However, maintaining a simple skincare regime is not as complex as it seems. To get the most benefit for your skin, know your skin type and choose the right products.
Our Key Ingredients
Our ingredients are carefully selected and thoughtfully blended to get the best possible results. We’re committed to being an honest brand and choose the best natural ingredients that are time tested and result oriented.
Derived from the Babchi plant, bakuchiol enriched with vitamin A is nature’s alternative to retinol. Unlike retinol, it can be used during the day as it does not cause photosensitivity. It is a 100% plant based ingredient, suitable for all skin types and gives the skin a healthy glow by boosting collagen production and cell regeneration. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and face wrinkles and restores skin elasticity. Apart from its anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties, bakuchiol improves uneven skin tone by minimizing dark spots and pigmentation.
Who knew that one of the most effective natural hair-care ingredients can also do wonders to your skin? Packed with vitamin E, A and C, moringa has anti inflammatory properties that promote healthy skin by boosting collagen production and cell turnover. It balances sebum production and controls acne breakouts and blemishes . The presence of phenols help with reducing fine lines and repairing sun-induced photodamage to skin. Moreover, it helps improve the skin’s natural protective barrier and keeps skin looking hydrated, plumper and youthful.
Cucumber has a high water content (95%) making it an excellent hydrating and calming ingredient for the skin. Rich in vital nutrients and vitamin C, it is suitable for all skin types and primarily used as an emollient for the skin. It’s refreshing and astringent properties help reduce puffiness and inflammation. Cucumbers also have anti-ageing properties of firming and tightening the skin. Additionally, it also eases redness caused by sunburns.
Extracted from the leaves of the aloe plant, aloe vera is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Known for its calming and hydrating properties, it soothes irritated skin, reduces redness and supports the healing of blemishes. It is suitable for all skin types and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier while locking in moisture for a soft, supple feel. Aloe vera also fights free radical damage, delays early signs of ageing and promotes a brighter, even-toned complexion.
Ceramides are naturally occurring waxy lipids found in the outermost layer of the skin, ceramides protect the skin from dryness and infection by preventing moisture loss. With age, the skin’s natural ceramide level decreases making it a crucial ingredient in moisturising and anti-ageing products. Ceramides restore the skin’s lipid barrier, lock in moisture, protect against pollution and reduce visible signs of ageing for radiant skin.
Our Secondary Ingredients
Rare Chemistry skincare is an amalgamation of nature and science. While we have our star ingredients, there are other botanicals and skincare actives that go into making the perfect formulation for your skin.
