How To Choose The Right Soap For Your Skin

A look at the market will reveal numerous soaps and cleansing products that claim to be the best for your skin. But are they really?

Before you purchase any soap or cleansing product, you need to consider the ingredients that are contained in that product, how it was made, and what type of skin type and skin issue it was created for.

All of these sound like a lot but we’ll simplify it all as we go on in today’s article. But first, we need to understand your skin type before you start buying anything.

Understanding Your Skin Type 

The first step in choosing the right cleansing product is understanding your skin type. To determine your skin type, you need to consider factors such as dryness and dehydration, oil production, sun exposure and environmental pollutants.

Oily skin produces excess oil and clogs pores that can lead to adult acne, while dry skin may feel tight and dehydrated. Sensitive skin is easily irritated and may be prone to sensitivity and redness. 

By understanding your skin type, you can choose a cleansing product that addresses your skin concerns and fits into your skincare routine. Luckily, Kanda offers soaps for all skin types.

Kanda Range Of Soaps

Kanda’s range of soaps comprises 12 unique cold-process soaps (Baby, Baobab, Charcoal, Confetti, Embed, Ghee, Lavender, Mint, Neem, Rose, Shea, and Tea. All of these soaps are made in small batches using natural butters and oils that target specific skin issues to ensure that only the best of nature’s gifts make it to your skin.

Safe enough for full body use and double-cleansing your face, Kanda cold-process soaps are effective for gently removing all traces of dirt, oil, and makeup from your skin, leaving it clean and refreshed. Other benefits of using Kanda Cold-process soaps include: 

• Aiding the absorption of skincare products: When your skin is thoroughly cleansed, it allows your skincare products to penetrate deeper into your skin, increasing their effectiveness. 
• Reducing the risk of breakouts: The formulation of the soaps helps to unclog your pores and prevent the buildup of dirt and oil, reducing the risk of acne-prone skin. 
• Promoting a brighter, more radiant complexion: By removing all traces of make-up and impurities, cleansing with cold-process soaps can help to give you brighter, healthier skin. 

Picking The Right Soap For Your Skin Type

Kanda has twelve oil- and butter-based cold-process soaps to choose from based on your skin type and preference:

Best natural cold-process soaps for dry skin

These light and creamy soaps are perfect for those with dry or dehydrated skin. They cleanse while actively nourishing dry, depleted skin and help restore the skin’s moisture balance, leaving it feeling soft and supple. The best natural cold-process soaps for dry skin are Lavender, Baobab and Mint soaps.

Best natural cold-process soaps for oily skin:

These gentle foaming soaps help clear the skin and reduce visible signs of skin ageing. Activated charcoal, green tea and tea tree stimulate natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth away dullness that contributes to visible skin ageing. The best natural cold-process soaps for oily skin are Tea, Rose, and Charcoal soaps.

Best natural cold-process soaps for combination skin:

These gentle-cleansing soaps help nourish and retexturise ageing skin with high fatty butter content. This two-in-one cleanser and moisturising actives remove dulling surface debris and help to accelerate skin cell turnover for improved texture. The best natural cold-process soaps for combination skin are Ghee, Confetti, and Shea soaps.

Best natural cold-process soaps for sensitive skin:

These gentle cleansing soaps are specially formulated for sensitive skin. They soothe the skin and help calm irritation, while gently removing impurities. These soaps delicately fortify the skin barrier without leaving an irritating residue, and they easily rinse away or wipe off. The best natural cold-process soaps for sensitive skin are Neem, Baby, and Embed soaps.

In addition to choosing the right cleansing soap, it is important to cleanse your skin correctly to avoid creating micro-tears and irritations that can cause damage to the skin. So, to properly wash the skin, you need to massage your soap with damp hands, then use a gentle, circular motion to massage the lather into your skin. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Since Kanda offers a range of soaps with varying formulations to suit a variety of skin types and concerns, understanding your skin type and choosing the right soap can help keep your skin smooth and healthy.