YOUR RITUAL

Elevate your skincare ritual

A holistic approach to radiant, balanced skin, tailored to your dosha and skin type.

Every skin type has unique needs. In Ayurveda, these align with the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which shape your skin's tendencies.

By understanding both your dosha and your skin type, you can choose the best skincare for radiance, harmony, and long-term wellness.

Vata
Dry & Delicate Skin
Vata dosha is associated with dryness, a rough texture, and a tendency toward fine lines.
Characteristics
Skin may feel tight, rough, or flaky, especially in colder weather. Prone to dehydration and early signs of aging.
What It Needs
Rich, deeply hydrating formulas that restore moisture, strengthen the skin barrier, and enhance elasticity.
Unlike Pitta-related dryness, which may come with sensitivity, Vata dryness is evenly distributed without localized irritation.
Pitta
Normal, Sensitive & Combination Skin
Pitta dosha increases heat in the skin, making it more prone to redness, inflammation, and sensitivity.
Characteristics
Can be combination skin, often reacting to environmental stressors, heat, or strong ingredients. May experience breakouts or uneven tone.
What It Needs
Cooling, calming products that balance oil production, reduce redness, and maintain a clear, even complexion.
Kapha
Oily & Congested Skin
Kapha dosha is associated with oiliness, thicker skin, and a tendency for congestion.
Characteristics
Skin may feel heavy, greasy, or prone to clogged pores and dullness.
What It Needs
Detoxifying and purifying ingredients that regulate oil production, encourage renewal, and refresh the skin.
Unlike Pitta combination skin, Kapha skin is evenly oily throughout and generally not prone to sensitivity.

YOUR CUSTOMIZED RITUAL

Choose your depth.

Step 1

Cleanse

Start with a cleanser tailored to your dosha, with purifying, balancing, or soothing properties to remove dirt, impurities, and makeup. Cleansing sets the foundation, clearing surface debris so your skin is ready to receive the benefits of the next steps.

CLEANSERS

How to use: Hydrating Cleanser works with or without water for dry, normal, or sensitive skin. Purifying Cleanser cleanses normal to oily or acneic skin. Deep Pore Cleanser is a versatile powdered cleanser and scrub for every skin type, mix with water to a mud consistency, then scrub and rinse or leave on as a mask.

Step 2

Exfoliate

This step gently sloughs away dead skin cells that dull your complexion and clog pores. Shankara's exfoliators reveal smoother, fresher skin and enhance the absorption of the serums and moisturizers applied later in your routine.

Exfoliators

How to use: Blend either exfoliator with water or one of our cleansers for a smoother glide. For the Deep Cleanser, mix with water to a mud consistency.

Step 3

Moisturize & Protect

Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pure and non-comedogenic, these moisturizers and oils offer natural protection from the elements while bringing balance to your skin type. Tailored to your dosha, they deliver deep hydration while calming, balancing, or revitalizing your skin.

This step is vital to lock in hydration and boost your skin's natural resilience, ensuring long-lasting moisture and a radiant, healthy glow that lasts throughout the day or night.

Moisturizers & Oils

Tip: Choose either an oil or a moisturizer based on your preference. If using both, apply oil first, then moisturizer. Alternatively, use moisturizer in the morning and oil at night for optimal balance.

Step 1

Cleanse

Start with a cleanser tailored to your dosha, with purifying, balancing, or soothing properties to remove dirt, impurities, and makeup. Cleansing sets the foundation, clearing surface debris so your skin is ready to receive the benefits of the next steps..

CLEANSERS

How to use: Hydrating Cleanser works with or without water for dry, normal, or sensitive skin. Purifying Cleanser cleanses normal to oily or acneic skin. Deep Pore Cleanser is a versatile powdered cleanser and scrub for every skin type, mix with water to a mud consistency, then scrub and rinse or leave on as a mask.

Step 2

Exfoliate

This step gently sloughs away dead skin cells that dull your complexion and clog pores. Shankara's exfoliators reveal smoother, fresher skin and enhance the absorption of the serums and moisturizers applied later in your routine.

Exfoliators

How to use: Blend either exfoliator with water or one of our cleansers for a smoother glide. For the Deep Cleanser, mix with water to a mud consistency.

Step 3

Repair

This step restores balance, repairs damage, and boosts hydration. Shankara's serums penetrate deeply, nourishing and revitalizing the skin to promote a healthy, radiant complexion.

Tip for Pitta: If dry-combination, use the Rose Revitalizing Serum; if oily, use the Meadowsweet Revitalizing Serum.

Serums

How to use: Apply to face and neck after cleansing and exfoliating.

Step 4

Regenerate

This step nourishes and revitalizes the skin, supporting its natural strength, resilience, and glow. By deeply replenishing and restoring balance, it enhances firmness, elasticity, and overall vibrancy, so your skin looks and feels its best at every stage.

Regenerating Treatments

How to use: Apply to face and neck, allowing it to absorb before moving to the next step.

Step 5

Moisturize & Protect

Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pure and non-comedogenic, these moisturizers and oils offer natural protection from the elements while bringing balance to your skin type. Tailored to your dosha, they deliver deep hydration while calming, balancing, or revitalizing your skin.

This step is vital to lock in hydration and boost your skin's natural resilience, ensuring long-lasting moisture and a radiant, healthy glow that lasts throughout the day or night.

Moisturizers & Oils

How to use: Apply to face and neck after cleansing and exfoliating.

Discover your perfect ritual.

Your skin is unique, and so is your ideal skincare. Skin changes over time with seasonal shifts, hormonal fluctuations, stress, or lifestyle. Whether you're new to skincare or seeking a more complete regimen, we recommend starting here.

Skin Quiz

Identify your dosha and discover products tailored to your unique constitution.

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With Shankara, your skincare isn't just a routine. It's a ritual of self-care, balance, and natural beauty.