How to Layer Your Natural Skincare Routine with Zurma

Layering your skincare correctly helps each product do its job more effectively. At Zurma, we keep things simple, natural, and purposeful, offering hydrosols, oil serums, water-based serums, moisturisers, and night crèmes that are designed to complement one another. Here’s how to use them in the right order to get the most out of your routine.

Start with a gentle cleanse. Our Bio Whenua Cleanser - Gentle & Balanced is a good place to begin. It removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, leaving it balanced and ready to absorb what comes next.

After cleansing, apply a hydrosol while your skin is still damp. Hydrosols like our Certified Organic Manuka, Orange Blossom, Tea Tree NZ, or Witch Hazel provide hydration, soothe the skin, and help balance pH. You can mist directly onto your face or pat in with clean hands.

Next, layer on your serum. For targeted hydration and brightening, the Bio Whenua Vitamin C Serum is ideal, especially under your day cream. If you’re looking to support skin renewal, the Bio Whenua Bakuchiol Serum is a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative suitable for daily use. Our Bio Whenua Oil Serum – Nourish & Restore is deeply replenishing and can be used after your hydrosol, either on its own or before your moisturiser. 

After your serum, apply a moisturiser to seal everything in. For day, the Bio Whenua Day Crème – Hydrate & Protect supports hydration without heaviness. If your skin is dry, stressed, or in need of repair, the Bio Whenua Hoheria & Honey Crème offers softening nourishment, and the Bio Whenua Night Crème – Repair & Replenish is ideal in the evening for deeper restoration.

Gently pat the Bio Whenua Eye Crème – Cucumber & Prickly Pear around the eye area to reduce puffiness and provide hydration to delicate skin.

If your skin needs added support, you can incorporate herbal infusions like Kawakawa Infused in Almond Oil or Calendula Flower Infused in Organic Oil as a final layer or for specific areas that need soothing.

Always apply products from lightest to heaviest: hydrosol first, followed by water-based serums, then oils, then moisturiser or crème. Give each layer a moment to absorb before applying the next.

Consistency and quality layering matter. With Zurma’s range of gentle, plant-based skincare, you can create a routine that nourishes, supports, and protects your skin, step by step, layer by layer.