Skin Microbiome Test Kit
The RUDDI Skin Microbiome Test Kit will help you gain personalized insights into your skin bacteria & fungi, helping to tailor your skincare & lifestyle for healthier, stronger skin.
This test identifies beneficial and potentially harmful microbes on your skin, revealing potential links to conditions like rosacea, acne & eczema - providing data to make informed choices about ingredients that can help improve your skin's diversity, giving your microbiome an environment to thrive.
Take a test-first approach to your skin health
Stop guessing on products & treatments
Monitor your skin health in real time
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The Power of Testing First: Why Your Skin Microbiome Matters
Your skin is home to trillions of microbes that influence everything from sensitivity to breakouts and barrier strength. When these microbes are in balance, your skin thrives. When they’re disrupted, conditions like acne, rosacea, and eczema can flare.
The Skin Microbiome Kit takes a test-first approach, giving you a personalized snapshot of your skin’s unique microbiome. Instead of guessing, you’ll see clear results on your skin’s balance, sensitivity, and microbial composition — the real science behind your skin health.
No more trial and error. Just actionable insights & recommendations to help you manage, treat, and restore your skin from the inside out.
Why Take the RUDDI Skin Microbiome Test Kit
Most people approach skincare through trial and error—guessing which products might help with flare-ups of rosacea, acne, or eczema, and often ending up with more irritation than results.
The RUDDI Skin Microbiome Test Kit takes the guesswork out of skincare by giving you real, science-backed insights into your unique skin microbiome. By understanding the balance of microbes on your skin, you’ll receive customized product and ingredient recommendations designed to balance your skin microbiome, support healing and reduce inflammation.
Instead of blindly testing products, you’ll be able to track your progress and watch your skin improve in real time with a routine tailored to your biology.
How Does It Work
Collect Your Sample
Swab your problem areas
Your RUDDI Skin Microbiome kit contains everything you need to collect your sample, with step-by-step guidance along the way!
Return To Our Lab
Ship back in provided envelope
Once received at our next-gen DNA lab partner, we analyse the microbial diversity and richness to assess your skin microbiome age and health.
Receive Results
Review your microbiome report
Your user-friendly report will be ready within a few weeks . Learn more about your actionable insights with an expert consultation from DermCafe. (covered by most health insurance policies)
Simple, Safe, and Effective
Collecting your sample is easy and non-invasive. With clear instructions, you can perform the test at home and send it back for analysis.
You'll receive a detailed report outlining your skin's microbial landscape and personalized care suggestions .
Struggling with persistent skin issues like acne, eczema, or rosacea?
The key to healthier skin lies beneath the surface—in your skin's microbiome. This complex ecosystem of bacteria and fungi plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health. Disruptions in this balance can lead to inflammation and exacerbate skin conditions .
Your Skin Microbiome Score
This section explains your overall skin microbiome “type.” It groups you into a profile based on the balance, diversity, and presence of specific microbes compared to other people. In your case, your profile is Sensitive & Microbiome-Diverse — meaning your skin hosts a wide variety of bacteria and fungi (which is usually a good sign for resilience), but with a lower total number of microbes overall. This profile is often linked with sensitive or combination skin that experiences multiple issues. A key marker in your results is higher levels of Staphylococcus saccharolyticus — normally harmless, but in excess it may contribute to irritation.
Your Sensitivity Score
This section predicts how reactive or sensitive your skin is likely to be based on your microbiome makeup. Your results place you in the Low Sensitivity range (Grade B), meaning your skin generally tolerates most products and environments, with only occasional mild reactions under specific conditions.
Your Microbiome Age
This section compares the biological “age” of your skin microbiome to your actual chronological age. The calculation is based on the diversity and composition of your bacteria and fungi. It serves as a reference point to show whether your microbiome appears younger, older, or aligned with your real age (34).
Your face microbiome composition
This section breaks down which specific microbial groups (bacteria and fungi) make up your skin microbiome. It highlights the most dominant species present on your skin and explains their potential roles — whether they are beneficial, neutral, or sometimes disruptive.
Your Microbiome Numbers
This section provides the raw data on the number of microbes present on your skin, including total bacterial and fungal counts. It shows whether your microbial load is higher, lower, or average compared to the general population.
How The Skin Microbiome Impacts Your Skin
The skin microbiome — the community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living on your skin — plays a critical role in keeping your skin balanced and resilient.
When this ecosystem is healthy, it supports your skin barrier, regulates inflammation, and even helps defend against harmful pathogens. But when the microbiome is disrupted, it can trigger or worsen inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, acne, and eczema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A skin microbiome test analyzes the unique community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living on your skin. These microbes play a vital role in skin health, influencing conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, and sensitivity. By understanding your microbiome, you can make more informed choices about skincare products, routines, and lifestyle habits to better support your skin
Our test kit includes a sterile swab that you gently rub on specific areas of your skin. Once collected, you place the swab into the provided tube and return it using the prepaid mailer. The sample is then analyzed in a lab using advanced sequencing technology, and you’ll receive a detailed report with insights about your skin microbiome.
Yes. The test is non-invasive, painless, and completely safe for all skin types. Our laboratory uses scientifically validated DNA sequencing methods to ensure accurate results. The kit is for personal skin health insights only and not intended to diagnose medical conditions.
You’ll receive a personalized report that shows:
How balanced your skin microbiome is
Which microbes and fungi are over- or underrepresented compared to a healthy baseline
Potential links to common skin concerns (acne, rosacea, eczema, sensitivity)
Tailored recommendations for skincare and lifestyle adjustments