Is it just us or did Dubai suddenly become scorching hot in time for Ramadan? 🥵We know we’re not the only ones who have seen Instastories, TikToks, and Snaps of people in the region complaining that it’s wayyy too soon to be feeling this toasty.
Not only is our skin adjusting to the new heatwave but we also *have * to make sure we keep our skin hydrated during Ramadan.
We spoke to Dr. Hala Al Jaber, the Specialist Dermatologist at Medcare Medical Centre Jumeirah about how to best care for our complexions over the next month.
“This Holy Month of Ramadan remember to take care of your skin. Your skin will be dehydrated due to fasting, Try to apply moisturiser to your face and body in the morning and evening, after showering for best absorption into the skin. And don’t forget your lips which should also be moisturised several times a day to avoid cracking. Moisturisers can help retain long-lasting moisture in the skin to leave it looking and feeling healthy and beautiful.”
In true Cosmo ME style, we’ve rounded up the best products for your skincare wardrobe. Trust us when we say, we’ll be using them to keep our skin hydrated during Ramadan too.
Aurelia London Miracle Cleanser
This is a morning and evening must-have.
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Price: Aurelia London’s Miracle Cleanser (starting at Dhs110, beautysolutions-me.com)
Benefits: Removes all makeup (including eye products)
Selfie Tip: This cleanser doubles as a mask. Use for 10 minutes to rehydrate parched skin.
MZ Skin Brightening and Hydrating Eye Ampoules
Healthy-looking under eyes are *a lot* closer than you know.
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Price: MZ Skin Brightening and Hydrating Eye Ampoules (Dhs1225, bloomingdales.ae)
Benefits: The 10 serum-filled ampoules are loaded with collagen-boosting peptides, antioxidants, and hydrating ingredients to lift and brighten your undereye area.
Selfie Tip: Use both morning and night for quicker results.
Apivita Queen Bee Eye Cream
Within a couple of weeks of applying a touch of the Queen Bee eye cream to our undereye area, we noticed it looks healthier, plumper, and so much brighter.
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Price: Apitvita Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Eye Cream (Dhs294, binsina.ae)
Benefits: This eye cream contains victus extract and hyaluronic acid to enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of the skin.
Selfie Tip: Apply the cream with your ring finger. This offers the least amount of pressure on your delicate undereye skin.
The Face Shop Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Rejuvenating Radiance Cream Set
Looking for the perfect beauty set to gift your bestie’s skin this Holy Month? It’s right here. This is it, bb.
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Price: The Face Shop Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Rejuvenating Radiance Cream Set (Dhs530, thefaceshopuae.com)
Benefits: The set includes Yehwadam’s skin-drenching emulsion, serum, toner, and cream formulated with traditional Korean herbs to moisturise, brighten, and revitalise skin
Selfie Tip: Skin should be damp when products are applied to ensure maximum hydration.
Kiehl’s Buttermask for Lips
Price: Kiehl’s Buttermask For Lips (Dhs112, kiehls.ae)
Benefits: It’s packed with ultra-hydrating lip ingredients including wild mango butter and coconut oil to smooth and soften your pout while you sleep.
Selfie Tip: Use it during the day too for ultra-nourished lips.