Beauty

A Ramadan Guide to Healthy Skin and Hair

BYLeila Khatib

February 26, 2026

Ramadan has a way of rewriting your body’s entire schedule. Our sleeping habits shifts later, water intake compresses into a few short hours, and suddenly our skin starts behaving like it belongs to someone else. Glow gives way to tightness, sensitivity creeps in, and hair that once felt soft can turn brittle almost overnight. And in a region where air-conditioning runs non-stop, dehydration tends to show up fast and unapologetically.

According to Dr. Taniyaa Bakhshi, doctor, entrepreneur, and third-generation homeopathy practitioner, this isn’t the time to escalate your routine but to steady it. “Ramadan skincare is not about intensity,” she says. “It’s about stability.” Her advice is deceptively simple: prioritize hydration after sunset, avoid overloading the skin with harsh actives, and keep your routine minimal and consistent.

When internal hydration fluctuates for long stretches, the skin barrier becomes more fragile, meaning harsh actives and over-exfoliation can do more harm than good. Instead, the focus shifts to preservation: gentle cleansing, layers that actually hold onto moisture, richer nighttime repair, and formulas that soothe rather than stimulate. Hair follows the same logic. Think: less stripping, more conditioning, and fewer stressors overall.

Below, a lineup of products designed to keep skin calm, hydrated, and resilient this holy month.

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

A calming mist can act as a mid-routine reset when skin feels irritated or flushed. Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray is powered by hypochlorous acid, a molecule naturally produced by the body to fight bacteria. This helps soothe visible irritation while supporting a healthy skin barrier, without burning or stinging. It’s pH-balanced, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and designed to be gentle enough for sensitive skin. Think of it as a reset button between cleansing and moisturizing.

AED 110
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REFY Cooling Eye Balm

This formula delivers lightweight hydration with an instant cooling effect, making it ideal after shorter sleep cycles and long evenings.

AED 110
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Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose Body Cream

Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose Body Cream is the newest sensorial evolution of the brand’s award-winning Body Cream. Infused with delicate notes of geranium and rose, it transforms body care into what the brand describes as “a moment of renewal and relaxation.” Clinically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks, the deeply nourishing formula delivers lasting hydration for firmer, smoother skin from the décolleté down.

AED 701
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Harklinikken Hair Mask

This formula restores hydration without heaviness, helping strengthen strands that feel depleted.

AED 220
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Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase

The Bluebelle collection from Slip introduces pure silk pillowcases and contour sleep masks designed to elevate everyday rituals. Silk reduces friction while you sleep, helping minimize breakage and moisture loss.

AED 575
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Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer

The cult product has launched exclusively at Sephora Middle East. Its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling hydrated and refreshed , delivering skincare-forward ingredients in a fine, sensorial micro-mist.

AED 50
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