Homegrown UAE skincare brands formulated for the region's heat, humidity and air conditioning
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Sarah Maisey
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Summary
The article discusses the rise of homegrown UAE skincare brands that are specifically formulated for the region's unique climate conditions, including intense heat, humidity, and the drying effects of air conditioning. It highlights how international brands may not be suitable for these extreme conditions, and features local labels that understand Middle Eastern skin needs, focusing on intense hydration and climate-appropriate ingredients.
Key quotes
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Products made for other, less extreme conditions may not be best suited to the intense heat, humidity and drying effects of AC.
Sitting alongside big-name brands is an ever-growing number of labels launched, produced in and created especially for the UAE, Gulf and Levant.
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