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7 international clean skincare brands that are available in the UAE   – Emirates Woman

7 international clean skincare brands that are available in the UAE   – Emirates Woman

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In the world of luxury beauty, clean skincare is no longer a trend, it’s a lifestyle. For today’s woman, a radiant complexion begins with conscious choices. Ethically sourced ingredients, sustainable packaging, and science-backed formulations that deliver real results are a must. Whether you’re targeting hyperpigmentation, fine lines, or simply seeking a glow that speaks volumes, the right skincare can transform your routine into a ritual.

Here, we’ve curated a selection of international niche clean skincare brands available in the UAE, each offering a unique blend of efficacy, sustainability, and luxury.

Cocokind

For those who believe clean beauty shouldn’t come at a premium, Cocokind delivers high-performance skincare with certified organic and natural ingredients. The brand is cruelty-free, gluten-free, and designed to cater to all skin types, proving that efficacy and affordability can coexist.

Forest Essentials

A pioneer in Luxurious Ayurveda, Forest Essentials seamlessly blends ancient Indian beauty rituals with contemporary elegance. Each product is crafted with time-honored ingredients like rose, saffron, and sandalwood, offering a sensorial experience that’s as indulgent as it is effective.

OSEA

Founded 25 years ago, OSEA harnesses the power of sustainably harvested seaweed—a nutrient-rich marine superfood—to create vegan, toxin-free skincare. The brand is Climate Neutral Certified, uses renewable energy, and packages its products in recyclable glass.

True Botanicals

True Botanicals sets the bar high with its MADE SAFE certified, wildcrafted, and organic formulations. Their potent anti-aging oils and serums are beloved by beauty editors and skincare enthusiasts alike for their ability to rejuvenate skin without compromise.

Origins

With a commitment to plant-based ingredients and eco-conscious practices, Origins crafts vegetarian (and some vegan) formulas that deliver visible results. The brand champions sustainability through renewable energy, carbon reduction, and tree-planting initiatives.

Aesop

A benchmark in ethical luxury, Aesop has long been revered for its minimalist yet highly effective skincare, body, and hair care. The brand is fully vegan, cruelty-free, and prioritizes recycled packaging, even offering refill stations at select locations.

Natureofthings

A modern wellness brand rooted in nature’s wisdom, Natureofthings crafts products that harmonize body, mind, and environment. Their formulations feature botanicals and minerals used in traditional remedies, offering a deeply restorative experience.

For the Emirates Woman who values luxury with integrity, these niche clean skincare brands prove that high-performance and sustainability go hand in hand. Whether you’re indulging in Forest Essentials’ Ayurvedic opulence or embracing OSEA’s marine-powered elixirs, each brand offers a unique approach to radiant, conscious beauty.

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Puffy eyes, dry skin on long flights? 7 skincare essentials for UAE travellers in 2026

Puffy eyes, dry skin on long flights? 7 skincare essentials for UAE travellers in 2026

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1) Best Hydrating Facial Cleanser

2) Best Serum: Vichy Mineral

3) Best Moisturiser: Dr.Jart+ Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Face Moisturizer

4) Best Sunscreen: Eucerin Face Sunscreen Oil

5) Best Hydrating Face Mist

6) Best Lip Balm: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Levres Moisturiser

7) Best Eye Cream: TOSOWOONG PDRN Pink Peptide Eye

Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories—from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features.

A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.

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Long flights from the UAE? 7 skincare essentials for holiday travel, 2025

Long flights from the UAE? 7 skincare essentials for holiday travel, 2025

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Flying out of the UAE for the Christmas holidays? Before you board that long-haul flight armed with your neck pillow and Netflix downloads, let’s talk skincare. Nothing sabotages your holiday glow faster than recycled cabin air, humidity and eight hours of pretending you can sleep upright. So, even if you’re jetting to snowy Europe or chasing warmer skies, your skin deserves first-class treatment. From hydrating serums to mid-flight refreshers, these are the 7 skincare essentials that will keep you looking dewy, rested and absolutely unbothered when you touch down. Consider this your inflight beauty survival kit for 2025.

So, be prepared with these skincare essentials, and get them delivered to you as early as tomorrow with a Prime membership.

1) Best Facial Mist: Avene Thermal Spring Water

When the cabin air starts stealing every drop of moisture from your skin, this is the mist you want on standby. The 1.6 oz travel-friendly bottle slips easily into your carry-on, ready to revive your face with a wave of hydration at 30,000 feet.

Made with pure thermal spring water from France’s Cévennes Mountains, it’s naturally packed with calming minerals. If your skin turns red, itchy, or Sahara-dry mid-flight, this soothing spritz brings instant relief — especially for sensitive, easily irritated skin.

2) Best Lotion: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Lotion

No doubt, traveling can take a toll on your skin, especially your body—which often gets overlooked in your flight skincare routine. Enter the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Lotion Ultralight, which helps keeping your skin hydrated, smooth, and fresh even after hours in dry cabin air.

Formulated with skin-quenching glycerine and hyaluronic acid, this cream draws in moisture and seals it in, ideal for fighting off tight, flaky skin during and after travel. Its gel texture absorbs instantly, so you won’t feel greasy in your seat or during a layover.

3) Best Lip Balm: WishCare Ceramide Lip Balm

Say hello to WishCare Ceramide Lip Balm with SPF 50 PA+++, your must-have inflight lip saviour. This compact 5 g tube fits perfectly in your carry-on, ready to protect and pamper lips through dry cabin air and holiday sunshine. Rich ceramides lock in moisture, preventing the flakiness and cracking that long flights love to bring. Meanwhile, Kojic Acid and Niacinamide help fade dark pigmentation and even out tone, so your lips look fresh when you land. With high-strength SPF 50 PA+++, it shields against UVA/UVB rays — essential even at altitude. Hydrating, protective and perfect for jetsetters on the go.

4) Best for Dry Skin: Galderma Cetaphil Dry Skin Combo

The Galderma Cetaphil Dry Skin Combo is a solid companion for flights. The Gentle Skin Cleanser sweeps away impurities without stealing moisture, while the hydrating cream pampers dry hands, elbows, or any tight spots at 30,000 feet. Finish with the lightweight SPF cream for broad-spectrum sun protection—perfect for landing in sunny destinations or walking through glass-walled airports. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and travel-ready, this trio keeps your skin calm, soft, and fully protected, ensuring you touch down looking fresh no matter how long the flight.

5) Best Hydrating Serum: Cerave Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid

If your skin rebelled every time cabin air turned dry and tight, the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is what you need. Lightweight yet powerful, this serum delivers a deep drink of moisture exactly where your skin needs it most. Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds water like a magnet, while a trio of essential ceramides helps reinforce your skin’s protective barrier — critical when you’re battling recycled air at 30,000 feet. Non‑comedogenic, fragrance‑free and gentle enough for sensitive skin, it layers beautifully under moisturiser or SPF. Quick to absorb and easy to pack, it’s a must‑have for hydrated, plump skin from takeoff to touchdown.

6) Best Eye Cream: La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Eye Cream

If your eyes are the first to announce a long flight with puffiness, dark circles or tiredness, the La Roche‑Posay Pigmentclar Eye Cream deserves a spot in your carry‑on. This lightweight formula targets darkness and uneven tone around the eyes — perfect for combatting the effects of dry cabin air and jet lag. Caffeine helps refresh puffed‑up under‑eyes, while L‑Dopa and light‑reflecting pigments brighten and improve overall radiance. Infused with soothing thermal spring water, it’s gentle on sensitive skin and glides on easily under makeup or alone. Apply before takeoff and again on landing for eyes that look rested, not worn‑out.

7) Bioderma Photoderm sunscreen

Whether you’re sitting by a plane window or landing in full sun, Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ is the perfect sunscreen to have on hand. This lightweight, dry-touch formula offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without leaving a greasy or heavy feel—ideal for travel. The golden tint provides a subtle, natural-looking glow, evening out your skin tone while keeping it protected. Designed for all skin types, it’s non-comedogenic, water-resistant, and absorbs fast—so you can apply it easily during or after your flight without disrupting your skincare or makeup. At 40 ml, it’s perfectly sized for your carry-on, making it a travel skincare essential, especially for sunny destinations or UV exposure through airplane windows.

Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories—from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features.

A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.

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New Global Wellness Institute Report Shows UAE Wellness Economy Now Worth $40.8 Billion

New Global Wellness Institute Report Shows UAE Wellness Economy Now Worth $40.8 Billion

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In partnership with Aldar, the report shows the UAE wellness economy grew 14.3% between 2019 and 2024?the fastest growth in the Middle East

MIAMI, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research organization for the global wellness industry, today released a new report on the wellness economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?revealing it is the fastest-growing in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region and is now valued at $40.8 billion.

The 2025 report is available on GWI’s Geography of Wellness platform thanks to a new partnership with leading real estate developer Aldar, and shows the UAE ranks #1 in the region in several wellness sectors, including Wellness Real Estate ($1.4 billion in 2024), Personal Care & Beauty ($14.8 billion in 2024) and Spa Revenue ($2.9 billion in 2024), and is growing fastest among all MENA countries in the sectors of Public Health, Prevention & Personalized Medicine; Physical Activity; and Workplace Wellness.

“The UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 aims to position the country as a global leader in quality of life, so it’s not surprising that its wellness economy is the fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa,” said Susie Ellis, GWI chair and CEO. “Blending innovation with heritage, the UAE is redefining itself as a wellness destination for visitors and residents alike. We’re especially grateful to Aldar?who are creating some of the most innovative wellness real estate projects in the world?for partnering with us to bring these country-specific insights to light.”

In recent years, the UAE’s wellness real estate sector has surged, growing an impressive 22.8% from 2019 to 2024. And with new properties like SHA Emirates and Aldar’s Fahid Island?Abu Dhabi’s first coastal wellness destination?on the horizon, the wellness real estate market is poised to grow even further.

The UAE’s wellness tourism sector has also grown at an impressive 23.5% CAGR and is now worth $11.3 billion. This has been fueled in part by the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which emphasizes medical and wellness tourism as a growth area and aims to diversify tourism offerings, expand wellness travel and position wellbeing as both a lifestyle priority and a driver of economic growth and global competitiveness.

Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, said: “The UAE is leading a global transformation in how communities are designed to actively shape better, healthier lives. When wellness is intentionally embedded from the earliest planning stages, through walkable layouts, community-focused designs, and amenities that promote social connection, it creates environments where healthy choices become intuitive. Our collaboration with the Global Wellness Institute is an important part of this ambition as it enables us to inform our design process with data and insights that will help to make wellbeing an everyday standard.”

LIVING WELL IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The UAE is carving out a distinctive identity as a world-class wellness destination?a place where tradition meets innovation and luxury blends with authenticity. The country’s deep wellness heritage draws from ancient healing practices and Bedouin wisdom, from herbal remedies and hammam rituals to a traditional diet rich in antioxidant ingredients and fresh catch from the sea.

Today, visitors and residents alike can enjoy modern skincare and aromatherapy treatments infused with traditional botanicals like frankincense and myrrh. An extensive array of urban wellness retreats, spas, fitness centers and health food offerings in the UAE are augmented by options to use biometric skin analysis, biofeedback systems and AI diagnostics to deliver personalized treatments, fitness plans, stress management programs and nutrition guidance.

The UAE is heavily investing in AI-driven healthcare to improve efficiency, accessibility and quality of care. Mindful of its delicate ecosystem, the Emirates has set out an ambitious plan to reduce its ecological footprint through renewable energy, water conservation and carbon reduction. Wellbeing has been a national priority in the UAE since 2019, when the government launched its National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, with the objective of enhancing the quality of life, building up capabilities and promoting the culture of wellbeing across the nation.

KEY WELLNESS EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Emirates’ varied geography?from vast desert expanses to rugged mountains and tranquil coastlines?offers a serene backdrop for mental rejuvenation, cultural immersion and outdoor adventures such as falconry, camel trekking, horseback riding and desert meditation.

Guests who want to leverage technology for wellness can access advanced platforms to track sleep cycles, heart rate variability and stress markers to generate personalized wellness plans. Eco-friendly spas and resorts in the UAE are adopting solar-powered facilities, organic skincare products and zero-waste wellness programs. As the UAE continues to evolve its wellness landscape, it remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering transformative experiences where visitors can unwind in tranquil deserts, reconnect with nature in serene oases and embrace futuristic wellness solutions that empower mind, body and spirit.

To learn more about the UAE’s wellness economy, visit its dedicated Geography of Wellness page on the GWI website.

About the Global Wellness Institute
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry and is known for introducing major industry initiatives and regional events that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by educating public institutions, businesses and individuals on how they can work to prevent disease, reduce stress and enhance overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.

About Aldar
Aldar is the leading real estate developer, manager, and investor in Abu Dhabi, with a growing presence across the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. The company has two core business segments, Aldar Development and Aldar Investment.
Aldar Development is a master developer of a 62 million sqm strategic landbank, creating integrated and thriving communities across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah’s most desirable destinations. The delivery of Aldar’s developments is managed by Aldar Projects, which is also a key partner of the Abu Dhabi government in delivering housing and infrastructure projects across the UAE’s capital. Internationally, Aldar Development wholly owns UK real estate developer London Square, as well as a majority stake in leading Egyptian real estate development company, SODIC. Aldar Investment houses a core asset management business comprising a portfolio of more than AED 47 billion worth of investment grade and income-generating real estate assets diversified across retail, residential, commercial, logistics, and hospitality segments. It manages four core platforms: Aldar Investment Properties, Aldar Hospitality, Aldar Education, and Aldar Estates. For more information on Aldar please visit www.aldar.com.

SOURCE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE

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