Ramadan invites a gentler rhythm to daily life — slower mornings, quieter afternoons, and reflective evenings. But while the spirit feels nourished, the skin often tells a different story. Long fasting hours, dehydration, altered sleep cycles and late nights can leave complexions tight, fatigued and unexpectedly sensitive.
The key isn’t doing more. It’s doing smarter.
Think of your skincare during Ramadan not as a routine, but as a ritual — one that supports the skin barrier, preserves hydration and prioritises repair. With thoughtful layering and the right textures, your complexion can remain calm, luminous and comfortable from Sahur through Iftar, and radiant in time for Raya.
Morning Reset
Your pre-dawn routine should focus on hydration and barrier protection, not heavy treatment. During fasting, skin loses water faster than oil, which is why tightness and dullness often appear by midday.
Begin with a non-stripping cleanse:
Neal’s Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Facial Wash
Calms and hydrates while cleansing; ideal for sensitive or dehydrated fasting skin
THREE Balancing Cleansing Oil
Dissolves impurities without stripping natural oils; keeps skin supple
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
Minimalist, barrier-friendly cleanser that prevents tightness after washing
Follow with a hydrating essence to soften and rebalance:
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Boosts clarity and smoothness; instantly softens tired skin
ALBION Skin Conditioner
Soothes irritation and balances texture, especially useful for fasting sensitivity
Innisfree Green Tea Ceramide Milk
Lightweight hydration that reinforces the moisture barrier
Strengthen the skin barrier with a serum:
Eucerin Booster Serum
Improves uneven tone and helps reduce fasting-related dullness.
Shiseido ULTIMUNE Power Infusing Serum
Strengthens skin defence and resilience against environmental stress
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
Revives radiance and prepares skin to absorb moisture better
Seal hydration using a lightweight moisturiser:
Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer
Deep hydration with plumping effect to prevent dehydration lines.
Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Cream
Repairs stressed skin and restores comfort.
Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream
Lightweight gel hydration ideal for humid weather and fasting dryness.
And finally — sunscreen (non-negotiable):
Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Gel
Hydrating UV protection that prevents tightness during the day.
Sunplay Skin Aqua Physical Sunscreen
Gentle mineral protection suitable for sensitive skin.
KraveBeauty Beet The Sun SPF
Hydrating antioxidant sunscreen that strengthens and protects skin barrier.
Bazaar Tip: During Ramadan, prioritise protection over correction. Your skin needs preservation, not aggressive actives.
Daytime Hydration
You may not be drinking water, but your skin still can.
Throughout the day, facial mists and light essences prevent trans-epidermal water loss and revive fatigue without disturbing fasting:
Fresh Rose Pore-Minimizing Hydration Mist
Refreshes and softens skin instantly.
L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Triphase Essence
Boosts resilience and reduces fatigue look.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Revives makeup and adds glow throughout fasting hours.
A gentle spritz keeps makeup fresh and prevents the dull, “afternoon fasting” complexion.
Evening Revival
Night is when real skin recovery begins. After cleansing away sunscreen and pollutants, your focus should shift to repair, regeneration and nourishment.
Double cleanse:
Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Removes sunscreen and pollutants thoroughly without dryness
Sephora Collection Glow Brightening Cleansing Powder
Gentle exfoliating cleanse to prevent clogged pores
Treat:
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Improves smoothness and overnight recovery
Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Serum
Targets redness and fine lines while strengthening skin quality
Moisturise and soothe:
Nu Skin Transforming Gel Cream
Lightweight overnight hydration and renewal
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream
Repairs compromised skin barrier and reduces flaking
Weekly boost:
111SKIN Face Mask
Plumps and deeply nourishes dehydrated fasting skin
Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask
Rapid fatigue recovery treatment that leaves skin visibly fresh, youthful and energised
Ramadan is a month of mindfulness — and skincare should mirror that intention. Gentle cleansing, consistent hydration and nightly repair allow the complexion to remain balanced despite changes in sleep and diet.
Refine your fasting skincare routine and discover more curated beauty essentials at Pamper.My before Raya.
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