Ramadan Skin Care - Hydrating Skincare Routine for Fasting
Fasting during Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, but let’s be real—your skin feels it too. Dehydration, dullness, and dryness can creep in when your water intake is limited, your sleep schedule is all over the place, and your diet shifts to include more fried foods, sweets, and caffeine. These changes can lead to excess oil production and a compromised skin barrier, making your skin more prone to irritation, breakouts, and moisture loss.
But, First What is Ramadan and How Does it Affect our Skin Care Hydration Levels?
Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting observed by millions worldwide, where no food or water is consumed from dawn to sunset. It sometimes disrupts sleep patterns, as many stay up late for night prayers (Taraweeh) and wake up around 5 AM for Suhoor and Fajr prayer. This leaves a small window for the recommended 7-hour beauty sleep, leading to increased skin fatigue, dark circles, and dehydration—making a well-planned skincare routine even more essential.
Some Tips to Avoid Inflammation and Damage to the Skin Barrier
- Eating water-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and yogurt at suhoor can also help keep your skin plump throughout the day.
- Focus on using hydrating mists, ceramide-based moisturisers, and lightweight, nourishing oils.
- And, of course, skip the harsh actives—fasting is already a detox, so give your skin a break from strong acids or exfoliants that can make it more sensitive.
So, the key to maintaining hydrated, glowing skin during Ramadan is to support and strengthen your skin barrier. Hydrating skincare routines focused on replenishing lost moisture, locking it in, and preventing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) can help keep your complexion plump and resilient throughout the month.
Let’s talk about the ultimate 4-step Ramadan skin care routine to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and glowing:
🕌 Step 1: Superfood Gentle Fragrance-Free Cleansing Oil 🥬
Because let’s be real, fried samosas are a Ramadan essential, but greasy skin? No thanks. This oil melts away sunscreen, makeup, and excess oil without stripping your skin, leaving it balanced and nourished. The foundation of a healthy skin barrier is maintaining its natural pH balance—something easily disrupted by fragrance, harsh SLS, and drying alcohols. You won’t find any of these in this cleansing oil, keeping your skin calm, nourished, and protected.
🕌 Step 2: Pink Ubtan Mask 🌺 (Mix with yogurt & Blue Elixir)
Time to tackle dullness and pigmentation with Ready Steady Glow Pink Ubtan. This unique, customisable formula is a must-have—not just for Ramadan! It’s multipurpose, adapts to all skin concerns, and delivers high-performance results powered by centuries-old plant wisdom. Mix it with yogurt for ultimate hydration and a few drops of Blue Elixir to supercharge the glow. Ramadan skin care can feel tricky, but this mix gently exfoliates, brightens, and keeps your skin plump without over-drying!
🕌 Step 3: Barrier Armour Ceramide Moisturiser 🛡️
Think of it as your skin’s hydration ‘suhoor.’ This moisturiser is formulated to lock in moisture, prevent TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss), and keep your skin soft and happy even on long fasts. Our skin is made up of 50% ceramides—its natural defense against dryness and damage. Replenishing them helps keep your barrier strong, hydrated, and resilient all year long.
🕌 Step 4: Blue Elixir Bio-Retinol Oil Serum 🫐
And finally, seal it all in with Blue Elixir Bio-Retinol—because synthetic retinol + fasting = skin crying for help 😭 This is a gentler, plant-based alternative that gives you all the glow without irritation, especially when your skin is already feeling dry. 💦 Featuring 1% Bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative, alongside calming blue tansy flower and upcycled blueberry extract—both serving as pro-retinol sources (Vitamin A)—to fortify the skin against accelerated aging.
And there you have it—hydrated, plump, Ramadan-proof skin in just 4 steps! Hydrating skincare routines aren’t just about applying products; they’re about protecting your skin barrier from the inside out. Stay hydrated, eat water-rich foods, and let your glow shine all Ramadan long.
Let us know if you have tried this hydrating skincare routine in the comments below.