Facial for Skin Type and Skin Goals Start with how your skin feels

How to read your skin in the UAE climate

The easiest test is to wash your face with a mild cleanser, apply nothing, and wait about an hour indoors. Tightness or flaking means dry skin. Shine across the forehead, nose and chin means oily or combination skin. Redness or stinging means your skin is sensitive, at least right now.

In the UAE that reading can change with your day. Long hours in office AC dry the skin out, while a walk to the car in July humidity makes it feel oily. If you get both, you likely have combination skin that needs moisture and a regular deep clean.

Matching a facial for skin type to the menu

Once you know your skin, the choice gets much simpler. Each guide below goes deeper, but this is the short version:

• Dry or dehydrated: Casmara at AED 230, Gold at AED 230 or Dr. Renaud at AED 315. See the dry skin guide.
• Oily or congested: Cleansing at AED 190, Diamond at AED 230 or Organic at AED 210. See facials for oily skin.
• Sensitive or reactive: Organic, Dr. Renaud or a Casmara Express Mask at AED 99. See the sensitive skin guide.
• Dull or tired: Gold or Diamond for a brighter, fresher look.
• Uneven-looking tone: the Whitening Facial at AED 260 for a more even-looking complexion.
• Mature skin: the Anti-Aging Facial at AED 260 or Dr. Renaud for a firmer, fresher look.
• Bride-to-be: Gold, Diamond or Casmara, or the Deluxe Package at AED 265.

Skin conditions to mention before you start

Some skin needs a gentler plan. Tell the facialist about acne, rosacea, eczema, any active infection, sunburn, pregnancy, recent peels, laser or injectables, or medication such as isotretinoin. Where relevant, ask your doctor before booking.

Facials are cosmetic care. They help skin look and feel better, but they do not replace medical advice, and the facialist may suggest a softer facial or a later date if your skin is irritated.

Your skin type can shift with the seasons

Many clients find their skin oilier from June to September and drier once the cooler months and wedding season arrive. Ramadan can change things too, as late nights and less water during the day often leave skin looking dull.

So it is worth choosing again each time rather than booking the same facial forever. Our guide on which facial is right for me helps, or compare every option on the facial treatments page.