Sponsored Post: Middle Eastern Skincare Ingredients Taking Over American Beauty Routines

posted on: Feb 4, 2025

The raw beauty of Middle Eastern women has always been famous — along with their many traditional, natural beauty rituals. This is no accident since the Middle East has a long tradition of using natural ingredients in beauty routines. While the modern makeup industry offers countless ways to elevate your looks with various products, they may not always be good for you. Overusing makeup can lead to clogged pores, especially on your face. Too much makeup can cause dry skin, eczema, and other issues in the long run. With that in mind, let’s look at how and why Middle Eastern skincare ingredients can help you maintain your great looks.

Balancing Expectations

Before we delve deeper into specific natural ingredients used in the Middle East, it’s important to note one thing — you should manage your expectations when it comes to natural remedies. Some issues can’t be magically waved away with these ingredients — though the same applies to artificial makeup products. 

For instance, hyperpigmentation caused by acne scars and sun exposure is something women commonly try to cover up with makeup. Among Middle Eastern skincare ingredients, the ones useful for darkened skin are licorice root extract, rosewater, and black seed oil. 

However, these remedies are not an instant solution, and they may not always work as intended. Persistent hyperpigmentation may require professional care, which is why clinics in the Middle East provide effective hyperpigmentation solutions that combine traditional skincare practices with modern treatment technologies. 

Top Middle Eastern Skincare Ingredients

While natural skincare remedies may not provide instant, they’re almost definitely healthier for your skin in the long run and provide a timeless elegance to your look. Let’s examine some of the most famous Middle Eastern skincare ingredients Americans are becoming obsessed with. 

Rosewater

Despite the fancy name, rosewater is one of the simplest remedies on our list. You get it by simmering rose petals in warm (but not boiling) water. 

Rosewater is one of the oldest skincare ingredients from the Middle East. Anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests plenty of health benefits of rosewater. According to an extensive literature survey, various studies point to rose oils’ anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. 

Modern Uses of Rosewater

Thanks to its spreading global popularity, Americans have been increasingly using them to deal with various skin conditions. This includes:

• Clogged pores
• Dirt and oil removal 
• Dermatitis 
• Eczema
• Dry and reddened skin
• Acne

Ultimately, rosewater may be beneficial for the routine process of skin regeneration because it could improve skin cell strength and help you reduce wrinkling and heal scars. 

Figs

Yep, figs can improve your skincare routine. However, it should be noted that they’re more popular for their general health benefits than their skincare properties — even in the Middle East. 

Still, skincare gurus say that applying figs to your skin can help you:

• Reduce hyperpigmentation,
• Dry and cure warts and boils, 
• Moisturize your skin in general, 
• Reduce swelling and acne, 
• Slow down the development of wrinkles. 

Note that figs also contain plenty of magnesium and vitamin C, as well as a host of other useful nutrients. As a result, it’s one of the most common Middle Eastern skincare ingredients for hair treatments. 

Camel Milk 

While figs may have been a staple of your diet even before you knew about their skincare benefits — the same is probably not true when it comes to camel milk. 

Camel milk contains various healthy acids and nutrients that hydrate your skin and potentially slow aging. Its moisturizing effects are elevated by the presence of vitamins B and C, as well as lanolin. 

The result is a potent mixture that can improve your collagen production — keeping skin, tight and smooth for a long time. It’s also one of the best Middle Eastern skincare ingredients for acne-prone individuals because it reduces inflammation. 

Wrapping Up

Most Middle Eastern skincare ingredients can be found in modern beauty products as well. However, in such mixtures, all kinds of artificial ingredients are added to them — sometimes clogging your pores and reducing the effectiveness of the natural remedy.

With that in mind, consider using the natural ingredients we’ve examined here in their original form!

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