Moisturizers

Look for these proven moisturising ingredients: Hyaluronic acid (draws moisture into skin from the environment), Glycerin (humectant, keeps skin hydrated), Ceramides (repair and strengthen the skin barrier — critical for dry or sensitive skin), Niacinamide (reduces pores and evens skin tone while hydrating), and Shea butter or squalane (seal in moisture and nourish dry skin). Products combining multiple types provide the most complete, long-lasting hydration.

A daytime moisturiser should be lightweight, non-greasy, and ideally contain SPF — as the skin's primary daytime need is UV protection and oil control. A night cream can be richer and contain more active ingredients (retinol, peptides, AHAs) as the skin repairs itself during sleep without UV exposure to worry about. While not strictly necessary, using targeted day and night moisturisers optimises your skin care results.

Persistent dryness despite daily moisturising often indicates that your cleanser is too harsh (stripping the skin barrier), that you're applying moisturiser to dry rather than damp skin (reduce the humectant effect), that your moisturiser lacks occlusives to seal in moisture, or that Cairo's hard water is disrupting your skin barrier. Try applying moisturiser to slightly damp skin after cleansing, switching to a cream formula with ceramides, and using a gentle sulfate-free cleanser.

Body moisturisers are typically formulated for the thicker, more robust skin of the body and may contain heavier ingredients that can clog facial pores or cause breakouts on the face. While an occasional application in an emergency is unlikely to cause harm, regular use of body moisturiser on the face is not recommended. Use products specifically formulated for facial skin on your face for the best results without risking congestion or reactions.

Jumia Egypt stocks moisturisers from CeraVe, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Nivea, Olay, Garnier, Vaseline, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay, Eucerin, Himalaya, Dove, Jergens, and many more. Face moisturisers, body lotions, body butters, hand creams, and SPF moisturisers are all available at a wide range of price points with fast delivery across all Egypt.