Dubai’s air-conditioning, desalinated water, and desert heat can trick even oily skin into dehydration. The right moisturizer repairs the barrier; the wrong one clogs pores or evaporates too fast.

1. Identify Your Skin Type

• Oily / Acne-Prone: Choose gel-based moisturizers with niacinamide + hyaluronic acid. Avoid heavy oils. 
• Dry / Mature: Opt for rich creams with ceramides + shea butter + squalane. 
• Combination: Light cream for cheeks, gel for T-zone. 
• Sensitive: Fragrance-free and pH-balanced with panthenol. 

2. Read Labels Like a Dermatologist

Look for:

• Humectants (draw water): glycerin, HA 
• Emollients (smooth texture): squalane, jojoba 
• Occlusives (seal hydration): dimethicone, petrolatum 

Avoid: alcohol, artificial fragrance, and essential oils if you’re reactive.

3. Match Your Climate and Routine

What works in Europe may suffocate your skin in Dubai.
Use light, fast-absorbing textures by day and richer night creams indoors. Always apply on damp skin within 60 seconds of cleansing to lock moisture.

4. Common Mistakes to Stop Making

• Over-exfoliating then slathering moisturizer. 
• Layering multiple actives that cancel each other. 
• Skipping moisturizer because skin feels oily (dehydrated skin overproduces oil!). 

5. Dr Lubna’s Daily Hydration Routine

Cleanse → Tone (optional) → Hydrating serum → Moisturizer → Sunscreen (AM)
Switch to peptide or retinol night cream (PM).

At NyleSkin, our dermatologists personalize medical-grade skincare suited to your climate, budget, and lifestyle.

When to Seek Professional Help

If your skin feels tight, red, or flaky despite good products, your barrier may be damaged. Schedule a skin analysis with our team.

Healthy skin isn’t about more products — it’s about the right ones.