And just like that, Ramadan is coming to an end. It’s not uncommon to feel exhausted by the demands of this intensive month. Regardless of the spiritual and health benefits, fasting takes its toll on you in more ways than one. And if you’re anything like me, you may feel like you are in serious need of some pampering before Eid festivities are upon us.
Here’s a list of the best beauty and wellness practices to have you looking and feeling your best from the inside out.
If your skin looks particularly tired this Ramadan, you are not alone. No matter how much you lather on thick creams, serums and face masks, when your body is dehydrated, it will show on your skin. We often think that drinking a few litres of water between iftar and suhoor will be enough to hydrate us, but our body needs more than just water. One of my favourite post-Ramadan rituals is an IV drip that focuses on hydration and gut health. According to Dr. Tal Friedman of RAKxa Integrative Wellness, IV infusions are excellent for cellular hydration and repair, helping replenish essential nutrients lost during fasting while enhancing energy levels and cognitive function.
At SKIN 111, a 500 ml IV drip is equivalent to 15 litres of drinking water. Their Healthy Gut Drip includes vitamin C for immunity and radiance, B12 for nerve health, Argine for muscle recovery, and NDA+ for anti-ageing.
Known for its regenerative properties, salmon DNA helps rejuvenate the skin and promotes collagen production, elasticity, cellular repair and overall skin revitalisation. More specifically, it’s the polynucleotides in salmon DNA that act as a biostimulant and support the skin in rejuvenating itself. It’s been hailed as a botox and filler replacement by Charli XCX, and is Kim Kardashian-approved.
If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated or have experienced brain fog during Ramadan, that could be your lymphatic system asking for extra attention….
