The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Acne, sun damage, and ageing can seriously take a toll on your skin. Luckily, facials are a great, non-invasive way to help reduce the appearance of fine lines or scarring and improve your skin’s elasticity and texture. So whether you’re looking for a total skin transformation or a quick treatment before a big event, a facial will help to bring out your inner glow. 

If you’re a newbie to the world of skincare, visiting a professional dermatologist or reputable beauty clinic is the best way to start and really understand what your skin needs. So we’ve found some of the best skin magicians that will give you visible results. Here is where to go in Cairo for facials that are totally worth splurging on. 

Zo Skin Centre

As one of the leading skin care clinics in Cairo, Zo Skin Centre offers a solution to nearly any skin concern you may have. Headed by the master dermatologist, Dr Zein Obagi, who is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, this clinic has facial services designed to target acne, ageing, dryness, and more. You can get an instant glow with their Hydrafacial treatment or opt for the ultimate cleanse and hydration boost with the Zo Skin Health Professional Treatment. Zo has also developed custom facial peels with game-changing products like retinol, and provides various facial rejuvenation services. Head to one of their branches in New Cairo, Zamalek, or 6th of October.  

Cutis “The Skin Clinic”

Founded by the renowned Dr Abdel-Rahim Abdallah, a pioneer of dermatology in the MENA region, Cutis specialises in all things skin. They have branches in Heliopolis, New Cairo, Mohandeseen, and Sheikh Zayed, where you can go and leave feeling confident in your own skin. They offer facial services like the Aquafacial, as well as skin peeling and resurfacing. This clinic also offers mesotherapy and phototherapy to tighten and rejuvenate skin while removing excess fat. 

Dao Derma 

Your journey towards healthy skin can start right here at Dao Derma in New Cairo. The name Dao comes from the Chinese philosophy of transformation regardless of obstacles, and you can embrace this philosophy with their range of services. Facial massages target pressure points on your face and neck to increase your face’s blood circulation, oxygenate your facial muscles, and stimulate collagen production. Their Deep Cleansing Facial exfoliates with enzymes, double extraction, masks and finishes with antibacterial light to kill germs and acne. They also offer lymphatic drainage, a Hydrafacial and GeneO+ 3-in-1 Super Facial to leave you looking radiant. 

Josy Beauty Salon 

Josy is a Belgian beautician with over 35 years of experience in her field, and she runs two European-style salons in Maadi and Katameya. With training and certification from an institute in The Netherlands, Josy’s has become a go-to spot for beauty care. Her facials target skin problems and are done using imported, high-quality products. She offers an Acnipur Blemish Facial, Hydrating + Glycolic Peel, Microneedling, and more.