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

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Pining for that summery Sahel golden glow? Well, you’re not alone; we can relate! While tanning is not high on our list of “how to take care of your skin”, we let tanning oils slide if appropriately used with enough sunscreen applied beforehand. So, if you’re looking to get the “hot girl summer” look, tanning oil is a must. Here are the best Egyptian tanning oils you need this summer

Urban Ducks’ Tantasy Protective Sun Tanning Milk (320 EGP/250 ml)

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It’s not technically an oil, but it still does the same job! Allowing you to finesse that sun-kissed glow, Urban Ducks’ Tantasy Protective Sun Tanning Milk gives you a natural-looking, streak-free tan. Infused with loved-by-skin oils and the famously soothing aloe vera, this tanning milk ensures your skin is treated well and hydrated.

Raw African’s Sun Kiss Deep Tanning Oil (235 EGP/200 ml)

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For a deep bronze look, this tanning oil is a must-have in your beach bag (for more beach bag essentials, click here). Serving as a great holiday glow in a bottle, Raw African’s Sun Kiss Deep Tanning Oil is one of our favourite items from Raw African; it honestly seems like this brand can hardly ever disappoint. Housing healthy, natural oils, including avocado and olive oil, this tanning oil is packed full of goodness. However, we would stray away from it if we had sensitive skin; it’s unfortunately scented.

Buend Beauty’s I Just Wanna Have Sun Tanning Oil (260 EGP/250 ml)

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Rich in vitamin E and carrot oil, Buend Beauty’s I Just Wanna Have Sun Tanning Oil gives you a healthy, dark tan. To the brand’s promise, this tanning oil does leave the skin moisturised and healthy, owing to its filled-with-oils formula. It also has SPF 15, but you cannot really call it a day with SPF using this tanning oil. As we’ve told you, you NEED to use sunscreen before applying your tanning oil, no matter how much SPF it sneaks into its formula.

Meraki’s Tanning Oil (305 EGP/100 ml)

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For a cocktail of skin-loving ingredients with a beautiful bronze look, Meraki’s Tanning Oilis your match. Honestly, almost all of Meraki’s products are perfect matches with almost everyone. Founded by a chemist with over two decades of experience, we can safely say that this tanning oil is not this brand’s first rodeo, which is always a relief.

Joviality’s Sun Kissed Natural Tanning Oil (470 EGP/120 ml)

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Similar to Meraki’s tanning oil but with SPF 15 welcomed into the formula, Joviality’s Sun Kissed Natural Tanning Oil boasts a dry touch feel and water-resistant formula, leaving your skin with a beautiful, long-lasting deep tan

Black Lotus’ Golden Tanning Oil (220 EGP/100 ml)

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Looking for a really buildable, natural glow? Look no further; Black Lotus’ Golden Tanning Oil is here to the rescue! Made up of just a mixture of oils, this tanning oil’s formula is pretty simple and is always loved by all skin types.

Eva’s Sun & Sea Shimmer Tanning Oil (300 EGP/200 ml)

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A staple in our collection since its launch, Eva’s Sun & Sea Shimmer Tanning Oil has to be one of the top tanning oils we’ve tried, especially with its gorgeous shimmering effect that truly seals the “hot girl summer” look—and it has SPF 15, so that’s always a little bonus.

Body Cravings’ Shimmering Tanning Oil (285 EGP/70 ml)

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Dedicated to providing high-quality self-care products and advocating for holistic well-being, Body Cravings’ love-induced products had to make it to this list. Available in three shades—bronze, red, and gold—their Shimmering Tanning Oil is not just perfect in the sun; it can also be applied before getting all dressed up for a wedding, engagement party, etc., for glowy, healthy-looking skin.