How to choose skincare, hair care and makeup products safely in Iraq
Short answer
Before any new skin or hair product, test it on a small spot for a full day. Read the label: how to use it, the ingredients and the expiry date. Store products somewhere cool and away from the sun, because the Iraqi summer heat spoils creams and makeup. And expect realistic results: steady daily care matters more than any quick promise.
There are many skin, hair and makeup products, and choosing well starts with a few simple steps. This guide helps you choose safely, and ends with a comparison of all our skincare, hair care and personal care products at today’s prices.
1. Patch test first
- Before using any new cream, serum, hair colour or makeup, put a little behind your ear or on your inner arm.
- Wait 24 hours. If you see redness, itching or burning, do not use it.
- This step matters most for hair colours and strong products.
2. Read the label
- How to use: how many times a day, how many minutes to leave it on, and where to apply it.
- Where: face, body or hair. Do not put a body product on your face.
- Expiry and time after opening: most packs show an open jar sign with a number like 12M, meaning 12 months after opening.
- Warnings: keep away from the eyes, and do not use on broken skin.
3. Know the common ingredients
- Moisturisers like hyaluronic acid, glycerin and shea butter: keep skin soft and comfortable.
- Sunscreen with SPF: protects skin from the strong Iraqi sun. Apply it in the morning and again if you stay outside long.
- Oils like argan and coconut oil: make hair soft and shiny.
- If your skin is sensitive, choose products with fewer ingredients and no strong scent.
4. Storage in the Iraqi heat
- Summer heat changes the texture of creams and melts lipsticks and makeup.
- Keep products in a cool, dry place away from the sun.
- Do not leave makeup or perfume in the car.
- Close the pack well after each use, and use a clean spatula for creams in an open jar.
5. Hair and care devices
- Hair dryer, straightener and curler: start at the lowest heat and use a heat protection spray first.
- Cleansing brushes and face devices: use them gently on clean skin and do not stay long on one spot.
- Clean brushes and devices after each use.
6. Realistic expectations
- No product changes your skin or hair overnight.
- Products help with moisture, cleaning, softness and a nice look.
- Results come with regular use, enough sleep and drinking water.
- If you see miracle promises anywhere, do not believe them.
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Questions
How do I do a patch test?
Put a little behind your ear or on your inner arm and leave it for 24 hours. If you see redness, itching or burning, do not use it.
What should I read on the label?
How to use it, the ingredients, the time it lasts after opening and the expiry date. Also check if it is for the face, the body or the hair.
Where do I keep creams and makeup in summer?
In a cool, dry place at home, away from the sun, and never in the car. Heat changes the texture and smell of creams.
Can one product change my skin or hair in days?
Do not believe miracle promises. Products help with moisture, cleaning and a nice look, and results come with regular use.
Can I return a product if I do not like it?
Yes, you have a 30-day return guarantee from delivery, under the conditions on the returns policy page.
Is delivery free and how do I pay?
Delivery is free to every governorate of Iraq in 24 to 48 hours, you pay cash on delivery, and you have a 30-day return guarantee.