Oily and breakout-prone skin
A gentle cleanser for oily skin, products with salicylic acid, niacinamide or zinc, and a light oil-free moisturiser.
Beauty and skincare
Your skin deserves a pharmacist's opinion
Skin and hair care from the best-known pharmacy brands, such as Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Bioderma and CeraVe, with advice that suits your skin type.
Categories
Shop by your skin's needs
What to look for in each category, with examples of well-known ranges. The pharmacist will help you choose what suits you.
Dry and sensitive skin
Creams with ceramides, glycerin and shea, and soap-free, fragrance-free cleansers that protect the skin barrier.
Sunscreen
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 for everyday use, in a texture that suits your skin: gel for oily, cream for dry, tinted to even out skin tone.
Hydration and glow
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serums, and thermal water sprays to soothe and hydrate skin through the day.
Dark spots and pigmentation
Tone-evening products with vitamin C, gentle acids or thiamidol, with daily sunscreen as an essential step.
Signs of ageing
Retinol in suitable strengths, peptides and night creams for wrinkles and firmness, introduced gradually.
Hair and scalp
Shampoos for dandruff and sensitive scalps, serums and ampoules to strengthen hair and reduce hair fall, and hair and nail supplements.
Body, hands and lips
Hand and body creams for dryness, lip balms, and body washes suitable for sensitive skin.
Baby skin
Nappy creams, gentle baby shampoos and washes, and moisturisers for dry baby skin.
Skincare
Your skin deserves a pharmacist's opinion
Instead of trying lots of products, tell the pharmacist your skin type and concern (breakouts, dryness, dark spots, sensitivity, hair loss) and they'll suggest a simple routine that suits you.
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A simple routine
Three steps are enough for most skin types
A cleanser that suits your skin type, a moisturiser, and sunscreen every morning. After that, the pharmacist tells you what to add for your skin concern, one step at a time, without stacking lots of active products at once.
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Mother and baby
Everything you need for your baby
The pharmacist helps you choose the right formula milk for your baby's age, care products for sensitive baby skin, and pregnancy and breastfeeding essentials.
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This or that?
Can't decide between two products?
Simple comparisons and quick reviews of well-known products, so you know what suits you before you ask.
Comparisons
Dry hands: glycerin, urea or petroleum jelly?
A comparison of the main types of hand cream, who each one suits, and quick reviews of well-known creams.
Comparisons
Face moisturiser: cream, lotion or gel?
How to choose a moisturiser texture for your skin type, with quick reviews of well-known moisturisers.
Comparisons
Sunscreen: mineral or chemical? SPF 30 or 50?
The difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens, what the SPF number means, and quick reviews of well-known sunscreens.
Comparisons
Face cleanser: gel, cream or micellar water?
How to choose a cleanser for your skin type, when micellar water is enough, and quick reviews of well-known cleansers.
Comparisons
Nappy rash: zinc cream or panthenol ointment?
The difference between zinc oxide cream and dexpanthenol ointment for nappy rash, when to use each, and when to see a doctor.
Brands
The best-known pharmacy skincare brands
Pharmacy brands people ask about most. Availability varies between branches, so ask first on WhatsApp or by phone.
Vichy
Vichy · FranceOne of the world's best-known pharmacy brands, built on mineral-rich Vichy volcanic water. Its best-known products include the Minéral 89 hyaluronic acid serum, the Normaderm range for oily skin, Liftactiv for signs of ageing, Capital Soleil sunscreen, and the Dercos range for hair and scalp.
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay · FranceKnown for products for sensitive skin, built on selenium-rich La Roche-Posay thermal spring water. Its best-known ranges are Effaclar for breakout-prone skin, Anthelios sunscreen, Cicaplast Baume B5 to soothe skin, and Lipikar for very dry skin.
Bioderma
Bioderma · FranceFamous for Sensibio H2O micellar water, which cleanses skin and removes make-up gently. It also has Sébium for oily skin, Atoderm for dry skin, Photoderm for sun protection, and Hydrabio for hydration.
CeraVe
CeraVe · United StatesDeveloped with dermatologists, and every product contains 3 essential ceramides that help maintain the skin barrier. Best known for its Hydrating Cleanser for normal to dry skin, Foaming Cleanser for oily skin, Moisturising Cream, and SA products with salicylic acid.
Eucerin
Eucerin · GermanyA German dermatological brand for more than a hundred years. Its best-known products are Hyaluron-Filler for wrinkles, DermoPure for breakout-prone skin, Anti-Pigment for dark spots, UreaRepair for very dry skin, and Eucerin Sun sunscreens.
Avène
Avène · FranceBuilt on soothing Avène thermal spring water and made for sensitive skin. Best known for its thermal water spray, Cicalfate+ cream to soothe irritated skin, Cleanance for oily skin, and Hydrance for hydration.
Uriage
Uriage · FranceBuilt on Uriage thermal water from the French Alps. Best known for Bariéderm Cica to soothe skin, Hyséac for oily skin, Xémose for very dry skin, and Bariésun sunscreens.
Cetaphil
Cetaphil · United StatesIts Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of the best-known gentle cleansers for sensitive skin, and it also has face and body moisturisers for everyday use.
- VichyVichy
- La Roche-PosayLa Roche-Posay
- BiodermaBioderma
- CeraVeCeraVe
- EucerinEucerin
- AvèneAvène
- UriageUriage
- CetaphilCetaphil
FAQ
Skincare questions
If your question isn't here, just call us.
How do I choose the right sunscreen?
Choose a broad-spectrum SPF 50. For oily skin, a light gel or fluid; for dry skin, a moisturising cream; for a more even tone, a tinted sunscreen. Apply it every day and reapply every two hours if you're in the sun.
What's the simplest routine for oily skin?
A cleanser for oily skin twice a day, a light oil-free moisturiser, and sunscreen in the morning. A product with salicylic acid or niacinamide can be added gradually. Ask the pharmacist before combining more than one active product.
I have sensitive skin. Where do I start?
Start with a gentle fragrance-free cleanser, a moisturiser with ceramides, and a sunscreen made for sensitive skin. Patch-test any new product on a small area first.
Are these brands available in every branch?
Availability varies between branches and over time. Send the product name on WhatsApp or call the branch, and the pharmacist will tell you what's in stock or suggest a similar product.
Can the pharmacist help with hair loss?
Yes. The pharmacist will ask about the type and duration of the hair loss and suggest a suitable shampoo, ampoules or supplement. If the hair loss is severe or sudden, they'll advise you to see a dermatologist.
Not sure what to choose?
Send the product name or tell us about your skin, and the pharmacist will recommend something.
Gessraha Pharmacy – Tanta, Mall El Safwa
Mall El Safwa - El Bahr Street, Awal Tanta, Gharbia 6623282
Gessraha Pharmacy – Kafr El-Zayat branch
Gamal Abdel Nasser Street, Kafr El-Zayat, Gharbia