Under 6 months, shade and clothing first; from 6 months, a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher reapplied every 2 hours. 9 kids’ sunscreens in Egypt from EGP 150 to EGP 1,079.
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400 mcg folic acid from before pregnancy to week 12, 10 mcg vitamin D, and iron only on medical advice after blood tests. 10 pregnancy and breastfeeding supplements in Egypt from EGP 165 to EGP 900.
The cheapest gram of protein in Egypt right now is Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Isolate 2.25 kg at EGP 1.75 per gram, then Care Tech Isolate at EGP 1.83. 13 whey proteins compared, from EGP 1.75 to EGP 3.86 per gram.
The best eye cream depends on your type of dark circle: brown, bluish with puffiness, or fine lines. 11 eye creams and serums available in Egypt from EGP 270 to EGP 1,755, and how to choose.
Eva Skin Clinic is an Egyptian skincare line from EGP 90 to EGP 230: a cleanser and spot care for acne, hyaluronic for dryness, vitamin C and White Pearl for dullness, and vitamin A for ageing. 12 products plus a morning and night routine.
The best-value multivitamin per day is Centrum Adults (EGP 7.1 a day); imported options include NOW and Alive, and Puritan’s Pride offers Prenatal and Hair, Skin & Nails. 9 products compared by cost per day, and how to choose.
No, collagen itself does not make you gain weight; a serving is low in calories (for example 38 kcal per 15 g). Sugar and extras are what can add weight. Plus 6 low-calorie collagen supplements at Beseha from EGP 270.
If you sweat a lot, choose an aluminium antiperspirant; if odour is the only issue, a deodorant is enough. 10 picks available at Beseha from EGP 115 to EGP 280, with the difference and how to apply them properly.
Vitamin B12 deficiency signs include tiredness, numbness, a sore red tongue and memory problems, confirmed by a blood test. If your doctor suggests tablets, compare 8 B12 and B complex supplements in Egypt from EGP 100 to EGP 1,350.
Glycinate, citrate or malate? A guide to the types of magnesium and which suits each goal, with 8 supplements available in Egypt from EGP 250, the daily safe limit (under 350 mg from supplements) and who should ask a doctor first.