Buying Guides
The Al-Dawaa Al-Nafees Pharmacy team in Ar Rass put these guides together to help you choose the right product before you buy. They use plain language and general information from trusted health sources and manufacturer data. Each guide explains what to look for, how to use the product correctly and common mistakes, with links to products we stock. These guides do not replace advice from a pharmacist or doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Skin Care
- Guide to Choosing Sunscreen for Your Skin — How to choose sunscreen for oily, dry or sensitive skin: what SPF means, mineral and chemical filters, how to apply it correctly and common mistakes.
- Guide to Moisturising Dry and Sensitive Skin — A practical guide to moisturising dry and sensitive skin: ceramides, urea, cream vs lotion vs ointment, and a simple daily routine with products we stock.
- Guide to Caring for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin — A simple routine for oily, blemish-prone skin: cleanser, serum, light moisturiser and sunscreen, plus key ingredients and mistakes that worsen breakouts.
- Guide to Even Skin Tone and Dark-Spot Products — Vitamin C, arbutin, retinol and exfoliating acids for an even skin tone: how to use them safely with sunscreen and avoid lightening creams of unknown origin.
- Guide to Lip Care and Choosing a Suitable Moisturiser — Dermatologist tips for dry, cracked lips, when to choose a lip balm with sun protection, ingredients that can irritate lips, and options for children and men.
Hair Care
- Guide to Home Hair Colour and Choosing a Suitable Shade — What hair dye shade numbers mean and how to pick a shade close to your colour, with an allergy test before every dye and tips for dyeing a beard safely at home.
- Guide to Choosing Shampoo and Conditioner by Hair Type — How to choose shampoo and conditioner for dry, oily, coloured or thinning hair or dandruff, how to wash correctly and how often, with selected products.
- Guide to Hair Masks, Oils and How to Use Them — Hair masks, natural oils, hot oil treatments and serums compared: when and how to use each, common mistakes and selected products from our pharmacy.
- Guide to Home Hair Removal With Cream, Wax and Razors — Hair removal creams, wax and razors compared, with a patch test, correct shaving steps and tips for sensitive skin, plus options available at our pharmacy.
Personal and Feminine Care
- Guide to Choosing Deodorant and Antiperspirant — Deodorant or antiperspirant? How to choose for sensitive skin, aluminium-free and brightening options, and the right way to apply it at night.
- Guide to Oral Care and Choosing a Suitable Toothpaste — How to choose toothpaste for sensitive teeth or whitening, when to replace your toothbrush, how to use floss and mouthwash, and how much toothpaste a child needs.
- Guide to Choosing Pads for Every Day of Your Period — Regular, super, night, ultra-thin and daily pads compared: when to change them, what suits the postpartum period, and options available at our pharmacy.
- Guide to Intimate Wash and Daily Feminine Care — How to choose an intimate wash, what pH means, how to use it correctly and when to see a doctor, with options available at Al-Dawaa Al-Nafees Pharmacy.
- Guide to Body Care: Bathing, Moisturising and Exfoliating — Choosing between body lotion, cream, butter and oil, what urea and ceramides mean, and how to bathe and exfoliate without drying your skin.
Mother and Baby
- Guide to Baby Bathing Supplies and Daily Hygiene — How often to bathe a baby, the right water temperature, and how to choose shampoo, oil, wipes and diaper cream, with supplies available at our pharmacy.
- Guide to Choosing Baby Bottles and Teats — How to choose a baby bottle and the right teat for your baby's age, glass vs plastic, what flow rate means, and how to clean and sterilise until age one.
Health and Supplements
- A Beginner's Guide to Basic Food Supplements — A simple guide to basic supplements: vitamin D, omega-3, iron, zinc and magnesium, the role of each, how to read the label and when to ask a pharmacist first.
- Guide to Home Medical Devices and Their Supplies — How to choose a thermometer, blood pressure monitor, glucose meter, pulse oximeter and supports for home use, how to measure correctly and common mistakes.
- Guide to Preparing a Home First-Aid Kit — A practical checklist for a first-aid kit at home and in the car: plasters, gauze, bandages, antiseptics and tools, plus simple wound care and when to get help.
- Guide to Healthy Foods, Honey and Herbal Tea — How to choose honey, herbal tea and sugar-free gum, tips on labels and storage, why honey is not given to babies under one, and when to ask a pharmacist.
See also our About Al-Dawaa Al-Nafees Pharmacy page for the responsible pharmacist and licence details. These guides are reviewed by the Al-Dawaa Al-Nafees Pharmacy team.