We’ve all been in the position where we discovered our favorite miracle product does animal-testing or we simply read the long list of chemicals in their ingredients. Unfortunately, unethical products have plagued the beauty industry for years, thankfully in recent years people began waking up to the horrors of the industry which made a lot of brands pull back on their support for animal testing.

That’s why we at Layla compiled the perfect list of local products so you can save your skincare routine while saving money and the environment.

Follicle Booster from Raw African

Raw African is a woman-owned natural product brand that specializes in skin and hair products, from body butters and moisturizers to shower gels and natural deodorants. The best part? The brand’s founders are dedicated to formulating cruelty-free products that won't strain your wallet. These women are well-acquainted with the frustration of spending hundreds of pounds on ineffective products, and they’re adamant about breaking the cycle.

The brand ensures even their suppliers don’t test on animals. Their best seller is a hair follicle booster that thousands of Egyptian women swear by. If you have thin hair or bald spots on your scalp, this product is for you!

The Follicle Booster is made from a mix of natural oils including sweet almond oil, castor oil, rosemary oil, and flaxseed oil. The product is also free of harsh chemicals like parabens, silicons, or sulfates.

Price: 140 EGP

STRONG N' LONG - NOURISHING NAIL & CUTICLE OIL from Joviality

Joviality is another brand that specializes in skin and hair natural products sourced from all around the world but proudly made in Egypt. Joviality prides itself on its paraben, toxic, and phthalates-free products.

The brand’s Nail and Cuticle Oil has been the talk of Egyptian skincare communities online. Containing a mixture of oils like olive, argan, sweet almond, wheat germ, lavender, lemongrass, and orange, it is sure to bring vitality to brittle and dry nails and soften the cuticles for easy removal.

Price: 150 EGP

Milk, Oatmeal & Honey Soap from Bubblzz

Unlike the previous brands, Bubblzz focuses on bath and body products, such as lotions and bath bombs, and has recently ventured into hair care and face care. Their Milk, Oatmeal & Honey Soap is a top seller, and it’s infused with milk, oatmeal, honey, coconut oil, and glycerin. These ingredients are known to have anti-inflammatory and skin barrier protection properties. It’s also gentle on sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin, as well as skin with eczema.

Price: 50 EGP

DEEP CONDITIONING HAIR MASK from Braes

Braes makes body and hair products with natural and cruelty-free ingredients free of parabens, sulfates, and fragrances. This product may be on the pricier side, but a little goes a long way. This deep conditioning hair mask contains seven oils, including jojoba, avocado, shea butter, argan, and coconut oil. The mask is suitable for a wide range of hair types, and women’s loyalty to the product makes it a bestseller. It rejuvenates dry and frizzy hair, helps with dye and chemical damage, and lessens split end breakage, leaving your hair feeling soft and silky smooth.

Price: 300 EGP for 500 gms

Body cream with essential oil of honeysuckle from Nefertari

Nefertari is one of the oldest natural and cruelty-free brands in Egypt. Launched in 1998 by the pharmacist Dr. Mona Erian, the brand launched a non-chemical shampoo after testing its effects on her daughter’s scalp. She made olive oil soap from scratch, and it was like she hit the jackpot. The soap’s success prompted her to start a small business, and the rest is history. Now, Nefertari’s product range has widened to include shampoos, lotions, oils, body mists, cotton beddings, and even pet care products.

Aside from honeysuckle, this soap also comes in the following scents: cherry, strawberry, peach, and musk. It contains beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and distilled water, which should leave your body feeling plump, hydrated, and smelling lovely.

Price: 175 EGP for 395g