RA EGYPTIAN
Modern botanical skincare inspired by the beauty rituals of ancient Egypt. Developed working with Egyptologists, formulated in small batches, and made for skin that looks nourished, smooth, luminous and renewed.
The flagship
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from 40 reviews
Five full-size essentials combining effective cleansing, a concentrated anti-aging serum, exceptional moisture-barrier care and long-lasting lip protection. Designed for visible improvements in fine lines, firmness, texture and dryness, with $51 in savings.
| Combined value when bought separately | $243 |
| Ritual Set price | $192 |
| Your savings | $51 |
Where to begin
The ritual is skincare in the right order: cleanse, treat, seal. Each step prepares the skin for the next, so a few considered products do the work of a crowded shelf. Used every day, the full ritual is what gives you the best results. It is our modern practice, drawn from the oils and resins of ancient Egyptian tradition, for skin that looks nourished, smooth, luminous and visibly younger.
Massage Moringa Cleansing Oil + BHA over dry skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and the day, then rinse away. For a deeper cleanse, follow with the Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser, shaking the bottle before use, or use either cleanser on its own, morning and evening.
At night, press a few drops of Desert Date Oil Serum into skin within two minutes of patting your face dry after cleansing.
After allowing the serum to absorb, warm a small amount of Glow Balm between your fingers and press it over the skin to seal in moisture. In the morning, apply it over cleansed skin. The finish is silky, never oily, greasy or sticky.
RA EGYPTIAN · INGREDIENTS
Ancient Egypt was a vast empire, and its perfumers and physicians drew on far more than the Nile Valley alone. Caravans and ships brought resins from Punt, gold and ebony from Nubia, cedar and oils from the Levant, and aromatics across the Mediterranean and the old spice routes. Our formulas follow that same wide world. Here are some of the ingredients we use.
The balanos oil of the Nile Valley, named in the Ebers papyrus in a wrinkle preparation with frankincense, and favoured by perfumers as a base that kept scent true.
Rich in linoleic acid, roughly 37 to 44 percent, the fatty acid skin uses to build its barrier lipids. Clinical study data supports its barrier and conditioning role, with antioxidant activity shown across its fruit, seed and leaf.
The rare East African shea of the Nile's upper reaches, gathered and prepared by women's collectives.
Rich in triterpene unsaponifiables, the fraction linked to its cushioning softness. Studies show inhibition of COX-2 and iNOS, two pathways involved in inflammation.
Ben oil, the oil of Upper Egypt, pressed from the moringa that grows wild in rocky ground in Upper Egypt, the Sinai and Arabia, and used in ointments in the Ebers papyrus.
Around 70 to 78 percent oleic acid, giving it its silky, stable character. Research points to conditioning support for the skin barrier, and studies on wound care found it sped repair and improved collagen in healing skin.
The great resins of the ancient world, carried from Punt at enormous cost and central to kyphi, the temple incense, burned and anointed throughout Egyptian ritual.
Frankincense carries clinical study data, including a resin extract study, for photoageing, elasticity and fine lines. Myrrh is studied for its role in wound care and antimicrobial action.
Reviews
Real experiences from 272 customer reviews across the collection.
I have used so many skin care products, many super expensive, but none have given me this kind of results. It has given me a definite glow and also reduced dark spots and changed and smoothed the texture of my skin.Sarah Priest, Glow Balm customer
I have very dry skin and have tried many products recommended to me by my dermatologist but nothing has compared to RA Egyptian products! My skin feels soft and smooth and well nourished and my age lines have significantly decreased as well!Jessica Forman, Ritual Set customer
This is most definitely the BEST lip treatment product I've ever tried and I've tried a lot of them. It moisturizes, lasts long and doesn't leave your lips chapped after absorption, which is KEY.Shireen Jarrahian, Lip Treatment customer
Our story
RA EGYPTIAN began with a question: what did the ancient Egyptians understand about caring for skin that the modern world has forgotten? Working with Egyptologists, we studied the oils and resins of ancient Egyptian practice, then built a small collection around them, made by hand in small batches from the finest natural materials Africa offers today. We choose suppliers who produce ethically and sustainably, and who empower the communities where our ingredients begin.
6,200
Sustainable jobs created by our suppliers
34,000
Acres of EcoCert wild harvest habitat protected
2 million
Trees planted across additional acres
120
Scholarships provided each year
Fragrance
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 from 10 reviews
The most legendary perfume of ancient Egypt, brought thoughtfully into the present. Created in collaboration with Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith, whose reconstruction was developed from ancient historical sources, this limited edition oil perfume is a modern fragrance inspired by that historical work and designed for modern wear.
Fragrance notes: Myrrh, Cassia, Cinnamon, Pine, Lily and Lotus.
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