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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your products "natural"?
With the exception of the gentle preservative we use in our Egyptian Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser, which is required to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold in any product that contains water or aloe, all of our ingredients are naturally derived. We do not use synthetic fragrances, harsh preservatives or artificial colors.
Are your products vegan?
We use a sustainably harvested Manuka honey in our Egyptian Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser, so that product is not considered vegan.
Are your products preservative free?
It is necessary to use a broad spectrum preservative in any product containing water or aloe. When added to other ingredients like oils, water and aloe create a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold. We understand that many preservatives disrupt hormones and are toxic when applied topically, so we use a gentle, topically safe preservative at the bare minimum amount needed to ensure the quality of our products and the safety of our customers.
Are your products gluten free?
Our products do not use any ingredients sourced from wheat.
Do your products contain artificial colors?
Our products are free from artificial colors.
Where are your products manufactured?
We manufacture our products in the United States.
Do your products contain tree nuts?
Yes. Our products contain tree nut oils.
Do your products contain soy?
Our products do not contain soy or soy-derived ingredients.
Are your products organic?
We use organic ingredients where at all possible.
Is there real milk in your products?
We love milk. But in creating our products we decided to use botanical oils with similar skin-conditioning properties due to the difficulty (and it's difficult) of safely preserving milk in skincare products.
Do you test your products on animals?
Absolutely not. We love animals and would never do anything to elicit the disapproval of Sir David Attenborough. Aside from using his name in our FAQ section.
Why Egypt?
Egypt has always held a special fascination for us. It existed for 3,000 years as a distinct entity. Ancient Greeks and Romans deferred to it as an older culture and were influenced by its art and medicine. It was one of the first superpowers in history with the first recorded medical tradition in the world. Ancient Egypt is the definition of epic and it's been exciting to bring to life a product line celebrating its incredibly rich history.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Our formulas combine botanical oils, shea nilotica and aromatic materials with functional ingredients chosen for texture, performance and safety. We publish full ingredient lists on each product page.
No, not every formula is vegan. Our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser contains manuka honey, and our Egyptian Blue Endless Glow Balm contains beeswax-derived Cera Bellina. See each product's ingredient list for details.
Water-containing skincare needs an effective preservative system to help prevent microbial growth. We use an appropriate preservative in our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser; our anhydrous products have different preservation requirements.
Our skincare products are gluten free and contain no wheat- or gluten-derived ingredients. Contact us if you have specific allergy concerns.
We do not add artificial colorants to our skincare formulas.
Our products are made in small batches in the United States.
Some formulas contain tree nut oils. We do not intentionally add soy-derived ingredients. Please consult individual ingredient lists if you have allergies.
We choose organic ingredients where practical, but our finished products are not represented as certified organic.
No. We do not test our finished products on animals.
Ancient Egyptian traditions of skincare, scent and beauty inspire our modern formulas. Co-founder and formulator Dean Harrison develops our high-performance skincare, alongside the creative perspective of Egyptian artist, co-founder and Co-Creative Director Dina Elsaid, and historical insights from Egyptologists.