How to read a label without fear
Fragrance and aromatic ingredients. Some skin tolerates them and some does not. If you already know fragranced formulas cause discomfort, choose a fragrance-free product. On a label, fragrance appears as Fragrance or Parfum. Our AFOULKI face cream has no added fragrance: there is no Fragrance on its label. It does contain rose flower water (Rosa Damascena Flower Water) and, as a preservative, benzyl alcohol, a substance on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label. The full ingredient list is on the product page.
Not all alcohols are the same. Alcohol denat. and fatty alcohols such as cetyl, stearyl, and cetearyl alcohol perform different jobs in a formula. One word on a label is not enough to judge the whole product.
Cleansing agents. Rich foam is not proof of better cleansing. What matters is how skin feels after rinsing: clean, but not unnecessarily tight.
Active ingredients. Retinoids and acids call for careful introduction, especially when skin is already stinging or flaking. If you use a prescription, are pregnant, or have a diagnosed condition, check with your clinician or pharmacist first.
A calm two-step routine
1. Cleanse without rough rubbing. Use lukewarm water, massage briefly, and pat with a soft towel.
2. Hold on to moisture. Apply a small amount of a familiar product while skin is slightly damp. If you want a simple oil step, AZOURANE 100% Argan Oil contains one ingredient: Argania spinosa kernel oil. A few drops are enough for the face and targeted dry areas.
Introduce only one new product and give your skin a few days to show you how it suits.
Where to see the ingredients and textures
Full ingredient lists are available on every product page. We ship from Sarajevo, and delivery anywhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina usually takes 1 to 2 working days. Delivery costs 8 KM and is free on orders of 59 KM or more. Pay by card when you order, or cash on delivery. To see the textures first, visit the AZOURANE shop at SCC Sarajevo, Vrbanja 1, third floor.