Shiffa is a natural, organic and holistic brand from Dubai. Combining the most precious ingredients, Shiffa’s creams, scrubs and treatments deliver exceptional results.
Behind the brand which has become internationally recognised for its healing philosophy is Dr. Lamees Hamdan, a passionate woman who has been creating organic products based on the principles of dermatology since 2004. After training as a doctor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Lamees developed what would become Shiffa’s first product, the unique pregnancy body oil. Being pregnant at the time, Dr. Lamees was able to test the oil on herself and develop it so that it could really nourish pregnant women’s fragile & sensitive skin by providing it with the maximum hydration and conditioning to firm, tone and restore the skin and body.
After the success of this first product, Dr. Lamees set out to create her first range of skincare products. By combining her background and knowledge in dermatology. Her passion for holistic healing and her vision for integrating nature with science, Dr. Lamees created a range which would soon define the values of Shiffa. The release of this highly acclaimed skincare line was then launched, it was then that Shiffa was born.
As a company, Shiffa started in Dr. Lamees’s own home where she blended and customized oils formulated products and even packaged the products herself. “We were small,” she says. “There were just two or three of us in the office.” In the beginning it was difficult for Dr. Lamees to establish her own business in a predominantly male environment. Her persistence and hard work paid off however when her achievements as a business women in the Gulf were recognized by the Sheikh Mohammed Establishment and she was awarded the Best Business Leader and Best Health and Well Care organization in 2005.
With this achievement, Dr Lamees was able to secure a loan from the Sheikh Mohammed Establishment for Young Business Leaders. It was then that Shiffa was formally established and began making headlines.
The Shiffa philosophy is revealed in the beauty brand’s name. Shiffa means ‘healing’ or ‘to heal’ in Arabic. From her native Dubai, founder Dr Lamees Hamdan has been creating natural products based on the principles of dermatology since 2004.
Inspired by ancient Arabia, Shiffa encourages complete indulgence in the most luxurious sensations, transporting the mind and body on a journey of wellbeing and calm. Combining the most precious ingredients, Shiffa’s creams, scrubs and treatments deliver exceptional results. Each ingredient is carefully sourced from its country of origin and incorporated within each product, creating luxurious, pure oil blends and formulas. Iranian rose, South East Asian tamanu, Indian amber, Egyptian jasmine, Lebanese orange blossom and African shea butter are just some of the many unique ingredients that combine to create Shiffa’s rare and healing products.
The nurturing sentiments of the brand bring together nature and science at the highest level of luxury, creating a range that works effectively for the mind, body and wellbeing. Carefully formulated, Shiffa is a luxury product that does not compromise on effectiveness. Brand founder, Dr Lamees, has created an exclusive range for women and men, where beauty facts and traditions with therapeutic values, come together to create an exceptional line.
Shiffa products are created for people who care about what they use on their bodies by providing a long term natural solution, and reassurance about wellness, as well as beauty. Shiffa is a powerful range of products made from natural, holistic remedies, unique ingredients that are carefully sourced and combined into effective treatments.
The Shiffa Express Spa concept is the first of its kind, bringing that “spa ritual” experience into a retail environment. A one stop therapy, for the women on the go! The Shiffa Express Spa is the ultimate world of wellness with the Arabian feel and influences which expresses the brand’s heritage.