Get yourself back
FDA studies found common sunscreen chemicals in the bloodstream after one day. So I made an SPF50 without them.
Your daily sunscreen should protect your skin, not raise questions. SHIFAH SPF50 Sunscreen Serum gives broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection from non-nano zinc oxide, helps defend against blue light from phones and screens, and cares for your skin with plant-powered ingredients. No white cast, and a cool, lightweight feel.
By Farnaz Khan
Founder of SHIFAH · 5 min read
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A treatment left me with severe facial burns. The doctors told me I was scarred for life.
I still remember catching my reflection and not recognising the face looking back at me. My mum cried when she saw me. I’d tried everything on the shelf and nothing felt gentle enough. That was the day I promised myself I would get myself back.
After the burns
Today
It didn’t just change my skin, it took my confidence. My self-esteem hit rock bottom. I stopped attending events, made excuses not to see people, and stayed indoors so no one would see my face.
What I needed was something gentle enough for skin that had been through that. What I found was shelf after shelf of products that weren’t.
I was so desperate to fix my skin that I went to doctors, who prescribed medical skincare. It left me with even more damage. When I finally read the ingredients, I was horrified. They were full of harsh chemicals, some with serious safety concerns, and they were being recommended by the professionals we’re all taught to trust.
Since then I’ve read the reviews of thousands of women. They describe the same frustration in different words: products that sting, products that do nothing, and money spent hoping the next one will be different.
“Wasted too much money on branded product that never worked.”
Verified TikTok Shop buyer · Advance Clearing Serum · September 2024
Watch Farnaz’s story · 1 min
What the FDA found in the bloodstream
The US Food and Drug Administration tested six chemical UV filters used in many popular sunscreens (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate and octinoxate) in clinical trials published in JAMA. Here’s why SHIFAH SPF50 is different:
“Six common chemical UV filter ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream at concentrations that exceed the FDA’s own safety threshold, after just a single day of use.”
- 1 None of the six chemical filters the FDA testedOur SPF50 contains no avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate or octinoxate. Its protection comes from non-nano zinc oxide with Tinosorb S and M.
- 2 Broad spectrum: UVA and UVBUVB rays cause burning, while UVA rays reach deeper and are linked to premature ageing and dark spots. Not every SPF protects against both. Ours does.
- 3 Blue light from your phone and screensMost of us spend hours on our phones every day. SHIFAH SPF50 also helps defend your skin against blue light from screens.
The FDA has said this doesn’t mean these ingredients are unsafe, and it has asked for more safety data. But if you wear sunscreen every day, it’s fair to want to know what’s in it.
So I went back to where skincare comes from
Finding products gentle enough for my own skin changed my life. I started with ingredients people have trusted for centuries, then backed them with modern science.
What SHIFAH means · شفاء
SHIFAH means healing in Arabic. I chose that name because I truly believe you can come back from anything. I did, and I want every woman who feels the way I felt to know she can too.
Our philosophy is simple:
Get yourself back.
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Himalayas
Bakuchiol
The plant-derived alternative to retinol.
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Kashmir
Saffron
Prized red gold, treasured for centuries.
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Palestine
Olives
From ancient groves, rich in nourishing oils.
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Kerala
Turmeric
The golden root of Ayurveda, vibrant and potent.
The SHIFAH Way: curated ingredients, faith and science
Most products rely on one or two actives that mostly sit on the surface. I wanted the opposite. Every SHIFAH formula starts with carefully curated plant-based ingredients, guided by faith and backed by science, and is made to absorb rather than just coat.
Many products
1–2 actives that mostly sit on the surface
The SHIFAH Way
Curated ingredients made to absorb into the skin
Many products
One or two actives that mostly sit on the surface, often with alcohol or added fragrance.
SHIFAH
Carefully curated plant-based ingredients, guided by faith and backed by science, made to absorb.
Mineral protection that feels like skincare.
Our SPF50 Sunscreen Serum pairs non-nano zinc oxide with Tinosorb S and M for broad spectrum protection, then adds plant-powered skincare: aloe vera, green tea, carrot seed, colloidal oat and Kakadu plum, with ceramide, squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides. It protects your skin while it cares for it.
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Non-nano zinc oxide
A mineral filter that sits on the skin to help shield it from the sun.
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Tinosorb S & M
Modern filters that help deliver broad, high SPF50 protection.
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Squalane & hyaluronic acid
Moisture-loving ingredients so skin feels soft, not tight.
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Green tea, carrot seed & niacinamide
Skin-conditioning botanicals that make it feel like a serum, not a sunscreen.
Made with your values in mind
- ✓ Halal-friendly
- ✓ Plant-based ingredients
- ✓ Guided by faith, backed by science
Real customer, real sun
Worn in Makkah. Still no white cast.
Saira wore our SPF50 Sunscreen Serum in Makkah under the bright sun. Watch how it blends straight into her skin, with no white cast and no greasy shine.
- ✓ Broad spectrum SPF50
- ✓ Blends in with no white cast
- ✓ Cool, lightweight serum feel
- ✓ Halal and plant-based
SPF50 Sunscreen Serum
4.9 from 2,950 verified TikTok Shop reviews
- ✓ Broad spectrum UVA & UVB
- ✓ Non-nano zinc, no white cast
- ✓ Helps defend against blue light
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Dark marks and texture
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Individual results vary.
See today’s offersHave faith. Stay consistent.
I won’t promise overnight results. Beautiful skin is a journey, and the routine is simple: daily care, morning and night.
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Day 1
Make it the last step of your morning routine, every day, rain or shine.
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Weeks 1–8
Reapply when you’re outdoors for long periods. Consistency is everything.
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Still on the fence? Read this first.
Will it leave a white cast?
It’s formulated for a no-white-cast finish. Smooth it in well and give it a moment to settle before make-up.
Which option should I choose?
Just need SPF? Start with the SPF50 Sunscreen Serum. Dry or sensitive skin? The Sacred bundle gives you a gentle cleanser, barrier moisturiser and SPF. Want the full glow routine? Choose the Glow Up Starter.
Do I need SPF in the UK?
Yes. UV reaches your skin on cloudy days too, so we recommend SPF every morning as the last step in your routine.
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Find your routineA note from me before you go
I know how it feels to try product after product and still not recognise your own skin. I built SHIFAH to be the gentle, honest routine I wish I’d had. Choose the option that suits you, use it morning and night, and give it the time it needs. If you have any questions along the way, my team and I are here to help.
Farnaz Khan, founder of SHIFAH
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