Middle East, Feb. 17 -- Across the GCC, blood banks operate in a constant state of urgency. Donations expire in just over a month, demand never slows, and while only 1% of the population donates blood once, fewer than 40% ever return.

At the same time, millions of people follow influencers' self-care routines on social media daily, investing time and intention into feeling better, lighter, and renewed. This contrast reveals a powerful tension: the rituals we repeat for our well-being rarely include the act that could mean everything to someone else.

Donating blood has long been known to improve circulation, support overall well-being, and now it's been learned that it can even offer skin benefits, including increased collagen and a natu...