Eesha Kulkarni

The winter season or any kind of transitional weather is not the best time for your skin, especially if you suffer from dry and dull skin. With the internet brimming with so many products and skincare tips to choose from, most people end up feeling overwhelmed and confused when it comes to beauty. In the rush to achieve Insta-worthy skin, it’s common to wonder how celebrities manage to maintain such flawless skin round the clock.

With Kiara Advani posting her no-makeup selfies on social media platforms, we can’t help but admire the actress’ flawless and glowing skin. Be it her acting choices, her sartorial choices or her beauty game, she knows how to ace it all.

Here are her must do’s to achieve healthy, hydrated and glowing skin.

Understanding Your Skin Type

Before zeroing in on any skincare product, you must first ascertain your skin type. Any dermatologist worth their salt will tell you how important it is to ensure that any skin care products are chosen with your skin type in mind. If the product isn’t right for your skin type it won’t be as effective and could aggravate existing conditions, or even cause new ones. “I believe in the fact that glowing skin is the best accessory to have. A proper skincare routine specifically suited to your skin type is a must for radiant and glowing skin. For me, a proper moisturiser rich in Vitamin E is important for hydration,” she said.

It is essential to acknowledge that simply diving onto celebrity-endorsed skin products or suggested by friends, without knowing if it suits you can wreak havoc on your skin. It is imperative to follow a routine and choose skincare as well as beauty products made from effective formulations – working in your favour to hydrate and nourish the skin.

A Serum-Inclusive Skincare Routine

We all love how radiant our face feels after a skincare routine. However, the importance of face serum is yet to be discovered by a lot of audiences. We generally tend to use a lot of products, layer after layer on our face, which might not necessarily reap the best results. Advani revealed, “My first step is to cleanse my skin, followed by the application of a face serum.”

“A basic but effective skincare regime includes cleansing and moisturisation, and that is something I strictly follow. I wash my face with a gentle gel-based face wash and follow it up with the right moisturiser or serum depending on my needs,” the actress once shared. If she’s spending a lot of time outdoors, she makes sure to apply a good sunscreen.

Advani suggests opting for a non-sticky serum that hydrates your skin and makes it feel soft and glowy. Face serums give the collagen in your skin a boost, helping to keep it firm and plumping out fine lines and wrinkles. Fine lines and wrinkles are a normal part of skin maturation, but it is dullness and dryness which makes you look older than you are. By using a serum, your skin will be more radiant and full of colour.

A Workout Routine That Makes You Happy

A workout routine is as important as any other step of your skincare regime believes Advani, because exercise releases hormones (endorphins) that keep the skin lively and add to its overall glow.

“One thing I have learned as an actress over the last few years is to follow a good skincare regime, eat the right things, drink lots of fluids and have a balanced lifestyle. A mix of all those things is what makes you feel and look beautiful,” she revealed in an interview.

A brisk four-to-six-km walk, for example, provides an out-from-within radiance no highlighter can match. So have a routine that works for you in place if you want a healthy bod and dewy skin.

Starting The Day With Nutrients

Starting your day with some lukewarm water and lemon contributes to a healthy metabolism, cleanses your skin and the system, as well as refreshes your body. She often eats oatmeal with fruit like apples, berries, strawberries, or oranges as her breakfast.  One of her favorite pre-workout snacks is sliced apples dipped in peanut butter as part of her pre-workout snack, she shared in an interview.

Advani’s nutritious lunch consists of ‘Ghar ka khaana’ – simple roti and vegetables such as spinach, pumpkin and sprouts with minimal amount of salt and oil. The more attention you pay to your diet and eating clean, the better your skin will look, she said.

Our skin is dependent on several vitamins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and selenium it receives through food sources. And that is why diet is extremely important, when it comes to one’s skin health.

Just by adhering to these simple steps shared by the Shershaah actress (and soon-to-be-bride!), and, not to forget, by consulting your dermatologist, you can also be on track to achieving flawless skin in no time!