Actor and television presenter recently shared her skincare secrets on social media. While you may think there are many steps involved, surprisingly enough, the Jab We Met actor follows only five simple ones!
“Here on demand, my daily skin care routine. After cleaning your face with a mild face wash.
1. Under eye cream with preferably retinol, both morning and night
2. Vitamin C serum
3. Daily moisturising cream with hyaluronic acid or peptides.
4. Sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection with at least 30 SPF,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram video.
Dermatologists break down the importance of each step to help understand how this routine may benefit her and could come in handy for you, too.
Dr Ramdas, Senior Dermatologist at Kamineni Hospitals, , said, “Maintaining healthy skin begins with a proper cleansing routine. Cleansing is crucial for removing impurities, excess oil, and environmental pollutants that accumulate on the skin’s surface throughout the day. ”
Sad but true, the skin around your eyes ages way faster than the rest of your skin, and that is precisely when an eye cream comes to your rescue. “Specifically designed for the area around your eyes, it helps hydrate and replenish the skin, leaving it soft and supple and slowing down aging. Regular massaging with eye creams also leads to fewer instances of waking up with puffy eyes,” said Dr Shareefa Chause, Dermatologist, Dr Shareefa Skin Care Clinic, .
It’s a type of retinoid that belongs to the family of chemical compounds related to vitamin A. “Apart from being a trusted treatment for acne, retinol is also famous for its anti-aging properties, marking its presence in a range of anti-wrinkle and skin-brightening products,” said Dr Chause.
A rich source of antioxidants, vitamin C can help brighten your skin. “A daily dose of 75-90 mg can significantly boost collagen, vital for skin strength and elasticity. Apart from vitamin C-rich products like masks and serums, you can find an abundance of it in amla (Indian gooseberry), guava, and green and red bell peppers,” said Dr Chause.
Dr Jushya Sarin, a -based dermatologist, shared that hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that occurs “naturally in the skin and helps bind water to collagen, trapping it in the skin to appear dewy, plumper, and hydrated. However, it continues to deplete with age, and can be found in sheet masks, serums, and moisturisers.
“Hyaluronic acid works by absorbing moisture like a sponge. When applied to dry skin in dry weather, it absorbs moisture from the skin instead of getting it from the atmosphere. When this happens, hyaluronic acid has the opposite effect, which is against its intended purpose,” explained Dr Sarin.
Chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the skin, whereas physical sunscreens sit on the skin and act like a shield. Mineral sunscreens are better suited for sensitive or acne-prone skin, but the formulations also tend to be thicker and can potentially leave a white cast behind on deeper skin tones. No matter which sunscreen you choose, just make sure you apply it religiously to protect your skin in the long run.
