Tips from Bollywood divas
Beauty routines of popular Indian actors that follow simple regimes.
High water intake and use of moisturisers common in their must-do lists.
MUMBAI:
Take a peek into the beauty regimes of Bollywood beauty queens like Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri. They’re not just skin deep,but also keep them healthy and beautiful.
Each one of them follows a different routine, but one thing is common in their must do list — water intake and use of moisturisers. Here are the health and beauty programmes that Padukone, Fakhri, Isha Koppikkar and Evelyn Sharma follow religiously:
Deepika Padukone
“My daily skincare regime includes moisturiser with SPF (sun protection factor) during the day. At night, I remove whatever little makeup I wear and then apply a hydrating cream,” shared Deepika Padukone. “Plenty of water, balanced meals, regular workouts and adequate sleep figure are also on my must-have list.”
Padukone also stated that her work involves a lot of travelling which exposes her skin to extreme climatic conditions and ends up affecting her hair. “I get tender coconut hair oil massages at least once a week,” said Padukone. “It helps me protect my hair from any form of damage.”
Nargis Fakhri
“I need a beauty regime that guarantees results,” said Nargis Fakhri who spends 20 minutes deep conditioning her hair with hot coconut-based hair oil. “This really works for me as it locks in the moisture and keeps my hair soft and smooth.”
“I make sure that I drink two litres of water a day to flush out toxins. I also have coconut water daily and make sure I eat something every two hours. My snacking is limited to health foods like walnuts, almonds and dryfruits,” said Fakhri, who also shared that at night she tries to eat a light meal, but sometimes she doesn’t succeed. “I absolutely love desserts and I cheat very often. I think the key is not to be hard on yourself but use moderation. One should eat everything in the required quantity. You must know what suits your body the best.”
Isha Koppikar
“I am very particular about cleansing, toning and moisturising my skin,” said Isha who only moisturises her body with products made from natural ingredients. “I also love products with mint as they are cooling and refreshing.”
Isha feels that when the hair is exposed to summer heat, it is imperative to keep it free from dirt and stickiness.
“My diet includes more liquids, especially in summer and a lot of fruits and vegetables are an integral part,” said Isha. “I cut down on non-vegetarian food in summer. Lemon and mint juice refreshes and helps me beat the summer heat. Curd and buttermilk are my favourite, especially during the summer. For breakfast, egg whites and multigrain toast is the best. For lunch, jawar ki roti and sabzi and for dinner, fish and salad are my safest bet. In between meals, if hungry, I have fruits or curd or buttermilk.”
Evelyn Sharma
“Moisturising should be a basic bodycare regime to replenish moisture loss due to harsh weather conditions,” said Evelyn Sharma who also uses coconut-based moisturisers. “They work wonders for the skin as they lock in moisture from escaping the skin’s surface. The result is naturally soft skin throughout the day.”
Evelyn believes one has to make sure that diet includes fibre as it has necessary vitamins and minerals. “Balance your diet with rich portions of fruits, vegetables, nuts and liquids,” said Sharma. “It is important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. I have coconut water through the day and it is a vital aspect of my diet.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 2nd, 2013.
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Take a peek into the beauty regimes of Bollywood beauty queens like Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri. They’re not just skin deep,but also keep them healthy and beautiful.
Each one of them follows a different routine, but one thing is common in their must do list — water intake and use of moisturisers. Here are the health and beauty programmes that Padukone, Fakhri, Isha Koppikkar and Evelyn Sharma follow religiously:
Deepika Padukone
“My daily skincare regime includes moisturiser with SPF (sun protection factor) during the day. At night, I remove whatever little makeup I wear and then apply a hydrating cream,” shared Deepika Padukone. “Plenty of water, balanced meals, regular workouts and adequate sleep figure are also on my must-have list.”
Padukone also stated that her work involves a lot of travelling which exposes her skin to extreme climatic conditions and ends up affecting her hair. “I get tender coconut hair oil massages at least once a week,” said Padukone. “It helps me protect my hair from any form of damage.”
Nargis Fakhri
“I need a beauty regime that guarantees results,” said Nargis Fakhri who spends 20 minutes deep conditioning her hair with hot coconut-based hair oil. “This really works for me as it locks in the moisture and keeps my hair soft and smooth.”
“I make sure that I drink two litres of water a day to flush out toxins. I also have coconut water daily and make sure I eat something every two hours. My snacking is limited to health foods like walnuts, almonds and dryfruits,” said Fakhri, who also shared that at night she tries to eat a light meal, but sometimes she doesn’t succeed. “I absolutely love desserts and I cheat very often. I think the key is not to be hard on yourself but use moderation. One should eat everything in the required quantity. You must know what suits your body the best.”
Isha Koppikar
“I am very particular about cleansing, toning and moisturising my skin,” said Isha who only moisturises her body with products made from natural ingredients. “I also love products with mint as they are cooling and refreshing.”
Isha feels that when the hair is exposed to summer heat, it is imperative to keep it free from dirt and stickiness.
“My diet includes more liquids, especially in summer and a lot of fruits and vegetables are an integral part,” said Isha. “I cut down on non-vegetarian food in summer. Lemon and mint juice refreshes and helps me beat the summer heat. Curd and buttermilk are my favourite, especially during the summer. For breakfast, egg whites and multigrain toast is the best. For lunch, jawar ki roti and sabzi and for dinner, fish and salad are my safest bet. In between meals, if hungry, I have fruits or curd or buttermilk.”
Evelyn Sharma
“Moisturising should be a basic bodycare regime to replenish moisture loss due to harsh weather conditions,” said Evelyn Sharma who also uses coconut-based moisturisers. “They work wonders for the skin as they lock in moisture from escaping the skin’s surface. The result is naturally soft skin throughout the day.”
Evelyn believes one has to make sure that diet includes fibre as it has necessary vitamins and minerals. “Balance your diet with rich portions of fruits, vegetables, nuts and liquids,” said Sharma. “It is important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. I have coconut water through the day and it is a vital aspect of my diet.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 2nd, 2013.
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