September 27, 2017
Actress Kalki Koechlin loves the festive season as she
feels it has its own charm. She also enjoys dressing up in traditional and semi
traditional outfits with nice matching jewellery.
"I absolutely love the
festive season and its spirit. It has its own charm of celebration, bringing
people together, spreading joy and happiness. During this time, I thoroughly
enjoy dressing up in traditional and semi-traditional attire paired with some
lovely antique and ethnic jewellery," the actress told IANS in an email
interview.
"However, when it comes to make-up, I prefer keeping it
natural with just a dark kajal, mascara and a red lipstick," she added.
The actress, who is associated with brand Gillette Venus, gave a quick beauty
and skin-care guide to look gorgeous through the season.
* Cleansing is
crucial: To experience that glowing and flawless skin, it is important to
cleanse your face. Hence, one must invest in a good face cleanser. Instead of
soap use a face wash, that suits your skin which can be gel or foam based. I use
a cleanser atleast thrice a day to get rid of all the dirt and dust particles
over the skin specially at night.
* Exfoliation is the key: To get
festive ready, don't waste time at a parlour to get rid of unwanted hair. It's
best to stay away from harmful creams and painful waxing sessions as these
methods tend to cause rashes and damage skin in the long run. I prefer shaving
as it is a painless affair and helps remove dead skin layer on the go as
compared to other hair removal methods. I usually shave after a shower and
prefer using a 2-in-1 razor that comes with in-built gel bars and body butters
as it helps to retain body moisture, while providing one-stroke smoothness.
* Do not forget to hydrate your body: To look gorgeous throughout the
festive season, make sure to up your intake of liquids like water and coconut
water to keep yourself hydrated. Every morning, I drink 7-8 glasses of water to
keep my skin feeling fresh and supple. As an actor and performer, I need to take
good care of my skin.
*Mental rejuvenation is necessary: There's a reason
they call it beauty sleep! Getting a full 8-9 hours of sleep is one of the best
things you can do for your skin before your celebrations. During your sleep
cycle, your body, especially your skin, repairs and rejuvenates itself, to enjoy
the celebrations with more fun and festive fervour.
* Avoid exposure to
sun: Though shopping and celebrations are a favourite part of the festive
season, prefer to avoid too much direct exposure to sunlight. The strong UV rays
might damage your skin texture, making it look dull and gloomy. When stepping
out, always apply a sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays.