I am a hoarder: Bhumi Pednekar gets candid about her beauty regime and more...

Although she plays a relatively simple traditional girl in her latest release Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, off screen Bhumi Pednekar likes to go glam and experiment with various make-up looks. The actress admits to being particular about her skin and hair care routine and prefers to take the natural route. She talks all things beauty with After Hrs...  

What are your make-up kit essentials?

I am obsessed with vanity and make-up so I have cupboards full of products — I am a hoarder. My essentials though are mascara, foundation, concealer and a lip balm. This is what I use regularly.

What’s your skincare routine like?

I love skin care. I cleanse. tone and moisturise everyday. I make sure I have no make-up on my face before sleeping and I’m constantly changing my skin care products because I think your skin gets used to it and then they stop working. I don’t believe in using hardcore chemicals or creams. I like more natural products.

What do you do for your hair?

I do my Olaplex (colour protective treatment) every two months. I go for a hair spa whenever I get a chance. I use a lot of vitamin E on my hair. I’ve recently started oiling my hair.

What’s your solution for pimples?

I wish I had found one. I recently developed an acne issue. I didn’t have it before so I am trying to figure it out. I think eating right is the way to go about it. If you eat healthy, your skin will be fabulous.

Any beauty idols?

I’m a sucker for good skin. Madhuri Dixit-Nene has been an idol growing up, she has brilliant skin.

Do you have a signature fragrance?

It changes every few months. Right now I’m using Si by Giorgio Armani. I also love J’Adore by Dior. I like rich, intense fragrances.

Any home remedies for skin and hair?

I love using honey, turmeric and some milk on my face. I use a lot of egg white on my hair as a mask. I also use argan oil, sometimes I mix it with the egg whites. Activated charcoal also works well for my face, I learnt about it through Instagram.

Anything you include in your diet for better skin and hair?

I eat a lot of foods that have vitamin E. I make sure my nutrition levels are upto the mark. I am particular about my daily intake of vitamins and minerals... I’ve already seen a change in my skin.

One beauty product you can’t live without

My lip balm. I use Dior Addict Lip Glow. Whenever I am out and don’t want to put too much make-up, I just use mascara and a bit of the balm on my cheek and I’m ready. It’s dewy, pretty and just lights up your face.

Do you gravitate towards red, pinks or more nude lip shades?

I either go nude or I go really deep. I’m not into pinks. I like deep maroons.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done in the name of beauty?

Once I coloured my hair on my own before going on a trip to Europe. And my hair was orange in colour. I had kept the dye on too long. I eventually had to dye it black again.

Your off duty hair and make-up style

Just mascara, lip balm and maybe some concealer. I wear my hair down all the time.

What’s the best beauty advice you received?

Don’t do a lot with your skin till you reach a certain age because your skin naturally needs to exfoliate, and naturally needs to heal itself. Until recently, I was only using almond oil on my face. My mom didn’t let us use creams and I’m thankful for it.