You know that radiant, camera-ready look Bollywood stars seem to have, even running to catch a flight or at the gym? It’s not just genetics or high-end products. The truth is, India’s biggest divas have beauty secrets passed down, tried out, and shared for generations. But here’s the twist: these rituals work for everyone, and you don’t need to break the bank.
Let’s crack open the vault and dive into Bollywood’s chicest skin, hair, and wellness routines, each one buzzing with stories, quirky details, and easy steps you can start TODAY.
Glowing Skin, the Bollywood Way
1. Hydrate From The Inside Out
Actresses like Deepika Padukone and Rekha start every day with warm water and lemon. It’s simple, but stars say this flushes out toxins and kickstarts that famous inner glow. Priyanka Chopra swears by at least 8 glasses of plain water and coconut water for extra hydration. What’s wild? Multiple Bollywood stars keep a flask nearby everywhere on set.
Pro tip: Add mint or cucumber to your bottle.
2. Cleanse, Always, No Excuses
Double cleansing isn’t just a K-beauty trend, it’s a Bollywood classic. Deepika Padukone’s night routine starts with an oil cleanse, rinsed away with a gentle face wash. Kareena Kapoor never sleeps with makeup on, and neither should you! Jansvi Kapoor, taught by Sridevi, steams her face with a towel over a bowl, classic, effective, and totally spa at home.
3. The Power of Home Masks
DIY masks rule Bollywood. Alia Bhatt goes minimal but relies on a weekly yogurt and turmeric mask. Janhvi Kapoor mixes leftover breakfast fruits and honey on her face, calling it her “secret glow-up.” Priyanka Chopra’s go-to is besan, lemon, and yogurt. These brightening masks are not only cheap but come straight from grandma’s recipes.
Bonus: Kareena Kapoor loves a fresh rosewater spritz for instant radiance during shoots.
4. Sunscreen Is a Non-Negotiable
The Indian sun is no joke. Priyanka Chopra and Kareena say sunscreen is the real anti-aging hack. SPF 50 or higher? Mandatory, not maybe. Don’t skip this, even when it’s cloudy.
5. Facial Oils For That “Wake Up Pretty” Look
Kareena Kapoor is obsessed with facial oils overnight for a morning glow. Her trick? Mix a few drops with moisturizer and wake up luminous, not greasy. Deepika uses Kumkumadi oil for double cleansing.
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6. Oil Champi: The OG Hair Spa
Before fancypants hair masks, Bollywood trusted the oil massage, known as “champi.” Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and even Alia Bhatt swear by regular coconut or amla oil massages to repair, strengthen, and add insane shine.
Rekha’s legendary hair? She credits weekly amla and coconut oil blends for decades of gloss.
7. Eggs, Yogurt, and More Kitchen Wonders
Jacqueline Fernandez uses egg whites and oil for deep nourishment. Priyanka coats her hair in homemade yogurt masks for bounce. Don’t knock it till you try it, the results leave drugstore hair packs in the dust.
8. Wash Smart, Not Hard
Alia’s tip: Skip everyday washes. Over-washing kills shine and strips natural oils. Instead, go for gentle cleansers 2-3 times a week. Deepika finishes every rinse with cool water to lock in shine.
9. Supplements Matter
Hair and skin are what you eat. Alia Bhatt and Anushka Sharma love biotin and omega-3s for healthy growth (hello, shiny hair!). Even Kareena swears by walnuts and almonds as daily snacks.
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10. Fruits, Veggies, And Fish For The Win
Fish packs in nutrients and anti-aging benefits. Fruits, veggies and antioxidant-rich snacks are musts for skin that glows. Priyanka eats fresh home-cooked food instead of junk on set.
11. Stay Away From Crash Diets
Janhvi Kapoor and Sharvari Wagh stand by slow, sustainable eating, no juice cleanses or starvation here. “Crash diets show on your face, even makeup can’t hide it,” says Sharvari.
12. Small Meals, Often
Just like Madhuri Dixit, many stars eat five to six small meals a day for steady energy. This not only helps maintain weight but actually keeps skin plump and happy.
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13. Go For That Barely-There Glow
Alia Bhatt swears by BB cream over heavy foundation. Janhvi and Kareena prefer a dewy, natural finish instead of layers. The three rules: right foundation shade, cover-up only where needed, and a little loose powder to set it all.
14. Never Sleep With Makeup
Juhi Chawla keeps her skin so fresh because she never, ever sleeps with makeup on. She uses gentle baby oil for removal, followed by her favorite moisturizer.
15. Eye Brighteners
Most Bollywood stars add a tiny nude pencil on the waterline and a dab of highlighter on the inner eye corner. It fakes sleep on hectic shoot days in under a minute.
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16. Yoga, Dance, And Movement
Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu are gym gurus. Karishma Kapoor walks every day. Madhuri Dixit dances, and even at 70, Rekha credits her glow to daily walks and yoga. Regular exercise is always part of the Bollywood look.
17. Meditation & Mind-body Connection
Kareena says meditation and breathwork keep her stress-free (and it shows on her skin). Priyanka Chopra includes 5 minutes of deep breathing before sleep. Science proves these routines reduce cortisol, which means less stress and breakouts.
18. Regular Sleep Is a Must
Nothing ruins skin like late nights. Priyanka, Alia, and Deepika try for 7-8 hours every night, no matter how crazy the shoot schedule gets.
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19. Trust Traditions: Ubtan, Rosewater, and Ayurveda
From Rekha to Anushka, most actresses use traditional tools like ubtan (a blend of chickpea flour, turmeric, and yogurt) for soft skin. Rosewater and sandalwood cool and heal. These recipes haven’t changed for centuries, with good reason.
20. Natural Is In
Bollywood isn’t about piling on products. Most stars believe “less is more.” Alia Bhatt goes fresh-faced off-camera. Janhvi uses natural fruit-based masks and drinks loads of water. Natural ingredients are the new A-lister beauty products.
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- Kareena credits four oils, castor, almond, coconut, and olive, in her legendary hair mix.
- Alia uses chilled green tea bags to depuff eyes before red carpets.
- Jacqueline Fernandez literally cracks eggs for her monthly hair routine.
- Priyanka and Deepika both use homemade gram flour scrubs for pre-shoot prep.
- Rekha drinks litres of water every day for that glass skin.
Ready for the Bollywood Glow Up?
Don’t just read about glowing like a star, go try one tip today! Share this guide with your friend who loves a spa day or anyone obsessed with beauty hacks. Try these secrets before everyone else does. Bollywood beauty is about confidence, effort, and loving your routine.
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