Karwa Chauth celebrations often involve as much skincare and beauty preparation as choosing the perfect outfit, jewellery and makeup. As people get ready for the puja, family gatherings and evening festivities, achieving fresh, radiant-looking skin becomes an important part of their festive routine.
In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Karuna Malhotra – the founder, skin specialist and aesthetic physician at Advanced Skin Clinic, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi – highlights that a day of fasting, particularly when it involves avoiding water, can be physically demanding, and an elaborate beauty routine is not always the best approach. The focus should be on maintaining the skin’s comfort and hydration while choosing treatments that suit individual needs. The aesthetic physician notes, “I recommend following a gentle skincare routine in the days leading up to Karwa Chauth. Use a mild cleanser, a moisturiser suited to your skin type and broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day. A well-moisturised skin barrier helps reduce dryness and makes makeup sit more evenly.”
How to prepare your skin before Karwa Chauth
These ingredients can be useful for certain concerns when introduced appropriately, but they may also cause redness, peeling or irritation. Trying multiple new products at once makes it difficult to identify the cause if a reaction develops. Oxy jet facials are gaining attention among people looking for a refreshed, hydrated appearance without an elaborate recovery period. They are often chosen to address temporary dryness, dullness and a tired-looking complexion. Fasting, particularly when fluids are restricted, can be physically demanding for some women. A simple skincare routine with a gentle cleanser, moisturiser and broad-spectrum sunscreen can help maintain the skin barrier.
These treatments use a device to deliver oxygen or oxygen-assisted skincare formulations onto the skin’s surface, depending on the technology being used, according to the skin specialist. During permitted hours, adequate fluid intake is also important, according to individual health needs.
Dr Malhotra cautions against introducing strong exfoliating acids, retinoids or unfamiliar skincare products immediately before the occasion.
