Rakul Preet Singh’s down to the earth charm and radiance makes her a favourite among fans and audiences. People love her fresh-faced beauty and glowing skin, and to satiate their curiosity, the Bollywood actor took to Instagram and shared her everyday morning skincare routine.
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“This is what I do before I step out, or before I do my makeup, and this is my everyday routine,” she said at the start of the video.
Inside the routine
At first, Singh started with a vitamin C serum after washing her face. “Don’t forget your neck,” she reminded before going in with a salicylic acid- based gel that keeps her acne and breakouts in check. “When you shoot in dust, you end up getting some pimples,” she reasoned.
Next, she went in with a lightweight fluid sunscreen with SPF 50 and PA++++ that promises both UVA and UVB protection from the harsh sun rays. And finally, she went in with an under eye cream.
Rakul follows a 4 step skincare routine (Source: Instagram/@rakulpreet)
Indianexpress.com reached out to skin experts to understand the effectivity of Rakul’s skincare routine and found out whether everyone can benefit from it.
Dr. Priya Puja, Dermatologist, and Head Medical Advisor (North) at Kaya Limited said that Rakul Preet Singh’s morning skincare routine is comprehensive and practical for daily use. “Starting the day with a vitamin C serum after cleansing is an excellent choice for antioxidant protection and skin brightening. However, it’s crucial to understand that vitamin C can increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight,” she said, explaining that is why applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen every single day is absolutely essential when using vitamin C in the morning.
“If you can’t commit to sunscreen every day (which you must), I recommend shifting vitamin C to your night routine instead,” she added.
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“Applying an ointment may help those who are acne-prone, but such medicated creams should only be used if advised by your dermatologist. Overuse can lead to irritation, especially if your skin isn’t acne-prone,” said Dr Puja.
When it comes to layering, she said that eye cream should always go before sunscreen. “Eye creams typically contain active ingredients that work best when applied directly to the skin. Once your treatments and eye cream are absorbed, finish with sunscreen, not just on your face, but on all areas of exposed skin, including your neck and ears,” she said. According to her, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2–3 hours when you’re outdoors, and it’s vital even on cloudy days or when you’re indoors near windows.
In conclusion, Dr Priya said that you should:
- Apply eye cream before sunscreen, so the actives are effective.
- Never skip sunscreen if you use vitamin C in the morning. If daily sunscreen isn’t possible, use vitamin C at night.
- Use medicated creams only under dermatological guidance.
With these points in mind, Rakul’s routine offers a strong foundation for healthy, glowing skin, provided you follow these essential precautions.
