“Skincare calms me down.”

As she makes news for her riveting performance in the movie, ‘A Thursday,’ actress Neha Dhupia continues to enthrall her fans with her beauty. We get her to spill her beauty secrets with us.

From playing it tough on the ‘Roadies’ to adding a realistic touch to her roles in movies such as ‘Tumhari Sulu,’ the versatile Neha Dhupia has created a niche for herself in Hindi Punjabi, Telugu and Malayalam film industries.

She was recently announced the brand ambassador for Dermalogica India. As a former beauty pageant winner and a current silver screen actress, her looks have always been a talking point. Through the years of her acting career and two pregnancies, Neha has continued to flaunt her flawless skin. We get her to reveal her beauty secret in an exclusive interview.

Tell us about your skincare routine, especially postpartum.

Every day, #myproskinroutine is to Cleanse + Exfoliate + Tone + Moisturise + SPF. I start with double cleansing -oil-based Dermalogica Precleanse, followed by Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. The next step for me is to exfoliate. My favourite is the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. I follow this up with the Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner, which is a gentle, moisturising toner that refreshes my skin through the day. Then, apply the Dermalogica Prisma Protect Spf 30 sunscreen. For optimum sun protection, I reapply sunscreen every two to three hours. In the PM,

I use the Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum.

Life changes dramatically during pregnancy and it’s important to keep an eye on the changes in your skin.

It’s been a vital part of my postpartum rehabilitation, which also involves indulging in a short skin and hair care pampering session. Skincare calms me down. While listening to music,

I enjoy spritzing Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner over my face to feel rejuvenated, or applying my favourite masque. The few minutes I spend on my skincare routine feels almost meditative. Self-care is a necessity for everyone, not a luxury. Whether it’s receiving some TLC, meditating or exercising, there’s something for everyone.

How has Dermalogica helped you with your daily skincare concerns?

Dermalogica has accompanied me on my healthy skin journey for over 15 years, through all the lights, camera, action and, most importantly, two kids! It has helped me get through my skincare woes for more than a decade now, and choosing one go-to product from the brand is extremely difficult. Even so, if I had to pick one, it would be the Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. It seals in moisture for lasting hydration, which is just what I need with my hectic schedule.

Why do you think technologically advanced skincare products are important for your skin?

Our skin is constantly changing, not only seasonally, but from one day to the next – in response to our climate, our diet, stress, age and a number of other factors, and utilising different products for each concern may not be feasible.

This is where technologically advanced skin care products come in. I highly recommend Dermalogica’s most advanced launch to date, Dermalogica Smart Response Serum, which micromanages skin concerns.

How do you feel about being the face of the brand?

I have been an ardent fan of Dermalogica for a long time now, and being the brand’s first ambassador in India feels serendipitous. It is a huge privilege for me to represent the brand as I stand for what it advocates, which is empowering men and women to achieve the healthiest version of their skin. PBHJ