How To Prepare Your Skin For Navratri & Durga Puja

Navrati’s almost here and we just can’t keep calm! Okay... Breathe! 

One has to admit that with Garba, Dandiya and other big events not happening this year (damn you, pandemic!), Navratri or even Durga Puja, is not going to be the same outdoorsy, glitzy spectacle that we know it to be. But are we gonna let that dampen our festive spirits? No way!

As we block our calendars for 9 days of non-stop Navratri Masti or 10 days of Durga Puja Hoyi Hoyi (a loose term for merry-making in Bengali), our skin needs some prepping. Why? 

Let’s put it this way. If the Devil wears Prada, what does a Diva wear on Durga Puja!? :D

Well! She’ll be in all her finery, wearing lovely sarees, gleaming jewelry and… Makeup! Maybe, even lots of it. So, step up and prep up! 

While worshipping all divine forms of Goddess Durga, don’t forget to follow a skincare routine that will bring out the beauty goddess in you.

Here’s What Your Pre-Makeup Skincare Routine Should Look Like!  Exclusive Tips For Glowing Skin!

1. Exciting Festivities Call For An Exfoliating Face Wash

 Before you jhoom barabar jhoom this festival season, you gotta first bloom! 

When the Dermdoc Exfoliating Foaming Face Wash caresses your skin with the gentle touch of Glycolic Acid, it gets rid of oil, dirt and impurities that threaten to clog your pores and ruin your day. What’s super-cool is that it also lightens blemishes to give you a divine glow, even before you layer on makeup. 

2. A Chandan Face Mask Can Give You The Chamak You Need 

Sun burns, tan lines, or any skin inflammation stealing your glow before the show!? Got some Chandan at home, by any chance? No? 

Not to worry. The Vayam Haldi Chandan Soothing Face Mask is a 100% Pure, Ayurvedic concoction blessed with the brightening properties of Chandan, Turmeric and Sandalwood. This one can give the best homemade face packs stiff competition.

3. Tell You What! Toners Rock!  

Let your skin absorb the tenderness of the Good Vibes Green Tea Glow Toner before you turn to your makeup set. A spritz of refreshing ingredients like Cucumber and Aloe Vera will hydrate and gently prep your skin for the last step in this routine.

4. Spread Your Light, Sistah! Moisturize! 

Before you ask, you’ve gotta moisturize! We suggest you keep it light, since October’s generally a hot month and a heavy moisturizer might make your skin super-oily, or worse, a celebratory ground for acne-causing bacteria. The Ponds Super Light Gel Moisturizer is light, hydrating and a non-sticky glow giver.

Good-To-Know Skincare Tips For A Fab Festive Glow

1. Be Armed with a Good Makeup Remover  

There should be no traces of makeup on your face before you call it a night. We know that festivals can be hella hectic, but not cleansing your face properly could mean clogged pores and damaged skin. Cleanse, remove stubborn makeup and refresh your face with the stellar Stay Quirky Take it Off Me Misceller Water. 

2. Make Sure Your Day Ends with a Thorough Cleanse! 

Whether you’re fasting (that’s how Navratri is observed) or feasting (Durga puja is another name of ‘Pet Puja’ for Bongs), a change in diet can spike a few breakouts. Opting for a good, gentle cleanser helps balance pH levels and keeps skin fresh and clean throughout. The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser cleans and softens skin so that you look perfectly pujo-ready.

3. Glow Like The Ultimate ‘Devi’ After A Skin Detox! 

Just like Durga conquers Mahishasur, conquer all your skincare woes before the big fest! After all, Navratri is a celebration of good over evil and the triumph of divine, feminine energy. So, show ‘em what you got and defeat the demons of ‘dullness’ this year! Stay fierce and shine bright.  

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