Television actress Hina Khan aka Akshara Singhania of STAR Plus’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai believes that a basic but regular skin care regime is enough for a beautiful skin Here she reveals some of her beauty secrets…


Says Akshara, “I feel that whatever we eat shows on our face. Our face is the mirror of our internal system. I drink lots of water, at least 12 glasses a day. It helps me clear my system, which reflects on my skin. I also drink coconut water twice a day. A bowl of curd is also a must. I also have one amla a day to detoxify my system and retain the glow on my face. I eat both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, but I don't overeat. Moderation is the key to a healthy body and when you have healthy body automatically there is a glow on your skin.”

She adds, “I go to a spa for a clean-up every 15 days and for a full body treatment once a month. But I don't believe in excessive artificial treatments. I prefer home remedies like applying fresh tomato face pack, as it refreshes my skin. I also put malai on my face sometimes, and also take steam to soften my skin. A mixture of dried orange rind and milk is great for exfoliating the skin. I also use milk and rosewater on my skin to keep it supple.”

My face care: I wash my face daily in the morning with rose water. In the evenings, I get rid of the make-up with a dose of coconut oil. Thereafter, I wash my face and apply some Lacto calamine lotion. I never wash my face with soap, instead I use a face wash. Other than on the sets, I hardly wear any make-up. I use a good moisturizer that suits my skin type. I believe that keeping your skin clean and eating right are the only two fundas that work well.

Hair Care: I oil my hair once a week with olive oil. A fortnightly hair spa treatment and an egg-curd home-conditioning regime is my routine. I get my hair trimmed every two months to avoid split ends. To add shine to my hair, I squeeze one lemon in a bucketful of water and wash my hair with it after shampooing.