Deepika Padukone shares what self-care means for her; reveals go-to skincare mantra

“When I think of self-care, I think of acts that help me feel centered and recharged. Anything that makes me feel any of those emotions, whether it’s going for a swim, pottering around the home, or meeting friends, to me is an act of self-care,” Deepika wrote in a blog for her skincare brand, 82°E.

She shared that she has learned an important lesson over the years, which is that she must practice these acts of self-care without any guilt attached to them.

Deepika emphasised her belief that practicing skincare is self-care, which you can exercise by employing a “skincare routine mindfully, with intention and without guilt, whether it is for 30 seconds or 30 minutes.”

Talking about her go-to skincare mantra, Deepika credits it to her mom, saying she was heavily influenced by her mother growing up, like every young girl. “Watching my mother practice her ‘less is more’ skincare routine rubbed off on me too and continues to be my go-to skincare routine,” she said.

 

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The actor revealed she practices “Cleanse, Hydrate and Protect” skincare routine, which involves cleansing her skin properly, following up with hydration and protection. She disclosed that this routine could only be developed once she became a part of the modelling industry in her early twenties.

“I was a professional badminton player until the age of 16. During these formative years, I had no real understanding of skincare or good practices for my skin health. All I did was wash my face with water. No cleansing. No hydrating. And definitely no sunscreen,” Deepika said.

She added that her “Cleanse, Hydrate and Protect” skincare routine has been the most simple yet effective routine she has practiced. And for anything more complex than that, she has sought the advice of a dermatologist, whenever needed.

Deepika has long been a champion of taking care of your body and mind, whether that was being one of the first big-time celebrities to talk about mental health or launching her own skincare brand.

Every year, July 24 is marked as International Self-Care Day. The reason why this date was chosen is because the format of it looks like 24/7, which denotes that self-care should be performed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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