My Overnight Ritual: Dr Rashmi Shetty

One of India’s most fêted dermatologists, Dr Rashmi Shetty is the poster child for her own practice with her glowing skin and perfect smile. Loved by celebrities including Shilpa Shetty and Yami Gautam, she is also author of the bestseller Age Erase: Your Ultimate Bible to Ageing Gracefully. For her, a good overnight ritual is of utmost importance. “I never miss it, no matter where I may be, even if I’m jet-lagged, tired, had too much to drink - I always prep my skin before I sleep.” Here’s a peek into her nightly routine:

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As soon as she gets back home, Dr Shetty removes her eye makeup with the Boots Eye Make Up Remover Pads. She then washes her face with the Lanopearl Ultra Smooth Cleansing Gel, which cleans without drying. 

“ I always prep my skin before I sleep.” 

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To pamper her skin overnight, she alternates between various things. Some nights she massages virgin coconut oil into her skin, then at other times she chooses a peptide serum like Dr Levy Intense Stem Cell Booster Serum. When her skin is feeling dull she goes for a 15-20% vitamin C skin product, or a skin lightening cream. And when her complexion is feeling dry she just puts on some Pond’s Cold Cream.

“I don’t like using retinol because my skin is very dry and sensitive.” 

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If she gets home by 7:30 she eats a full, wholesome south Indian meal with rice, curry and sides. But if she gets home later then she sticks to a salad and cooked vegetables. After dinner she sips a cup of green tea or hot water, mostly because she finds it warming and soothing. To disconnect from work she never looks at the phone when she gets back home.

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Just before bed, she brushes her hair and piles it on top of her head in a loose top knot so it doesn't brush her face. She also massages Extreme Care by Cebelia into her hands and feet to keep them supple and moist.

She never looks at the phone when she gets back home.

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Just before bed, she brushes her hair and piles it on top of her head in a loose top knot so it doesn't brush her face. She also massages Extreme Care by Cebelia into her hands and feet to keep them supple and moist.