- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Celebrating Karwa Chauth 2025, women across India have geared up for this spiritual day of love, devotion and beauty. From vibrant outfits to intricate mehndi designs and radiant makeup, every detail plays a role in creating that festive glow. However, heavy makeup, long fasting hours and late-night rituals can take a toll on the skin, often resulting in breakouts, dullness and irritation. To ensure the skin stays healthy and glowing even after the festivities, it is important to emphasise on adopting the right skincare routine before and after makeup application.
It is essential to highlight that festive skincare is more than just cleansing or moisturising; it’s about understanding your skin’s needs during the celebratory rush. With the weather transitioning and the use of long-lasting makeup products, skin can become prone to acne or sensitivity. To maintain a fresh, flawless look, it is recommended to gently exfoliate, use hydration-rich ingredients and oil-free cosmetics suited to each skin type. In conversation with The Daily Jagran, Dr. Khushboo Jha, MBBS, MD, Chief Dermatologist Consultant Metro Hospital and Founder of One Skin Clinic, shares skincare tips for flawless, acne-free skin after Karwa Chauth 2025 makeup.
Skincare Tips For Acne-Free Skin After Karwa Chauth
Smart Face Prep Before Makeup - A clean skin base is the key feature for long-lasting and skin-friendly makeup. Dr. Khushboo Jha states, “Always opt for a gentle face cleanser before using anything on your face.” The use of a lightweight and non-comedogenic moisturiser along with a primer with matte-finish to create a strong barrier between skin and makeup. This helps to minimise the exposure of products to the skin’s pores.
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Right Skin Formulas - Individuals with sensitive skin type and acne-prone skin should skip the usage of heavy foundations or waterproof products. Choose breathable and non-comedogenic formulations. Powder-based blush or highlighter is also less likely to trigger breakouts than liquid formulas. And don’t forget to clean your brushes; they can be breeding grounds for bacteria if neglected.
Karwa Chauth Skincare Tips For Acne-Free Skin (Image Credits: Canva)
Makeup Removal Is Non-Negotiable - If you want dull skin, then you can sleep with makeup on, but if you want a glowing skin, always remove makeup before sleeping. Dr. Khushboo Jha mentions, “Use micellar water or an oil-based cleanser to melt away makeup products. Then use a gentle foam-based cleanser.” If your skin feels inflamed post-makeup, apply an aloe vera gel or a calming moisturiser with ceramides or niacinamide to restore balance.
Skin Needs A Post-Festive Detox - The next morning, keep it simple. Skip makeup, hydrate, and let your skin breathe. You can apply a mild exfoliating toner or a clay mask the following day to clear any buildup from the night before.
Festival makeup shouldn’t leave your skin with breakouts. Be mindful of prepping your skin well before makeup, maintain adequate hydration and proper makeup removal to keep the skin glowing and radiant on Karwa Chauth.