Pujo! Sigh, it’s not just an event, it’s a feeling of utter excitement, energy, beauty and celebration. Every Bengali awaits this time of the year probably more than their birthdays or anniversaries. Pujo shopping starts about a month in advance and diet plans are all set so you can look your best in the fanciest of outfits. Here’s adding to your prep, some of the holy grail products that we swear by to bring out your ultimate ‘Dugga’ glow.
1. Start with your cleansing rituals
About a couple of weeks before Pujo, you can get into weekend rituals of body scrubbing, gentle washing and hair cleansing. Use ingredients that you know are good for you, trying out new things could get a bit risky. Keep in mind the weather condition leading up to the winter months. We recommend deep cleansing elements like ayurvedic cleansers, glycerin-based shower gels and coffee.
Nykaa recommends: Mamaearth Ubtan Body Scrub with Turmeric & Saffron, Pears Naturale Detoxifying Aloevera Bodywash, MCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Scalp Scrub For Dandruff Control & Scalp Exfoliation
2. Treat your skin to some deep hydration
Two words for you. Sheet masks. These deep hydrating sheets soaked in serums will rejuvenate and nourish your face to give your skin a boost of hydration. Treat yourself to a few pamper sessions once or twice every week till Pujo and flaunt your stunning radiance. You could try brightening and skin-lifting ingredients like vitamin C, pearls, avocados, and seaweed.
Nykaa recommends: TONYMOLY I'M Seaweeds Mask Sheet, Nykaa Skin Secrets Pearl + Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask, Innisfree Skin Clinic Sheet Mask - Vita C
3. Your hair needs more care
We truly believe that styling is much easier on healthy hair. So, maintain a regular nourishing regime for your hair with hydrating and caring ingredients. Use products that will add to your daily routine like hair masks, hair mists, leave-in conditioners and serums. Ditch heating devices and let your natural hair do the magic. Psst, don’t forget to add some fresh flowers to your look for Pujo.
Nykaa recommends: Plum Olive & Macadamia Mega Moisturizing Hair Mask, Kiehl's Damage Repairing & Rehydrating Leave-In Treatment, Mamaearth Rice Wonder Water Hair Serum
4. Begin a night routine if you don’t follow one already
Products that work hard overnight are the ones worth investing in. You can fall asleep with dry, dull skin and wake up to refreshed, plump, and soft skin with the help of sleeping masks, night repair serums and overnight face oils. You can use them every night and wake up to fabulous, Pushpanjali-ready skin.
Nykaa recommends: Dot & Key Glow - C Sleep Mask Vitamin C Overnight Radiance Recovery, Nykaa Skin Potion Overnight Repair Facial Oil, The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum In Oil
5. Take extra care of everything beyond your face and hair
With Pujo comes the various beauty rituals like adorning Alta on your hands and feet, matching your lip colour with your teep (bindi) and wearing deep kohl on your eyes. So, try and build the perfect canvas for these traditions with products like moisturizing masks for your hands and feet, undereye creams, lip scrubs and underarm formulas.
Nykaa recommends: The Face Shop Smile Foot Peeling Mask, The Moms Co. Natural Vita Rich Under Eye Cream, Bare Body Essentials Under Arm Scrub
