Nimrat shares her beauty secret

Nimrat Kaur of The Lunchbox fame is known for her versatile beauty and earthy sex appeal. She talks about her favourite beauty products.

Nature inspired

As cliché as it sounds, I have almost always felt beautiful when I've been a part of something joyful. I think if you are happy from within, your face exudes a natural radiance. Another thing that works for me is the climate… if the weather is beautiful, if there’s a little nip in the air or maybe some rain, I feel pretty.

Beauty ritual

I start and end my day with Dr Dinyar Boxwalla's products. I have been going to him for facials for years now—he is just brilliant. Both my day and night regimens include his cleanser, face wash and an almond cream mixed with a Vitamin E capsule. I always go to bed with clean skin—this is one rule I follow strictly no matter where I am or how tired I may be.

Hair regimen

I've never been one to use too many products on my hair, but because I've coloured it for the first time ever (for a movie role) I've been taking extra-special care. I use the Kerastase Elixir K Ultime Oléo Complexe range of shampoo, conditioner and serum recommended by my hairstylist Kanta Motwani. It works fabulously for my hair. I also go for hair spas regularly.

Home recipe

I have dry skin, so I massage my skin with fresh malai every once in a while. For my hair, I swear by my mum's special oil—it has 16 ingredients, including fenugreek seeds and amla. This oil has kept my tresses healthy despite the pollution in the city.

Get-glam tip

Mascara, mascara and more mascara! You could have the best make-up on, but if your lashes are not dramatic I feel your look just falls flat. I personally like the L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes—they instantly perk up my face.