Rhea: Anushka! After flying from Bangalore to Paris and back for a shoot, hitting the IPL pitch-side for Virat’s game, then producing your next Clean Slate Filmz project—you still look ethereal. Seriously, what is going on?
Anushka (playful): First, you’re too kind. But I promise, there’s no cosmic glow pill involved. It’s all kitchen-level magic: banana, neem, coconut oil—and, believe it or not, a shot of aloe vera and green tea empowerment.
Rhea: Banana? Are we making face masks or milkshakes here?
Anushka (chuckles): No smoothies, I swear! Mash a banana and use it as a cleanser—it’s gentle, soothing, and packed with vitamins A, B, C. Carried me through harsh arclights like a champ. Then, at night, coconut oil massage to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Rhea: I love how your routine feels real—no exotic elixirs. But there must be more.
Anushka: Definitely. Weekly, I rely on a neem-turmeric-curd mask—great detox, anti-acne properties, and it calms irritated skin after long shoots or makeup marathons . And aloe vera? I apply gel when my skin screams for hydration—sun damage, dehydration, all of it
bebeautiful.
Rhea: So we have banana cleanses, coconut oil massages, neem detox masks, and aloe hydration. Now you're cooking!
Anushka: There’s more—oil-pulling with coconut oil every morning. It’s Ayurvedic, fights toxins, and even helps with dental health . And green tea: I drink it, sometimes pat it on my face—it’s antioxidant-rich, boosts glow, curbs inflammation .
Rhea: You’ve got your own herbal apothecary at home. But humor me: which one is your go-to in a crisis?
Anushka (laughs): Crisis kit? Neem-turmeric-curd mask. One word: Zerodha shoot with crazy sun and pollution levels—my skin freaked out. Neem mask saved it within hours. I felt like I discovered a superpower.
Rhea: That’s amazing. But beyond skin—did you notice any emotional or social shifts after committing to this routine?
(Anushka breathes, softens.)
Anushka: Yes, absolutely. Before this routine, I struggled with anxiety around my appearance. On film sets or public events, I’d panic at the first breakout or dull patch—it felt like being judged. I was always reaching for dramatic makeup, heavy base, full contour just to feel “camera-ready.”
Rhea: That must’ve been exhausting.
Anushka: It was. And that anxiety leaked into my social life. I’d cancel small events if my skin wasn’t “perfect.” I remember once when we hosted a casual dinner at home—my skin looked dull that day and I literally sent texts: “I’m so sorry, girls, my skin’s not good—can we do photos later?” My friends laughed and said, “Anushka, your face is perfect, your laugh is perfect—just be here.” That wake-up call hit hard.
Rhea: That’s beautifully raw. How did your kitchen skincare change things?
Anushka: When I began this ritual—mashed banana cleanser, nightly coconut oil, weekly neem mask—it wasn’t just about fixing skin. It became my time. Those 10 minutes of self-care anchored me amid production chaos, IPL madness, and brand shoots. I started looking less for filters, more for presence.
Rhea: That sounds like self-care turned into self-love.
Anushka: Exactly. One afternoon on a film set—I had a neem mask on, icing my forehead in the vanity van, and overheard my makeup artist whisper, “She looks calm, natural… and beautiful.” And I realized: I wasn’t hiding. I was revealing me, in my most peaceful state.
Rhea: And what happened socially?
Anushka: I began going to events with minimal makeup—just moisturizer, some bold brows, tinted balm—and people started saying, “Your skin looks amazing! What’s your routine?” I’d explain the banana + neem ritual, and suddenly I had conversations not about “who wore what,” but about wellness—real, honest wellness. My inner circle welcomed it too: the group spas, girls’ brunches, even Virat started asking for neem mask ingredients!
Rhea: That’s incredible. So this isn’t about being “camera-ready”—it’s about being life-ready.
Anushka: Exactly. That shift taught me that glow without filters is empowering. I sleep with peace of mind, knowing I've done my part—not hide behind makeup or anxious perfectionism. It healed more than skin—it healed my relationship with myself.
Rhea: That’s the most inspiring part of this chat. Before we wrap—what’s your daily maintenance now?
Anushka: Morning: gentle banana cleanse or aloe gel, moisturizer, double sunscreen (yes, I reapply around midday!) . Green tea or elderflower water to hydrate internally
. Coconut oil pulling.
Night: remove makeup, gentle cream-based cleanser, coconut oil massage & moisturizer. Once a week, indulge in the neem-turmeric-curd mask. And if my skin’s irritated, aloe + green tea toner.
📝 Anushka Sharma’s Complete Glow Routine
Time Ingredients & Actions
Morning Mashed-banana or aloe cleanser • Moisturizer + double sunscreen • Oil-pulling • Green tea/elderflower
Night Cleanser • Coconut oil massage • Moisturizer
Weekly ritual Neem-turmeric-curd mask
Extra care Aloe gel for hydration • Green tea toner for inflammation
🌱 The Emotional Transformation
From anxious cover-ups and canceled plans to sincere self-confidence
Replaced filters with authentic presence—on screen, at social events, and in motherhood
Built a ritual of peace, not just polish—centered around self-care, not perfection
Found unexpected connection and conversation about healthy living with friends and fans
Rhea: Thank you, Anushka. Knowing this is about glow and growth—and not just glow for the camera—means so much.
Anushka (smiles): Thank you, Rhea. If one mashed banana or neem mask can unlock someone’s confidence, or stop them from hiding—then I’ll keep talking, in kitchen and in theaters alike.
🔥 Ready for your own glow journey? Tonight: peel a banana, grab some neem, drizzle coconut oil—and remember: it’s not just skincare. It’s reclaiming presence—in your skin, in your life.