Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Star Parakh Madan Opens Up on Beauty, Monsoon Skincare and Social Media Filters

For actor Parakh Madan, currently seen in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, beauty has never been about achieving a poreless, filter-perfect look. In an industry that places a premium on appearance, she says her own approach has stayed rooted in something simpler: staying healthy, staying balanced, and staying real.

Speaking about how she manages her skin through the sticky monsoon months, Madan says the trick is keeping skin hydrated without tipping into greasiness. "High humidity can suffocate your skin and make it pale and greasy. To combat this, I use water-based moisturisers with hyaluronic acid and a mattifying sunscreen to keep my skin hydrated without making it look oily," she explains.

That hydration, she adds, isn't just about what goes on the skin but what goes into the body. "Hydration is the key to healthy skin. I make sure I drink enough water every day, and I never skip sunscreen, even when I'm indoors," she says.

Madan doesn't pick sides in the debate between dermatologist-backed products and grandmother-approved home remedies - she uses both. "Professional products offer targeted science, while homemade remedies provide gentle, time-tested nourishment," she notes. After long, tiring shoot days, her routine keeps things simple: a double cleanse, followed by a toner and a soothing gel-based moisturiser. Once a week, she reaches for a homemade face pack of yoghurt, honey and turmeric.

But for Madan, skincare is really just the surface of a much bigger idea. She's firm that beauty can't be reduced to appearance alone. "Beauty is a reflection of vibrant inner health. When your body is nourished, your mind is at peace, and your spirit is cared for, a natural radiance happens that no amount of makeup or styling can replicate. It's an energy you project," she says.

That belief extends into her concerns about social media's impact on how young people see themselves. Madan is candid about the damage she thinks beauty filters can do. "When you can erase every pore or change your features with one swipe, you aren't just editing a picture - you're distorting your relationship with reality," she says.

Her message to anyone caught in that cycle is straightforward: stop outsourcing self-worth to an app. "Our value lies in our health, our energy and our authenticity, not in matching a flawless screen illusion. Don't let an algorithm designed to keep you hooked and insecure decide your self-worth," Madan says.