Malaika Arora is once again showing fans that her fitness and skincare discipline don't take a night off. The actress recently posted a video on Instagram walking through the exact steps she follows before going to bed, revealing why her skin barely shows any sign of aging even as she stays firmly in the spotlight.
A Longer Ritual After Dark
In the video, Malaika explained that her nighttime skincare regimen actually takes more time and steps than whatever she does during the day. According to her, the extra time at night is intentional, since skin naturally repairs itself while sleeping, so she uses that window to give her face deeper care. She wrapped up the video by wishing her followers goodnight after walking through every step in sequence.
Removing the Day's Makeup First
The routine begins with taking off her makeup completely. Malaika believes that leaving makeup on the skin overnight undoes any benefit from products applied later, so cleaning it thoroughly is the non-negotiable first step. She reaches for a cleansing balm, which helps dissolve makeup along with any other residue that has built up on the skin through the day.
A Two-Step Cleanse
After the cleansing balm, Malaika wipes her face using a washcloth soaked in lukewarm water. She then follows it up with a regular face cleanser, effectively double cleansing her skin, once to break down makeup and impurities, and a second time to clean the skin surface itself.
Hydration Comes Next
Once her face is clean, Malaika turns her attention to hydration. She starts by spritzing a face mist, followed by a hyaluronic acid based product to lock in moisture. She also uses a peptide serum, which she described as one of her favourite parts of her current skincare routine.
Night Serum and Eye Cream
Next in line is a night serum, an oil-based formula that Malaika said she is now using for the third time, having already finished two earlier bottles. After the serum, she applies an eye cream around her eyes to target that delicate area separately.
Extra Care for Dry Patches
Malaika mentioned that her skin was feeling a little dry on this particular night, so she added a few extra drops of a hydrating product. She also shared a small trick: whenever leftover product remains on the hands after applying it to the face, she rubs that residue into her hands instead of wasting it, since hand skin needs care too.
Ending With a Lip Balm
The routine closes with a lip balm applied right before bed. Once every step is done, Malaika signs off her video wishing her followers goodnight, treating the whole sequence as her nightly wind down.
