Navratri Skin Care Tips for Glowing Skin

This Navratri, as devotional music fills the air, the rhythms of garba and raas, and the scent of incense linger through Durga Puja pandals, let your skincare and self-care rituals echo the same spirit—joyful, intentional, and rooted in ancient culture.

The festive season brings late nights, rich food, and the onset of winter. This can leave your skin feeling dull and dry. And just as we prepare our homes and hearts for the celebrations, our skin, too, deserves thoughtful care.

Read this blog as a sacred scripture on skincare and beauty, whisperings of ancestral wisdom on Navratri skin care, and prepare your skin for the colder months ahead.

( Tip: Follow the descriptions to choose products suited to your skin type. Perform a patch test for any product to avoid irritation or unexpected reactions.)

Cleansing: The Sacred First Step in Your Navratri Skin Care Journey

The only proper way to begin your ritual is with the most refreshing of nature’s gifts: water. A few splashes of fresh, cool water are what the skin yearns for the most.

Cleansing is the foundation of your Navratri skincare ritual—a vital act that prepares your skin for the nourishment that follows.

Take a few drops of the facewash in your palm, mix with water, and gently massage across your face in slow, circular motions. Let the creamy lather envelop your face like a silken veil. After 1–2 minutes, rinse with cool water and pat dry.

Pick the Cleansing Facewash Your Skin Type Calls For-

• Indian Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and more)-

Best For: Oily and acne-prone skin to help control excess oil and breakouts

• Banana and Rice-

Best For: Dry skin and dark spots, offering mild exfoliation with hydration

• Red Sandalwood and Saffron-

Best For: Dull or mature skin in need of brightness and rejuvenation

Now, your cleansed skin awaits the toner-serum duo. Together, they address your skin’s unique needs and provide the deep nourishment needed for developing smooth and healthy skin.

The Soul of Your Navratri Skincare- Toner-Serum Combo

For the perfect festive glow, layer toner and serum right after cleansing -an unmissable Navratri beauty tip!

Fried, oily, and heavy festive meals, paired with the shift to cooler weather, can leave your skin feeling oily, dull, or irritated. So a pH-balancing toner helps detox, calm, and restore your skin’s natural glow.

Dab the toner onto your skin with a cotton pad and massage it evenly across your face for 30-60 seconds. Allow it to cool and refresh your skin, preparing it for the nourishing serum that follows.

Toner Mists Based on Skin Types-

• Cinnamon & Mango Toner Mist (mango leaves, neem leaves, cinnamon sticks)-

Best For: Dry skin prone to moisture loss, as well as oily or acne-prone skin needing clarity

• Rose Toner (rose, vetiver, tulasi)-

Best For: Dry as well as normal skin, and the skin type that occasionally experiences dryness.

We call our face serums elixirs because they’re nothing short of magical! Their healing ability is essential not just for a holistic Navratri skin care ritual, but for everyday nourishment. With active botanicals that dive deeper than surface-level hydration, serums or facial oils target specific concerns such as dullness, pigmentation, acne, or early signs of ageing to restore balance and radiance

Apply 2–3 drops on your cleansed face, gently massaging it in upward strokes. Use daily, in the morning or as part of your bedtime ritual.

Serum Elixir For Every Skin Type-

• Kumkumadi (Saffron, Almond Oil, Cow Milk, 32 herb extracts)-

Best for: Hyperpigmentation, acne, uneven skin tone, and reversing sun damage

• Hand-Pounded Spices (Green Tea Extract, Camphor, Niacinamide)-

Best for: Active acne, acne scars, and stubborn breakouts

(Tip: For wiping off the layers of festive makeup filled with harsh chemicals, turn to these old-school skincare rituals—cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturiser.)

Navratri Beauty Tips: Don't Skip Moisturiser & Lip Care

Last but not least, your Navratri skincare regime will be incomplete without the face moisturiser and a nourishing lip balm. A good moisturiser restores balance and elasticity, while lip balm ensures the delicate skin on your lips remains smooth, soft, and protected.

Apply a small amount of moisturiser to your face and neck. Gently massage it in, allowing your skin to absorb the nourishing richness.

Pick the Moisturiser and Lip Balm That Suits You -

• Assorted Indian Spices- (cinnamon, cardamom, clove, grape seed oil, camphor, ascorbic acid)

Best for:Oily and acne-prone skin; controls excess sebum, soothes irritation, and fights breakouts

• Arrack of Rice & Bananas -

Best for: All skin types; lightens and brightens while keeping skin hydrated for long hours

• Red Sandalwood & Saffron -

Best for: Dry or mature skin; helps reduce pigmentation, scars, fine lines, and uneven tone

• Lip Balm with Sweet Orange & Beetroot Extract -

Best for: All lip-skin types, dryness, chapped skin, and naturally soft lips.

Royal Bath Rituals for your Navratri Skin Care Routine-

Imagine the privilege of a skilled masseur’s touch—waking your body with gentle energy each morning and easing away tension as your day ends. Our bath salts offer a similar delight. Embrace these salts in your bathing ritual twice a day as a part of your Navratri skin care.

Add 2 scoops of salt to a mug of warm water, let it dissolve, and use it as a final rinse after your shower.

• Night Salt & Activating Day Salt (pink salt, coconut oil, essential oils blend, lavender extract)-

Feel: Relaxing and aromatic.

Best for: Reduces inflammation and relieves itching or dryness while maintaining hydration.

As the refreshing cleanser follows the toner and serum, and the moisturiser seals the ritual, you’ll drift into a dream—one where you're a royal princess from an ancient Indian kingdom, pampered by loving grandmothers who cared not just for your fleeting joy, but for your skin's long-term well-being!

For that extra touch of indulgence, expand your Navratri skin care ritual with complementary treatments like eye masks, face masks, and body scrubs.

And above all, perhaps the most cherished Navratri beauty tip passed down through generations is this: Don't treat these rituals as mere skincare. These are essential moments of solitude and self-love!

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FAQs

What are the best Navratri skin care rituals for glowing skin?

The best Navratri skin care includes cleansing, toner-serum duo, moisturisers and lip balms. Bath salts and scrubs for added radiance and exfoliation. A holistic routine with every product is the key to healthy, glowing skin throughout Navratri festivities!

What are the best natural skincare ingredients to include in festival skin care rituals?

Red sandalwood, saffron, vetiver, rose, banana, rice, sweet orange, beetroot, and hand-pounded Indian spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are among the finest traditional ingredients known for achieving glowing skin. Find all of these and more in the formulations by Old School Rituals!

How often should I use moisturiser for long-lasting hydration?

Twice a day. In the morning to lock in hydration and create a barrier against pollutants, and before bed to replenish lost moisture.